The reason why I asked the question is because my SAE project is tanning hides for AG Science and it would be fun to mount them!! Ya where I come from taxidermy in California is so expensive!!! A European antler mount is $200+, and a hide mount is close to $150+. But I think I made a solution for tanning hides, please if anyone thinks of something better please comment.
1.flesh hide really really really good!!!!!
2.rub non iodized salt in supper good
3.shake out salt, and check for any flesh I missed
4.odor killer solution, put in 5 gallon bucket of water, agitate for 3 min., rinse in water,dry good
5.hide degreaser, put in 5 gallon bucket of water,agitate 3 minutes, rinse in water, dry really good
6.apply tanning cream, put in garbage bag for 1 day not in sun.
7.take out of bag, dap left over cream with towel, and then put on softening oil, and let it sit
8.rub it on something for a long long time to make it really soft
9. if I want to I can wash it again but with dawn detergent.
What do you guys think? please if anyone wants to correct please do.