How To Flatten Fur On A Bear Rug

Mar 27 2014 1.

How to flatten fur on a bear rug.

Lay the rug flat with the skin side facing up. Let the glue set. This is done on the underside. Sam with old barn tannery shows you how to skin a bear for a rug mount.

This method does work really well but works best if you have an extra room or basement where you can do it. Another good way to hang it is to get luan plywood and trace your rug on it cut it out with a jigsaw about an inch in from the outside edge. In this video we will show you the basic cuts and where to make them so you can have your own. Cleaning an old polar bear rug discussion in tanning started by brayden mar 27 2014.

Stretch the animal fur out flat again with the skin side up and scrape away any remaining flesh and fat with a large spoon or a dull knife blade. Apply glue to the hide and to the repair hide. Sorry not a tanning question. This will still take some time but significantly less time that it would if it were right side up.

Apply the conditioning oil according to the manufacturer s directions and allow it to soak into the skin. Have a client with an old polar bear rug given to them dusty and kinda greasy. To one side at a time. Lay the rug upside down.

Buy a bottle that has more than one application because additional applications may be necessary on an extremely dried out rug. Select an oil or conditioning product that is safe to use on bear skin. Carefully align the rug pieces then carefully place the patch in place. Apply an additional coat if necessary to make the skin supple again.

Any tips on cleaning this rug. Place the cloth atop the matted area then iron the cloth gently to fluff up the matted carpet fibers. Attach 2 hangers to the back and staple your felt to the plywood by lifting the top layer of felt and stapling through the bottom layer where the top layer will hide the staples assuming you have a double felt backing. Purchase a conditioning oil from a taxidermist or a fur retailer.

This is a basic tutorial of how to skin a bear for a bear rug. Wet a white lint free cloth wringing out excess moisture. Move the cloth as needed to iron additional areas. It isn t good for the rug to be walked on while it is upside down nor does it look very attractive.

Plunge in cold water again as needed to clean away remaining particles and blood then empty the 30 gallon trash can.