Dried Badger, how do I get the leather soft again

[Cottonwood]

Several years ago, a buddy of mine in Texas sent me a whole badger pelt that was complete instead of split.  It was very flat and dry, but I have run several things down to try and get the stifness out of it, because I would love to either slide this over an existing quiver or make it into a nice quiver.

Should I split it up the belly, and then wrap my existing back quiver with it.

Is there a way to soften the dried hyde of the badger, with out damaging the fur?

[bigbadjon]

The only way I know to soften a hide is to work it with your hands until you break the stiffness.

[Cottonwood]

I was working in like you said, and got the badger to slide over my quiver.

 

What do you think?

[wbyrd]

I think that looks pretty awesome.

[Cottonwood]

With the head left on, its pretty long.  I was thinking about trimming that off, but haven't decided on that yet.

[gudspelr]

That looks pretty darned good to me-I like it with the head (i.m.h.o.).  Good job


Jeremy

[KHALVERSON]

me likeee a lot

[owlbait]

That head gives it character. Dude, ya gotta leave it!  

[Cottonwood]

Okay, you all won me over, the head stays.