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Forum: Hair-on-Hide, Zebra, Cowhide, Sheepskin, Wool-skin, Leopard-Skin, Alpaca-Skin Forum

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  1. Zebra skin restoration

    Started by Desperate, 10-18-2015
    12 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 48,871
    Desperate
    05-10-2016 Go to last post

  2. Zebra Hide Repairs!

    Started by Questions!, 09-25-2017
    zebra, zebra hide 9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 47,658
    Roger Koh
    11-06-2017 Go to last post

  3. Sheepskin Rug after Machine Washing Issues:

    Started by Questions!, 06-03-2019
    machine washing issues, sheepskin, skin damages 7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 40,843
    Roger Koh
    06-04-2019 Go to last post

  4. Sheepskin rug restoration

    Started by fluffylover, 12-17-2017
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 40,808
    fluffylover
    12-17-2017 Go to last post

  5. Zebra Skin Rug - How to soften up an African Zebra Skin Rug I just bought…sounds like walking on paper…doesn’t/t lie flat…too hard and crisp!

    Started by Roger Koh, 06-13-2011
    buckle, creases, wrinkles, zebra skin rug
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 40,579
    Roger Koh
    06-15-2011 Go to last post

  6. Zebra Skin Raw Hide 20 years old - dry/curly/ripped

    Started by walt, 04-23-2018
    raw hide, zebra hide, zebra skin 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 38,616
    Roger Koh
    05-08-2018 Go to last post

  7. Cowhide Rug - How to Restore Cowhide Rug from Water Damage?

    Started by Roger Koh, 09-25-2010
    cowhide rug, water damaged
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 38,084
    Roger Koh
    09-25-2010 Go to last post

  8. Sheepskin Rugs – which of your products do you recommend for cleaning and conditioning?

    Started by Questions!, 04-04-2016
    crack, edge separating, holes, sheepskin rug 8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 35,758
    Roger Koh
    02-08-2019 Go to last post

  9. Zebra Hair-on Rug nearly 50 years old - very dry, creases and cracked

    Started by Questions!, 09-16-2018
    zebra hair-on rug 5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 34,948
    Roger Koh
    10-10-2018 Go to last post

  10. New sheepskin - want to remove lanolin & scent, soften coarse wool side

    Started by Vanessa, 05-30-2019
    sheepskin care 9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 34,006
    Roger Koh
    05-31-2019 Go to last post

  11. Zebra Skin Repair

    Started by Questions!, 01-08-2019
    dry, skin repair, tear, zebra 5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 32,447
    Roger Koh
    01-08-2019 Go to last post

  12. Red face New sheepskin rug has strong animal smell

    Started by Bauble, 07-13-2018
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 26,968
    Leather Exotica
    03-13-2023 Go to last post

  13. Zebra Skin Rug - How to clean or hydrate this 20 plus years old zebra skin I got from S. Africa?

    Started by Roger Koh, 12-13-2011
    creases, curls, wrinkles, zebra skin rug
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 26,911
    Roger Koh
    01-02-2012 Go to last post

  14. Cowhide Rug - How to Condition it to Lay Flat?

    Started by colt, 12-03-2008
    buckle, cowhide rug, not laying flat
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 24,673
    Roger Koh
    01-07-2009 Go to last post

  15. Tiger Skin

    Started by Questions!, 03-02-2015
    hard, holes, termite, tiger skin 9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 23,399
    Roger Koh
    03-02-2015 Go to last post

  16. Alpaca Rug in need of repair,Sydney Australia

    Started by BruceJosephs, 12-28-2020
    alpaca rug, repair 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 16,019
    Roger Koh
    12-29-2020 Go to last post

  17. Deer Skin - Wall Hanging - How to Clean and Condition?

    Started by pristine, 02-11-2009
    deer skin, wall hanging
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 16,017
    Roger Koh
    03-17-2009 Go to last post

  18. Tiger Skin Rug - Repair & Restoration

    Started by Questions!, 09-22-2014
    dry out, restoration, ripped, tiger rug 18 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 15,334
    Roger Koh
    10-15-2014 Go to last post

  19. Sheepskin Rug - How to Condition a Sheepskin Rug for Softness and Strength.

    Started by Roger Koh, 01-30-2009
    conditioning, sheepskin rug 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 13,730
    Roger Koh
    01-30-2009 Go to last post

  20. Fur rug cracked - any solution to help fix it?

    Started by Questions!, 02-07-2017
    cracked, fur rug 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 9,875
    Roger Koh
    02-07-2017 Go to last post

