SERVICE
CHARGES
• $67.00 per hour charge on turning ears, lips, fleshing, salting and etc.
This work will only be done if requested by the customer, or if we feel it must
be done to save the skin.
• There will be additional charges on capes cut extra long.
• 50 % Extra charge for Rush Orders.
• Items listed without prices will be charged according to labor involved.
• Wet Tan service (fully tanned, oiled and cleaned) is priced the same
as regular tanning.
• Pickle and Shave service (ready for Liqua-Tan or similar process) is
priced at 75% or regular tanning.
• Full hides with capes attached will be priced at 65% of full mount price.
• Bison cape prices will vary from $161.00 - $352.00 depending on size
and amount of combing & cleaning needed.
• Elk cape prices will vary from $83.00 for cows and very small bulls up
to 161.00 for very large thick bulls.
• Moose cape prices will vary from $135.00 - $285.00 depending on size
and condition.
• Bison and cow hides that have excessive manure or burrs will have additional
charges for cleaning or combing.
• Prices subject to change without notice.
PREPERATION
AND SHIPPING
All skins must be skinned and fleshed free of all fat and meat, ears turned,
lips and tails split ASAP. Salt liberally and
thoroughly with fine dairy salt. Rub it in to eliminate unsalted folds or wrinkles.
The skin is then laid on an inclined surface
and permitted to drain 24 hours. Shake of wet salt and salt again, leaving
to drain 2-4 days. Cow, Bison and other thick skins
should get a third salting. Shake salt off, fold hair side in, and let dry
2-4 days before packing. Skins are best sent UPS,
insured, in a sturdy cardboard box well taped using shipping labels and packing
slips we provide. When sending more than one
box at a time, please label each box 1 of 3, 2 of 3, etc.
• Cut
open all front leg skins on capes.
• Remove all DNR or Fish and Wildlife tags.
• Do not us metal or plastic tags.
• Remove all wires and staples.
• Do not ship wet skins.
• Do not ship frozen skins.
Modern
Fur Dressing
801 Rice Street
Leslie, MI 49251
Upon
receipt of your order, we will send you back an acknowledgment
listing of what we received from you.
Call us immediately if there are any discrepancies.
TERMS
• Upon completion of your order, you will be billed for tanning and return
shipping charges.
• Please remit payment within 10-15 days. Any INVOICE left unpaid after
30 days will be
automatically sent C.O.D. (money order or cashiers check only)
• Visa or MasterCard accepted.
• The Wildlife Gallery, Inc. d/b/a Modern Fur Dressing, will retain the
right to sell tanned skins in its possessions 60 days
after initial billing.
TERMS
OF ACCEPTANCE
There are many factors that have an affect on the final results of fur dressings.
There are primness, weather conditions, care of
the skin by the sportsman, and taxidermist. For these reasons we cannot assume
responsibility or offer any guarantee of the fur
dressing of any skin.
SOAKING
INSTRUCTIONS
All Capes – Soak 1-4 hours depending on thickness (1 hour for antelope,
4 hours moose) in cool saltwater (1 pound of salt per
20 gallons of water). Drain and refrigerate in a plastic bag over night. At
this time skins will be nicely soaked and relaxed for
prepping and mounting.
Bears
and Furs for Rugs – Soak only head and feet in cool
salt water for 1-3 hours. Drain and refrigerate in a plastic
bag
overnight, prep and mount. When the head is completely dry, soak the feet in
a pan while sponging the flesh side on the skin,
and do not wet the hair.
Bears
and Furs for full mounts – Soak the head and feet in
cool saltwater while sponging the rest of the hide. Then
drain the
dead and feet and refrigerate in a plastic bag overnight.
STORAGE
OF TANNED SKINS
Tanned skins for mounting are best kept in cardboard boxes, stored in a cool
dry area until ready for use.
Long-Term storage (more than one year) of skins to be mounted is best kept
wet and frozen.
Follow appropriate “Soaking Instructions,” then seal in two heavy-duty
garbage bags and freeze until mounting.
