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Liqua Tan with Salt and Pre-Tan#110 Pickle Method
Liqua Tan is a blend of specially developed oils and tanning agents for the tanning of animal skins. Can be used for hair-on or hair-off tanning. Will produce a supple tan with good stretch longevity, and minimal shrinkage. Once dried into the skin. Liqua Tan cannot be washed out, thus making it most suitable for taxidermy tanning.
Supplemental Instructions and Optional Methods:
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Remove as much flesh and membrane from the raw skin as possible. Turn lips, nostrils and ears on capes. Do not leave the skin in a raw state for any longer than necessary.
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Salt the flesh side of the skin with the fine grain, non-iodized salt. Use plenty of salt. Never use rock salt or reuse old salt.
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After 24 hours shake off slat and re-salt for another 24 hours. If the dry salting step is to be eliminated the fresh or frozen skin can be placed in a salt solution of 1/8 ounce of Skin Prep NBU and two pounds of salt per gallon of water for 3 hours then to step 4. (See Opton#1).
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For salted skins mix one pound of salt and 3 ounces Pre-Tan #110 to each gallon of hot water and let cool. (See Tip #3).
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Place skin in the step 4 solution for at least 3 hours, or until re-hydrated. Do not leave the skin in the solution any longer than necessary (maximum 12 hours).
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Remove the skin, drain, and shave as thin and evenly as possible. (See Tip #4).
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Degrease the skin if necessary, especially skins such as Beaver, Bear, Coyote or Raccoon. (See Tip #5).
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After the skin is completely shaved and degreased rinse out the salt with several clear water rinses. (The first rinse should be lukewarm water. The second rinse should include Skin Prep NBU. Dry the skin with towels until most of the moisture is removed from the hair and the skin is in a damp-dry state or hang for 2 to 3 hours. Skins absorb the tan better in a damp-dry state. (See Tip #6).
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Lay the skin out, flesh side up, and apply an even layer of Liqua Tan. Use a paint brush, or work in by hand, wearing rubber gloves. Liqua Tan works best if warmed slightly and is applied at room temperature. After several hours, work in any excess Liqua Tan. Then follow either step #10 or step #10A depending upon desired method.
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Hang the skin up where all areas are exposed to air circulation. Periodically stretch the skin to make sure it dries evenly. For additional softness Liqua Soft or Tanning Oil #1 may be used 12 to 18 hours after the tan is applied. You may mount, freeze, or let the skin dry for at least five days before rehydrating. (See Option #2 and Tips #7 and #8).
10A: Quick Mounting Method: The skin can also be mounted after the Liqua Tan has soaked in for eight hours (preferably overnight). It is important with this method that all salt is rinsed out. This quick mounting method is recommended when thorough fleshing is not possible. The skin can also be kept frozen, until ready for mounting, after the Liqua Tan has soaked in for at least four hours.
Caution:
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Note: Van Dyke's Taxidermy Supply Co. offers these instructions in an advisory capacity and assumes no liability. Such information is the same as used in our own successful experiments, and since we have no control over the environment or the materials upon which our products or instructions will be used, no success is guaranteed. Trial must be performed to account for individual circumstances. In all suggestions, we recommend reading the formulas that have been provided for your evaluation. These are proven formulas that you may find beneficial, from the experience of other tanners.
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