  21. Zebra Skin Rug - old and in need of repair and softening...

    Started by Questions!, 04-17-2012
    cracked, ripped, zebra skin rug
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 9,335
    Roger Koh
    04-19-2012 Go to last post

  22. Cowhide Rug - How to flatten it from shipping folds and buckles?

    Started by Roger Koh, 01-26-2012
    buckle, cowhide, creases, fold, wrinkles
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 9,272
    Roger Koh
    01-26-2012 Go to last post

  23. Cowhide Tiga Art Oil Painting – corner buckled out!

    Started by Roger Koh, 05-11-2011
    cowhide, painting, tiga art oil painting
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 8,976
    molar6
    05-14-2011 Go to last post

  24. Nubuck Shag Rug - water damaged!

    Started by chet, 03-10-2011
    nubuck shag rug, water damaged
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 8,692
    Roger Koh
    03-10-2011 Go to last post

  25. Question Zebra Skin Rug - Treating 40 year old Zebra Skin – it’s starting to stiffen up and appears to be drying a bit…

    Started by Lawrence, 05-16-2011
    conditioning zebra skin, dryness, stiffen, zebra skin rug
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 8,651
    Roger Koh
    05-16-2011 Go to last post

  26. Zebra Skin Rug - curls and folds - how to restore it?

    Started by chateaudebelves, 01-20-2009
    curls, wrinkles, zebra skin rug
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 8,586
    Roger Koh
    01-29-2009 Go to last post

  27. Zebra Rug is Dry, Curling and Rip.

    Started by Questions!, 05-23-2013
    curling, dry, rip, zebra rug 7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 8,514
    Roger Koh
    05-31-2013 Go to last post

  28. Jaguar Skin Rug - Vintage and need Repairs/Restoration

    Started by DoubleAT, 11-24-2013
    jaguar, jaquar skin rug, restoration, taxidermy 9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 8,446
    Roger Koh
    11-27-2013 Go to last post

  29. Sheepskin Rug - How to Shine and Soften the wool Coarseness to the Touch?

    Started by Questions!, 01-09-2017
    wool coarseness 5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 8,354
    Roger Koh
    01-09-2017 Go to last post

  30. Zebra Skin Rug - needs a little Tender Loving Care that also requires a tear to its tail to be fixed as well.

    Started by Questions!, 05-21-2012
    dry skin, tear, zebra skin rug
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 7,900
    Roger Koh
    05-21-2012 Go to last post

  31. Sheepskin - Maintenance Cleaning

    Started by pristine, 07-22-2009
    sheepskin
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 7,455
    Roger Koh
    07-23-2009 Go to last post

  32. Zebra Skin Rug - 40yrs old is crack and split – can it be brought back to where it won’t crack when folded using your hydrator and fatliquor?

    Started by Roger Koh, 01-11-2012
    cracked, ripped, split, zebra skin rug
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 7,386
    Roger Koh
    01-12-2012 Go to last post

  33. Zebra Skin Rug - How to rejuvenate for skin softness without removing the felt backing?

    Started by Questions!, 04-04-2013
    dry, ripped, wrinkle, zebra skin rug 10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 7,236
    Roger Koh
    04-04-2013 Go to last post

  34. Old pelt blanket restoration

    Started by Asphodel, 04-24-2023
    dry leather, old pelt blanket 10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,887
    Roger Koh
    05-07-2023 Go to last post

  35. Zebra Skin Rug - Smelly!

    Started by warthogweb, 03-21-2012
    smelly, zebra skin rug
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 6,839
    Roger Koh
    03-21-2012 Go to last post

  36. Sheepskin - How to solve these Sheepskins that bleeds and the skin shrunken like a rock? Questions by Rachel

    Started by Roger Koh, 04-16-2010
    sheepskin, shrunken, stiff
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 6,780
    Roger Koh
    04-19-2010 Go to last post

  37. Zebra Skin Restoration - 2021

    Started by Slinky13, 12-28-2021
    zebra 11 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 6,705
    Roger Koh
    12-29-2021 Go to last post

  38. Zebra skin - How to fix curling and drying out leather!

    Started by Questions!, 05-31-2014
    curling, dry out, zebra skin 6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 6,559
    Roger Koh
    06-02-2014 Go to last post

  39. Sheepskin Sheet – after washing and drying, the skin becomes dry and hard.

    Started by Questions!, 10-15-2015
    dry, hard, sheepskin, stiff 5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 6,537
    Roger Koh
    10-16-2015 Go to last post

