Trapper's Hide Tanning Formula allows easy home tanning of all fur skins and deer hides. It produces a soft, supple Indian-style tan in 5-7 days, and is pre-mixed and ready to use. Trapper's Hide Tanning Formula comes in an 8 oz. bottle and tans all fur skins -- raccoon, fox, coyote, muskrat, mink, beaver, squirrel, rabbit, etc.; and tans deer either hair-on for a rug or mount or hair-off for buckskin leather. Also tans elk, moose, caribou, bear.........and even snakeskin. One bottle will tan two medium sized fur skins or one deer hide. Elk, moose, caribou and bear require 3 to 6 bottles.

Rittel's EZ-100 Tanning Kit is the complete kit for tanning all furs, hair-on skins and wool-on skins including muskrat, fox, calf, sheep and deerskins. It is non-discoloring, easy to use and produces a soft, stretchy, washable white leather. Tanned skins have an indefinite shelf life. Each kit will fully tan 20 lbs. of wet skin weight. This is approximately 2 average sized deer skins or 10 - 14 fox or raccoon skins or 20 - 30 smaller skins such as muskrat or mink. Rittel's EZ-100 Tanning Kit includes EZ-Tan, Saftee Acid and ProPlus Oil. EZ-Tan is one of the newest and best tannages available. It's a Phenolic Syntan that's extremely easy to use and one of the very few taxidermy tans that produces a washable tan. It's environmentally friendly and safe to handle. It contains no metallic ions, its very economical, and produces a white leathered, soft skin. Saftee Acid should be your only choice for a pickling acid. It's a patented acid that is safe to use and environmentally safe too. It pickles at a low Ph, killing all bacteria, and remains extremely stable. This is a good acid to choose where you have pets or children in your shop. ProPlus Oil is a superior bisulfited tanning oil built to penetrate deeply and produce soft skins. An excellent choice to use with EZ-100 tanning agent. It's a swab-on oil that's mixed 1 part oil to 2 parts hot tap water.

Rittel's Trapline Tanning Kit is an excellent kit for tanning light skins such as weasel, squirrel, muskrat, raccoon, fox, coyote and domestic rabbits. This is the kit Rittel's recommends for teaching youngsters how to tan. It's extremely safe, easy to use and incorporates all the basic principles of basic tanning. Each kit will fully tan 20 lbs. of wet skin weight. This is approximately 10 - 14 fox or raccoon skins or 20 - 30 smaller skins such as muskrat or mink. Rittel's Trapline Tanning Kit (also called the Rancher's Tanning Kit) includes Kwik-Tan, ProPlus Oil and DeGreaser. Kwik-Tan produces a plump, stretchy, white leathered skin when used as directed. It is non-discoloring and safe for furs, hair and wool. ProPlus Oil is a superior bisulfited tanning oil built to penetrate deeply and produce soft skins. It's a swab-on oil that's mixed 1 part oil to 2 parts hot tap water.

Rittel’s EZ-Tan is a phenolic syntan tanning agent. It is a highly concentrated powder that costs less, tans more, and produces a high quality, white, soft, stretchy leathered skin. EZ-Tan tanned skins have negligible shrinkage, and are even washable. 1 lb. of EZ-Tan will fully tan 20 lbs. of wet skin weight. This is approximately 2 average sized deer skins or the equivalent by size in other smaller skins (10 - 14 fox or raccoon skins or 20 - 30 smaller skins such as muskrat or mink). Rittel’s EZ-Tan tanned skins and capes have an indefinite shelf life, and will not deteriorate or weaken with age. EZ-Tan contains no metals and is compatible with almost all pickling acids.

Rittel's Kwik-N-Eze is economical and does a great job. It produces a white leather, penetrates fast, dries fast and is cost effective. Kwik-N-Eze is very popular with taxidermists. One quart of Kwik-N-Eze will tan approximately 4 average sized deer skins or the equivalent by size in other smaller skins.

