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Author Topic: Soft tanning a snake skin  (Read 501 times)

Offline Medic85

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Soft tanning a snake skin
« on: September 20, 2014, 07:05:00 PM »
Hey guys not sure if this is the place to post this but does anyone have a good recipe for a snake tan solution.  They have apparently quit making the Rep Tan solution and I have some hides I'd like to soft tan.  Any input is appreciated.

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Re: Soft tanning a snake skin
« Reply #1 on: September 20, 2014, 11:47:00 PM »
I think you can use anti freeze (ethylene Glycol) (sp) but I am not sure how you do it.  Might do a search on here to find some info....
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Re: Soft tanning a snake skin
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2014, 12:11:00 AM »

Offline southernwoody

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Re: Soft tanning a snake skin
« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2014, 08:35:00 AM »
50% denatured alcohol 50% humco glycerin. Tack the skin out on a board and remove ALL the fleshy tissue. Then paint the skin thoroughly 3 times a day for a week. You will have a soft and flexible skin but won't stick to any glues.
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Offline Bobby Urban

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Re: Soft tanning a snake skin
« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2014, 07:06:00 PM »
this may sound gross but you can tan a snake skin with your own urine.  The uric acid does the job.  Goggle it.

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Re: Soft tanning a snake skin
« Reply #5 on: September 21, 2014, 11:31:00 PM »
Urine is probably one of the oldest tanning methods.
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Offline Medic85

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Re: Soft tanning a snake skin
« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2014, 04:37:00 AM »
Thanks for the responses guys.

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