Hide care questions?

mtelkhntr78

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I have tanned hide from a bull elk I shot a few years ago. I have a few questions about it.

First the hide has a pretty stong "tannery" smell. I thought it might go away after a while but its still there. Is there a way I can get rid of the smell or deminish it?

Second question is how should I store it?

Last question is what can I do to maintain it? Is there some kind of oil or preservative I can put on the leather to keep it supple?


Thanks in advance!!
 
Good questions,but the situation sounds suspicious.I had an elk hide tanned w/hair about twenty years ago,it never smelled and has remained supple ever since.I have never done anything with it,.....except use it as a blanket at elk camp.
 

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