My first attempt on making buckskin.

[Moore]

Well I harvested my first deer with my bow. I decide I was going to attempt to make my own brain tanned buckskin for my new Plain style quiver. I really enjoyed the process it was work that  is no joke. In the process I did receive a chemical burn while I was removing the grain side. I used eggs since I think my old lady would get a little mad using the blender on the deer brains.I did hand soften the hide, which next time I'll use a frame. I used oak punk when I smoked the hide, which gave me this nice dark brown color. I made some mistakes during the smoking process but overall I'm happy with it. I will make a nice quiver and a great way to remember the hunt. I do have the bug now. I have three more hides that my landowner gave me for helping him butcher his deer. Here is some pictures





Home made smoker


Getting ready for the smoking process.


Finished Buckskin

[captpete]

Sounds cool!  Your pics aren't showing.

[Chris O]

It does sound neat and I have always wanted to try to tan some hides but have never tried. I kind of enjoy scraping and stretching raccoons so I think I would enjoy tanning and the finished product. I sure wish I had a green deer hoist like yours!!!!

[1iagobblergetter]

About as close as I want to come to all that is dropping mine off to the taxidermist...Lol...glad you enjoyed it though...

[mgm1955]

Good luck.

[Happy]

Congrats on the deer. My wife has mentioned wanting to try making buckskin. Never have attempted it though.

[Moore]

I'm having issue with resizing the photos through photo bucket. Here is great site for informational and supplies. http://www.braintan.com/

[daddyduke]

Congrats on deer! Nice looking job for first time. A friend of mine cleans his hides with a pressure washer.

[renegade19]

Pretty cool.

[J.D. Shellnut]

Always wanted to try that. That's awesome! Never knew you had to smoke them.

[Greg Massey]

nice job...nice deer