16 March 2023, 18:27
Jim KobeProblem
Over the last month or so I have observed a problem with the black bear rug I have hanging on a wall in my home. I took this bear in coastal BC about 15 years ago, it is close to seven foot and was made into a rug there and shipped to me.
Here is the problem. It is disintegrating. The hide is rock hard and pieces are falling off, literally. What could be the cause? I am sure I will have to discard it eventually.
16 March 2023, 21:07
butchlocsounds like bugs after it quits snowing tomorrow set it outside to freeze for a couple days that usually kills the bugs but spraying with some bug killer 1st sure wouldn"t hurt
17 March 2023, 17:15
chuckmaxmanThe problem is with the tan. When it was tanned , it probably wasn’t neutralized correctly. Your hide has acid rot. Nothing you can do.
17 March 2023, 17:28
nobody2+1 as stated above.
This does happen. They get brittle & flake apart.
05 September 2023, 01:29
L. David KeithI agree, acid tan not properly neutralized. As for "bugs" on mounts, check out Mount Medix. Unlike other bug proofers, it won't run you out of the house for a week. Has a mint like smell. Applied properly, bug stay away. They are online.
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