Markster Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 Well, the days are colder and its dark sooner so whats a guy to do besides watch tv. I harvested a pile of prime 3xl raccoon this year, and the auction prices don’t look too good right now so….i figured why not try something different. A few of the coon were yellow and because the market doesn’t like those as much, they were the first candidates for the dip. i acid-tanned them and sewed up some hats. First time trying it out and they turned out pretty good i think. The underwool this year is outstanding! Its crazy thick and full. just have to sew the leather liners now and they are good to go. Captain Hooksets, fredfisher, Davidp16 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hooksets Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 Awesome! Are they for sale ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 Awesome hats Markster ! Reminds me of the days of Davey Crockett . They should keep the old noggin nice and warm . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 Awesome looking hats markster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markster Posted January 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 Thanks guys. I always find working with fur is a nice way to pass some time. I made the first for my son. He and his wife liked the first one so much I made the second for her. I just have to do the final fit-and-sew before i line it. the first one had the tail on top, but the second is more traditional with the tail on bottom. I think i may change the first. Cpt, I suppose i would sell a few if there is a demand. But, To be honest, I wouldn’t know what to charge right now. I’m looking for a good source of liner material and i don’t want to use fabric. Leather/suede is traditional but is really expensive. i would rather reuse material that i can source inexpensively, or better yet, free. Old leather couches and jackets are a good source and usually have enough good sections to do alot of hats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markster Posted January 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 As i said in the earlier post, the underwool is just crazy thick and full this year. Now, i did wait until they were prime before harvesting this year but i can’t remember seeing this quality. check this out. Thats almost an inch and a half of wool. Tyler0420 and smerchly 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba14 Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 Those look great and WOW, I'm sure they were warm this winter! How much fat was on them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markster Posted January 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 Oh, they were fat bubba. 24 to 27 lbs each and as fat as an opera singer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidp16 Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 I would be interested in buying one 🙂 they look beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 Earlier in the year ,I commented about the squirrels gathering a lot of walnuts carring 2 at a time in their mouth , and now we see the extra "insulation' on the coons . Some were saying that's a sign of a cold winter on the way ........ What have these animals been smoking ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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