How To Care For A Black Bear Rug

Lay the rug so that the hair is facing down.

How to care for a black bear rug.

Apply an additional coat if necessary to make the skin supple again. Inspect the skin side of the rug for cracks or tears. That is not a completely accurate measurement as the rug dimensions are jagged of course. Apply an additional coat if necessary to make the skin supple again.

Lay the bear on its back starting with the front legs both right and left make a clean cut from the pads of the paw to the point just below the neck. The average black bear usually takes about 15 20 lbs. Then take a cut from the point just below the neck from over the abdomen right up to the tip of the tail. On the ventral incision do not make your cut directly through the anus.

Check the edges of the skin to make sure it has not stuck to itself. Apply the conditioning oil according to the manufacturer s directions and allow it to soak into the skin. Fold the rug in half one last time with the head and bottom touching. Rub it in good.

Don t cut the bear all the way to the chin or to the anus. Use cold water with fur cleaner to brush the rug clean. Stop about 4 to 6 inches from the anus on the belly incision. So i laser measured it to roughly 48 square feet.

After cleaning a custy s carpets and upholstery last saturday the custy pulls a bear skin rug out of the closet and asks me about cleaning it later. Make it about 4 to 6 below the anus. Fold the front legs toward the middle to meet the back legs which should also be folded in this manner. Pour salt on the flesh side of the skin spread salt around the face lips nose ears.

Dip the brush into the soap solution every time you are going to brush the fur. Do not scrub back and forth as this will loosen the hairs on the fur. Start at one end and brush the hairs with the grain. On the hind legs take a cut similar to the one taken on the front legs.

Apply the conditioning oil according to the manufacturer s directions and allow it to soak into the skin.