Tanning salmon skin

[jojo]

Has anyone done that? How is it done? I had a search but didn't come up with anything much. We have a largish salmon for Xmas lunch. (Not my idea ) And so I thought of trying to make some use of the skin. Any help much appreciated.:You_Rock_

 

[Bernie Garland]

Has anyone done that? How is it done? I had a search but didn't come up with anything much. We have a largish salmon for Xmas lunch. (Not my idea ) And so I thought of trying to make some use of the skin. Any help much appreciated.:You_Rock_

i think a phone call to a taxidermist may help you out, as they cure fish,so it can be done

bernie

 

[John Fenna]

I have heard of cowboy boots being made of Salmon leather and that it is a good tough leather if done right.
No Ideas on how to do it thogh - sorry!

 

[SCOMAN]

Found this which is interesting

www.irishsalmonskinleather.com

I might try a sheath in this. I've got a large salmon for over the period as well, I'd be interested to use the skin too.

 

[jojo]

I did a bit of googling and found this: http://www.primitiveways.com/processing_sharkskin.html

The guy says he has done salmon skin that way, so I was happily thinking, Yeah, I'll give that a try

BUT: SWMBOs (pity me I have 3 of them in the house) are pulling a very long face at me because I dared to suggest taking the skin off the salmon before cooking it I can't understand that sort of attitude, meself . So I might loose the battle on this one, and will have to get another salmon, skin it and THEN bring it home!!!

I hope you have better success than me, Scoman.