Tanning Hides

[bdurrett]

Can anyone tell me where you can pick up alum at?

[kcbrown]

Amy grocery that has food canning supplies should have it. You might have to get out in the country some to find it.

[bdurrett]

I am out in the country but i was told it was different from the canning kind.
We tanned skins when I was a kid but I haven't done any since. My son-in-law wants to start doing them this year and I can't remember much.

[C.L.Button]

Just out of curiousity have you tried a Google Search for Ky ?

OR,,,

Have you called a local Taxidermist to see if they can tell you ?

[bdurrett]

i am going to call the local monday. i told him to go ahead and freeze till i can find it.

thanks,

[markm]

Search Results for alum

[bdurrett]

Thanks, I tried calling Bass Pro shop in Clarksville and they said they didn't carry anything and figured cabelas didn't either. Sure appreciate it.

[C.L.Button]

Originally Posted by bdurrett

Thanks, I tried calling Bass Pro shop in Clarksville and they said they didn't carry anything and figured cabelas didn't either. Sure appreciate it.

Probably because it is considered a "Hazardous Chemical" ?

[bdurrett]

Probably...
I got with the local taxidermy guy and he gave me the MCKenzie Taxidermy supply webpage they pretty much have anything. FYI, he also said the early season hides were harder to do because of the hair length.
This being the first my son in law is trying it is a learning process for him anyway.

Thanks to all for the help