  40. Bear Skin Rug - Flood Water Damages

    Started by chet, 08-19-2014
    bear skin rug, water damaged 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 6,523
    Roger Koh
    08-20-2014 Go to last post

  41. Sheepskin Rug - Urine stains

    Started by pristine, 01-30-2008
    feces, sheepskin rug, urine 6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 6,437
    Roger Koh
    01-30-2008 Go to last post

  42. Tiger Skin Rug – Restoration

    Started by Questions!, 07-02-2016
    tiger skin rug 13 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 6,217
    Roger Koh
    07-02-2016 Go to last post

  43. Cowhide Rug

    Started by pristine, 08-18-2008
    cowhide rug
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 6,113
    Roger Koh
    08-18-2008 Go to last post

  44. Zebra Skin Rug - cares advice questions . . .

    Started by Questions!, 04-25-2014
    zebra skin rug 11 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,788
    Roger Koh
    05-03-2014 Go to last post

  45. Alpaca Skin Hanging - old and coming apart at the seams

    Started by ecanarensis, 02-27-2014
    alpaca skin, dry, rip 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,786
    Roger Koh
    03-01-2014 Go to last post

  46. Cowhide Rugs

    Started by pristine, 08-26-2008
    cowhide rug
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,704
    Roger Koh
    08-26-2008 Go to last post

  47. Full aniline sofa urinated on

    Started by Breanna2159, 08-21-2020
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,614
    Roger Koh
    08-22-2020 Go to last post

  48. Zebra Hide - smells like an old dirty dog, dry and dull appearance.

    Started by Questions!, 04-06-2016
    dry, dull, smelly, zebra hide 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,606
    Roger Koh
    04-07-2016 Go to last post

  49. Zebra Skin Rug - is very Stiff and Curls up around the Legs and Head.

    Started by Questions!, 03-06-2014
    curls, stiff, zebra rug 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,552
    Roger Koh
    05-08-2014 Go to last post

  50. Leopard and Hyena Taxidermy Rug!

    Started by Questions!, 11-11-2016
    hyena, leopard 7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,239
    Roger Koh
    11-11-2016 Go to last post

  51. Cow hide bought on holiday and now possibly regretting it

    Started by Lori, 01-23-2017
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,159
    Roger Koh
    01-26-2017 Go to last post

  52. Repair Bear Skin

    Started by Questions!, 08-10-2018
    bear skin rug, repair, rip, tear 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,028
    Roger Koh
    08-10-2018 Go to last post

  53. Zebra Skin – Curls, Creases and Wrinkles!

    Started by Questions!, 02-17-2015
    creases, curls, wrinkles, zebra, zebra skin rug 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 4,789
    Questions!
    02-17-2015 Go to last post

  54. Felt Backed Zebra hide needs major conditioning

    Started by noizybeast, 05-14-2015
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,645
    Roger Koh
    06-10-2015 Go to last post

  55. Cowhide is buckling.

    Started by ELE, 01-26-2019
    cowhide 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,616
    Roger Koh
    01-26-2019 Go to last post

  56. Crocodile Hide - dehydrated and cracked, how to restore it?

    Started by Questions!, 05-12-2016
    cracked, crocodile hide 9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,561
    Roger Koh
    05-17-2016 Go to last post

  57. Question painted rabbit pelt

    Started by DLPerrin, 04-12-2015
    brittle, cracked pelt, painted pelt, rabbit pelt
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,465
    Roger Koh
    04-15-2015 Go to last post

  58. Elk skin hair on rug tearing

    Started by Janepuro, 01-05-2019
    elkskin rug 7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,251
    Roger Koh
    01-06-2019 Go to last post

  59. Water damaged Cow hide

    Started by TennilleBorefelt, 09-12-2018
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,167
    Roger Koh
    09-12-2018 Go to last post

  60. Nguni Cowhide - buckling and curling

    Started by Questions!, 10-14-2015
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,909
    Roger Koh
    10-14-2015 Go to last post

  61. Restoration of a vintage Native American Painted Deer Hide

    Started by LoneStarGirl, 11-06-2022
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,478
    Roger Koh
    11-10-2022 Go to last post

  62. Wildebeest Hair-on Hide Rug Curling.

    Started by Question, 12-30-2023
    cowhide, curling, hair-on hide rug, wildebeest, zebra hide 10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,060
    Question
    02-03-2024 Go to last post

  63. Major Buckling Cowhide Rug

    Started by christinariot, 02-02-2024
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 592
    Roger Koh
    02-03-2024 Go to last post

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