Rittel's Kwik-Tan is a phenolic based liquid syntan tanning agent. It produces a plump, stretchy, white leathered skin when used as directed. It is non-discoloring and safe for furs, hair and wool. Kwik-Tan tanned skins are water resistant and can be washed in a warm water and Wool-Lite solution. After 6-7 washings however, more oil should be applied to maintian softness. One quart of Kwik-Tan will tan approximately 5 average sized deer skins or the equivalent by size in other smaller skins.

Rittel's Saftee Acid should is a great choice for a pickling acid. It's a patented acid that is safe to use and environmentally safe too. It pickles at a low Ph, killing all bacteria, and remains extremely stable. This is a good acid to choose where you have pets or children in your shop.

Rittel's Super Solvent Degreaser leaves greasy skins squeaky clean. When it comes to dissolving fat, dried-in grease and natural oils, this product is truly a Super Solvent. It's a must if you are tanning bear, beaver, raccoon or other greasy skins. It dissolves the fat and opens up the fibers so that the pickle, and later, the tan, can penetrate deeply. It is also an excellent degreaser for bird and fish skins. Super Solvent is biodegradable.

Rittel’s Ultra-Soft Relaxer is the answer when it comes to relaxing air dried furs. It is unequaled for its penetrating powers to open up the fibers of the flesh and bring them to that "just skinned" condition. A limp, completely relaxed skin is much easier to flesh or shave and, unless the fibers are open, you may not get a full penetration of the pickle. Ultra-Soft allows the pickle to quickly acidify the flesh, thus preventing any slippage. Ultra-Soft’s washing qualities also clean the hair or fur of debris and remove any of the natural fatty oils. Rittel’s Ultra-Soft is an excellent relaxer to use on greasy skins. Mix enough Ultra-Soft and add water to completely submerge your skins, add Bacteriacide if you desire, and allow the skins to relax for 12-24 hours. After relaxing, any fat, meat or membrane still remaining on the flesh can be removed, the skin rinsed, and placed in the pickle. Later, the skin can be shaved thin when fully pickled. Rittel’s Ultra-Soft is non-ionic and biodegradable. After use, it can be safely disposed of in a sewage or septic system. It has no residual and treated skins rinse free. It is extremely compatible over a wide range of other chemicals, including salt.

Rittel's ProPlus Tanning Oil is an anionic, bisulfited natural oil. It is an exceptional, odorless oil for penetration and softness. It is considered an all purpose oil, excellent for rugs, garments, and taxidermy work. ProPlus Oil is extremely stable in heat and will not discolor.

Universal pH Test Paper comes in a book of 80 strips that can easily be detached from the book on a perforated line. All you have to do is just dip a strip and compare to the included pH chart for rapid measurement of pH in a liquid sample. Excellent for use during the tanning process.

TTI's Basic Home Tanning Kit gives you the tools and knowledge necessary to finish a hide with a beautiful hair-on or leather tan. Eight years in the making, The Basic Home Tanning Kit was developed by a pro tanner with 27 years of experience. Each kit will fully tan 10 lbs. of wet skin weight. This is approximately 1 average sized deer skin or the equivalent by size in other smaller skins (5 - 7 fox or raccoon skins or 10 - 15 smaller skins such as muskrat or mink). The kit utilizes a simple salt-alum process that is widely used. What makes this kit unique is the specially formulated oil. Alum tanning alone can leave you with a hard and crusty hide when improperly finished. This unfortunate state is prevented by using our specially formulated oil. It is a water soluble oil that will make the hide soft and supple without leaving the hide greasy or oily feeling. The kit is designed so that the process can be completed in a small area over several days. (Some steps take 24-48 hours to finish. If you live in a very humid area, it may take longer.) There is very little mess and there are no harsh chemicals to worry about. The book contains formulas for tanning Deer, Elk, Moose, Antelope, Cow Calves, Goats, Sheep, Coyotes, Foxes, and Raccoons. The Basic Kit includes: A Step-By-Step book, 1 pack of Tanning Crystals, 1 bottle of Tanning Oil, Hide Scraper and Sand Paper.

