Hi DonO Dying previously tanned hides is the easiest to dye. There is no need to degrease the hide since the tanning process removes all the oils. However, I don't believe there is anyway to keep the skins from getting hard.
I recommed AK's book Dyeing & Beaching and Scott Seymour's book From Field to Fly for taning and curing skins and pelts. Jackie [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: "DonO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2003 9:11 PM Subject: [VFB] Dying hides > Just a quick few questions: > > Should a hide be dyed before it is cured and tanned? > > If a hide is already cured and tanned, can it still be dyed? > > If so, how would you keep the skin soft and supple? > > I have two chinchilla pelts and I'd like one dyed > half olive and half black. > > Any suggestions? > > Thanks, > DonO >
