A not so new topic:snake skins

[Tom B]

Hey brothers in bows.I'm completing two osage bows that will be snake skin backed should they prove worthy.There was a recent thread about order etc. that consumed itself in a downward spiral.I was hoping to find out how to degrease glycerin tanned skins.Any help would be appreciated.Tom

[Pat B]

Tom, If they were tanned in antifreeze that is alcohol based so a soak in alcohol will probably help. There might be a certain glue that works better with glycerin. Pat

[Pappy]

I would wash them with Dawn dish washing liquid and then spray the down with brake Kleen I have done this before and it worked fine.I would prefer just dried or green tho. :)Alcohol would
work also I am sure.
   Pappy

[adb]

Hi,
Instead of tanned skins, why don't you get your hands on some dried skins. No fuss, no muss. Glue 'em on with hide glue or TB2. Do you need some? I have about 10 matched pairs of diamond backs and prairies.

[Tom B]

Thanks for the response guys.I will experiment with a small piece and see which may work better.I'll fill you in on which works best.
adb-pm me and let me know if a trade will work for you.Tom