Brazilian hides have a HUGE range of colors, everything from pure white, deep black, brindle, speckles, spots, grey and more with no two hides being the same. When you picture a cowhide in your mind you may be thinking of a very generic black and white hide but that is not only what you will find. Less than 1% of cowhide retailers sell Brazilian cowhides, so it is important to understand that our standard of quality is not necessarily the standard you may find online or that other retailers have to offer. Cow or Buffalo Hide Kit 150.00 + S&H - Please Call to Order - 800.866. Place the bran flakes into your 5 gallon pale and add about 2-3 gallons of boiling hot water. You’ll want to soak the bran flakes in approximately half the amount of water you’ll be using. This kit is available at these fine retailers. The tanning solution While the hide is soaking, you can start mixing the tanning solution.
The hide quality is also directly related to the durability and life span of the cowhide rug. Elk and Moose will require more tanning oil and tanning crystals than provided in the kit. There are a number of different brands and options for tanning chemicals. 6kg of skins (between 4-6 deer hides, depending on their size). The 500ml bottle of tanning chemical will tan approx. These cows are not cramped in their grazing quarters, but rather have room to roam and are fed the highest quality food, in turn providing the highest quality of hide even after the leathering process which would nearly deteriorate a cowhide of lesser quality. It includes the tanning chemical, leather oil and a fleshing knife. If you’re still not sure if a cowhide would look good in your home, we’ve compiled some cowhide inspiration pictures to show you just how amazing they look in a variety of applications.Įach of our authentic hides come from Brazil and are unparalleled in their quality- and if you’ve been following us for any time you know quality is one of our top priorities. Do cowhides only look good with rustic or western decor?Ībsolutely NOT!! Cowhides are growing in popularity among (nearly) all decorating styles.
While a cowhide can be styled any-way you like, our favorite way to style them (and the easiest) is to use them on the floor as a rug. Once the hide is tanned, trimming takes place to ensure an even look, and the cowhide is ready for it’s forever home.
Typically in the leather tanning process, after the hide is washed the hair would be removed, but because these hides are being used for decoration the hair will be kept on and the tanning process will continue. When a tannery receives a hide, the first thing they do is wash it. They are a safe by-product of animals being used for other purposes. Cowhides are tanned leather with the hair kept on.
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