Every great tan starts here. This is where the hide is cleaned, prepped, and stabilized — the foundation for a professional-grade finish. Using the Tan-A-Hide Kit, excess tissue is carefully removed, the skin is salted to draw out moisture and preserve integrity, then rehydrated for even penetration during the tanning process.

The goal: a clean, pliable, ready-to-tan hide — just like the pros do it.

This is where chemistry meets craftsmanship. The hide is immersed in a balanced acid pickle that preps the fibers for tanning, tightening and conditioning them for lasting strength. Once properly pickled, the surface is shaved to uniform thickness — ensuring even absorption and a smooth, professional texture throughout.

Precision here means durability later.

The transformation begins. The tanning bath permanently stabilizes the fibers, locking in flexibility while protecting against decay. Then, a rich penetrating oil is worked into every inch — adding softness, resilience, and that supple hand feel every tanner strives for.

Made-in-USA formulas, time-tested performance.

This is where craftsmanship shows. The hide is stretched, softened, and finished by hand — worked repeatedly until it’s flexible, smooth, and ready for display or use. A final buff brings out the natural sheen and grain, revealing the result of patience, skill, and attention to detail.

From raw hide to ready product — every step by your own hands.