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Fluffing up tanned fur #8611397
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Thanks for looking! I have several boxes of miscellaneous tanned fur (from Moyles) that I have stockpiled over the years. Needless to say, the fur is not looking great from being squished in a box. I'm planning to offer some of them for sale at an upcoming primitive rendezvous...any suggestions on how I can bring the fur "back to life"? I was thinking of putting it in my dryer with a damp towel and some drier balls and running it without heat for a bit.

Thanks for any suggestions!

Dino


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Re: Fluffing up tanned fur [Re: dinorocks] #8611399
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I have the same issues when getting mine from storage. Everything I have is home tanned. I generally just grab it around the base of the tail and flick it like a switch. Usually just takes a couple times to stand the hair back up. The only thing I have some trouble with are skunks. Some of them stay a little flat

Re: Fluffing up tanned fur [Re: dinorocks] #8611404
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You should store tanned fur on a rack where you can hang them.
If they have been garment tanned they should look good after hanging for a week or two.
If you want to get the best price for your tanned fur repair any defects and then block the leather either on a forming board for case skinned pelts or tack them out if open skinned.This will take the excess stretch out of the leather and give them a nice shape.
After blocking if the fur is bent,you can glaze them with water to make the fur uniform.

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