You may be asking, "How do you tan animal hides"? TTI's Complete Home Tanning Kit gives you the tools and knowledge necessary to finish a hide with a beautiful hair-on or leather tan even if it's the first hide you have ever tanned. Eight years in the making, The Complete Home Tanning Kit was developed by a professional tanner with almost 27 years of experience and tans one smaller size elk hide, or the equivalent by size in other smaller hides. Each kit will fully tan 20 lbs. of wet skin weight. This is approximately 2 average sized deer skins or the equivalent by size in other smaller skins (10 - 14 fox or raccoon skins or 20 - 30 smaller skins such as muskrat or mink). This hide tanning kit utilizes a simple salt-alum tan which is very common but can leave you with a hard and crusty hide when improperly finished. This unfortunate state is prevented by using TTI's specially formulated oil. It is a water soluble oil that will make the hide soft and supple without leaving the hide greasy or oily feeling. The Complete Home Tanning Kit is designed so that the process can be completed on one sheet of plywood. It usually takes about a week to complete the process but very little of that time is labor. (Some steps take 24-48 hours of set time to finish. If you live in a very humid area, it may take longer.) There is very little mess and there are no harsh chemicals or odors to worry about. The book contains formulas for tanning Deer, Elk, Moose, Antelope, Cow Calves, Goats, Sheep, Coyotes, Foxes, and Raccoons. The Complete Kit includes: A Step-By-Step book, 1 Double Pack of Tanning Crystals, 2 bottles of Tanning Oil, Hide Scraper, Sand Paper, Needle & Thread, Dust Mask, Plastic Apron, 4' x 8' Plastic Sheet, Leather Dye and Latex Gloves.

TTI Tanning Kit Refills are available when more tanning crystals or tanning oil is needed for additional tanning projects. The TTI Basic Kit comes with one pack of TTI Tanning Crystals and one bottle of TTI Tanning Oil. The TTI Complete Kit comes with two packs of TTI Tanning Crystals and two bottles of TTI Tanning Oil. Refills are available for both the tanning crystals and the tanning oil. These refills will fully tan 10 lbs. of wet skin weight. This is approximately 1 average sized deer skin or the equivalent by size in other smaller skins (5 - 7 fox or raccoon skins or 10 - 15 smaller skins such as muskrat or mink).

Advanced Tanning Solutions' NuTan produces a soft, white skin with good stretch. Once dried in the skin, NuTan will not wash out. Developed by the innovator of the original liquid at home tanning agent, NuTan is a new state of the art product. NuTan is the same formula used by taxidermists and many tanneries, and the directions are simplified for use by the beginner tanner. NuTan is formulated differently from any other tanning agent on the market. It is made from the highest quality raw materials available, and Advanced Tanning Solutions reacts their own polymers to give NuTan its own unique quality.

Advanced Tanning Solutions' Pickle-Tan A-21 is a powder tan that pickles and tans all in one. Developed specifically to prevent acid rot, it speeds the tanning process by combining the pickle and tanning baths to save time and money. It results in minimal shrinkage and makes shaving smoother and easier compared to acid pickles. Advanced Tanning Solutions' Pickle-Tan A-21 features:Provides excellent stretch and softnessGreat hair setting abilityExcellent stitch holding abilityEliminates hair curling that can happen with other strong pickling acidsNo more working with acidsCan be used on small game skins to larger, thicker hides such as moose and bisonWill not cake or harden and dissolves easily with hot waterFast penetration

Advanced Tanning Solutions' Pickle-X is a new concept for pickling hides and skins. It works at a higher pH than traditional acids. Pickle-X is in powder form and comes in a 10 lb. bag. Advanced Tanning Solutions' Pickle-X features:Provides for a smoother and easier shaveExcellent hair setting abilityCost effective, safe and easy to use

Advanced Tanning Solutions' D-Solv 60 Degreaser is an aqueous degreasing agent for cleaning skins. It is excellent for degreasing skins such as bear, beaver, muskrat and other like animals.

