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.
