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Title: Dried Badger, how do I get the leather soft again
Post by: Cottonwood on July 13, 2010, 01:00:00 PM
Several years ago, a buddy of mine in Texas sent me a whole badger pelt that was complete instead of split.  It was very flat and dry, but I have run several things down to try and get the stifness out of it, because I would love to either slide this over an existing quiver or make it into a nice quiver.

Should I split it up the belly, and then wrap my existing back quiver with it.

Is there a way to soften the dried hyde of the badger, with out damaging the fur?
Title: Re: Dried Badger, how do I get the leather soft again
Post by: bigbadjon on July 13, 2010, 01:25:00 PM
The only way I know to soften a hide is to work it with your hands until you break the stiffness.
Title: Re: Dried Badger, how do I get the leather soft again
Post by: Cottonwood on July 13, 2010, 02:15:00 PM
I was working in like you said, and got the badger to slide over my quiver.

(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac22/TraditionalBowhunter/Picture569.jpg)

What do you think?
Title: Re: Dried Badger, how do I get the leather soft again
Post by: wbyrd on July 13, 2010, 02:36:00 PM
I think that looks pretty awesome.
Title: Re: Dried Badger, how do I get the leather soft again
Post by: Cottonwood on July 13, 2010, 02:46:00 PM
With the head left on, its pretty long.  I was thinking about trimming that off, but haven't decided on that yet.
Title: Re: Dried Badger, how do I get the leather soft again
Post by: gudspelr on July 13, 2010, 04:39:00 PM
That looks pretty darned good to me-I like it with the head (i.m.h.o.).  Good job


Jeremy
Title: Re: Dried Badger, how do I get the leather soft again
Post by: KHALVERSON on July 13, 2010, 04:45:00 PM
me likeee a lot
Title: Re: Dried Badger, how do I get the leather soft again
Post by: owlbait on July 13, 2010, 07:59:00 PM
That head gives it character. Dude, ya gotta leave it!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Dried Badger, how do I get the leather soft again
Post by: Cottonwood on July 14, 2010, 02:11:00 AM
Okay, you all won me over, the head stays.