Advanced Tanning Solutions' Hair Set W-22 is designed to permanently fix hair and fur that is starting to loosen. It can be used on raw, salted or picked skins. Hair Set works by converting putrefying protein to a permanent stable material. It forms a permanent bond and takes away the food source for bacteria. It is not a bactericide.

Advanced Tanning Solutions' Detergent SR-11 is a general purpose detergent for cleaning and mild degreasing of hides and skins. It is very stable with electrolytes. Detergent SR-11 can be used by itself or in the rehydration, pickle or tanning baths.

Advanced Tanning Solutions' Hide Washing Deodorizer is a concentrated aqueous deodorizer/cleaner that can be used in the pickle, tan or rehydration bath. It kills and masks foul odors and leaves a pleasant smell on the hide and skin.

Advanced Tanning Solutions' Hide Relaxer XL7 is a highly active concentrated rehydrating agent for hard, dried and difficult to rehydrate hides and skins. It is fast activating, which lessons the chance of bacteria growth and hair slippage. Hide Relaxer XL7 also makes shaving easier. It is stable in the presence of electrolytes which aids in the penetration of the tan. It works well on hard African hides and hides/skins that are grease burned.

Advanced Tanning Solutions' Hide & Fur Stain Remover is a highly effective, concentrated powder formula that removes blood and organic stains on the fur, hair and feathers. It is excellent for cleaning hides and skins prior to pickling to keep the pickle solution cleaner. 2 lb. jar.

Advanced Tanning Solutions' Fur Oil is a light weight swabbing oil that is a blend of natural and synthetic oils and polymers, with an added antioxidant. It is used after tanning with Pickle-Tan A-21. Formerly called Swab Oil LT, this Fur Oil is a light weight swabbing oil that produces a soft, supple, and stretchy leather. It permanently fixes to the leather preventing it from washing out and the oil from migrating. It allows the hide or skin to be easily rehydrated making it a superb oil for taxidermy tanning. Antioxidants are added to prevent oxidation and the oil from migrating. There are no foul odors. ATS Fur Oil leaves a nice non-oily feel to the leather. It is recommended for use on small fur bearing animals such as rabbit, fox, raccoon, coyote, wolf and other like skins.

Advanced Tanning Solutions' Hide Oil is a medium weight swabbing oil that is a blend of natural and synthetic oils and polymers, with an added antioxidant. It is used after tanning with Pickle-Tan A-21. Formerly called Swab Oil MD, this Hide Oil is a medium weight swabbing oil that produces a soft, supple, and stretchy leather. It permanently fixes to the leather preventing it from washing out and the oil from migrating. It allows the hide or skin to be easily rehydrated making it a superb oil for taxidermy tanning. Antioxidants are added to prevent oxidation. There are no foul odors. Hide Oil leaves a nice non-oily feel to the leather. It is recommended for use on deer, antelope, mountain lion and other like hides and skins.

Dixietan Paste is a good, general purpose preservative and tanning solution that provides an easy and convenient method to properly preserve skins for mounting and to tan or just preserve them for display. Works well on skins of all sizes from weasel to deer. A dry instant mix which requires only the addition of water. 1 lb. will tan two medium sized fur skins or one deer hide. Dixietan is pleasant to work with, has no offensive odor and leaves your finished pelt with the pleasant smell of sassafras. Packaged in 1 lb. boxes.

Johnny Thorpe's Indian Tan Concentrate tans all types of furbearers from muskrats up to wolf. One box of this concentrate makes three gallons of tanning liquor which can be used again and again. When used as per the included instructions produces a soft, tough, Indian style tan. Not recommended for large deer, bear, etc. 2 3/4 lb. box.

Want to learn how the professionals tan their deer skins and animal furs? In Alan Probst's "Tanning Your Own Animal Fur Or Deer Hide" DVD you will find the best kept secrets and money saving tips. This video has all the information you need to do it yourself. Brain tanning, professional grade and store bought are the three methods covered in this 2 hour DVD.