Rabbit Hide & Pelt Tanning Guide
Calculate tanning chemicals and quantities for rabbit hides with step-by-step guides
Input Details
Total Pelt Area
900 cm²
0.0900 m² — 1 hide × 900 cm² each
Process Duration
14 days
Alum & Salt (Recommended)
Materials Needed
| Chemical / Material | Per Hide | Total (1 hide) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminium sulphate (alum) | 60 g | 60 g | Split across 2 soaks — 30g each |
| Non-iodised salt | 130 g | 130 g | Coarse or granulated; split 65g/65g across soaks |
| Water (lukewarm) | 1.5 L | 1.5 L | Per soak vessel |
Process Summary
Total Days
14
Number of Soaks / Baths
2
Key Tip
Stir the hide twice daily during the first soak to ensure even penetration.
Step-by-Step Guide — Alum & Salt (Recommended)
- 1
Flesh the hide: remove all fat and membrane from the skin side
- 2
Mix 30g alum + 65g salt in 1.5L lukewarm water until dissolved
- 3
Submerge hide flesh-side-in and soak 7 days, stirring twice daily
- 4
Remove, drain, and prepare second bath with remaining 30g alum + 65g salt
- 5
Soak a further 7–14 days, stirring daily
- 6
Remove, rinse briefly in clean water, wring gently
- 7
Stretch over a board fur-side-out and allow to dry slowly
- 8
Work the hide while drying (stretch and flex repeatedly) to keep it soft
Pelt Sale Reference
Tanned rabbit pelts typically sell for £5–£25 depending on quality, size, and breed. Rex rabbit fur commands the highest prices due to its dense, velvety texture.