Home Tanning Beaver Tails Day 7 I scraped and scrubbed off the last of the debris (membrane?) that was left after pealing off the scale layer yesterday. I suspect it would have been easier if I'd left the tails in the lime solution for an extra day or two. It's also been suggested that the lime bath loses potency over time and refreshing the solution would yield faster results. I guess there is some more experimenting to do next time! When you dispose of the lime bath, don't pour it down your dr

Home Tanning Beaver Tails - Day 24 Third day in the larger tea bath. Just a quick look, then back in the tea. Once this series is finished, I'll compile the videos into one and post it on my YouTube channel youtube.com/@darlingleatherandfur - subscribe so you don't miss it! | Darling Leather And Fur

Home Tanning Beaver Tails - Day 23 Second day in the larger tea bath. *Note from the future - don't boil the tea bags, instead pour hot water over them. Boiling results in a cloudy tea that may reduce tannin absorption. To check tanning progress, snip off a small piece near the edge. It should be a solid brown color all the way through the cross section. The thick side of the tails still has a ways to go! Once this series is finished, I'll compile the videos into one and post it on my YouTube ch