sweating hide

[gutpile]

I have a black bear hide that is over ten years old and
the hide has been sweating now. does any one know how to stop that from happening.

[elkdom]

sounds as if the bear hide was only salted and never completely tanned,,,

[boxhitch]

Even so, if salted properly, where is the moisture coming from ?
Is the sweat actually water or oils ?
degreasing with naptha may help

[mainland hunter]

how is it stored? tanned or salted hides will draw moisture in from the air. tanned hides should be stored in somewhat climate controlled areas, no garages or sheds.

[madrona sh]

Time for a bear hunt for a new one

[Rusty Shackleford]

stop humping the old lady on it...

[gutpile]

stop humping the old lady on it...

HA HA HA ... that's a good one ! no i had the hide on my wall in my man cave and it also has spots of mould on it.

[oldschoolguy]

try putting it on the wall opposite your computer. Then see if the mould problem goes away. :mrgreen: