otter hide hair ties

[dancin_booger]

i am going to attempt to make my wife some, any suggestions, or other instructions before i start.

[MissTlingitAchievement]

I wanna know how much someone would charge to make some for me......
or maybe the same as this first post to this thread.....

[lsijohn]

My father-in law made my wraps for me. But I know he used an exacto blade to cut the otter.

That's the 1 thing I would suggest.

[waleli]

Redfringe is right - use an Exacto blade and cut the otter on the skin side !

[MissTlingitAchievement]

I don't even know what to do or how to cut it or what to use.....

[dancin_booger]

otter hide hair ties

once the hides are cut, do i need to back them with anything ?

[waleli]

You can back them with some material if you want but, you don't really need to.

[dancin_booger]

otter hide hair ties

well, i just finished cutting out the hair ties, and they turned out great for a first time. it just took some patience and the use of the suggestions , so thanks.

[Selina]

maybe you could post some pics?
I'd like to see your new hairties!
:D

[TradisH~*~QueeniE]

Where can I get some??.....I've been looking for a long time now

[luvstraightdancrs]

Backup_Singa --- let me know what you want and $$$ you want to spend -- maybe I can locate some for you or work out a trade of some sort. PM me if you are interested.

[dancin_booger]

well, my wife and i have been traveling ,and hopefully we can post some pictures within the week.

[Zi-Sunka]

I'd suggest cutting the otter/mink in half then part way in middle so it is wrapped and it dangles. hairites easily fit on the bottoms, or you can attach them to hairties.

[gamelover]

yeah i agree with your ideas.

[WocusWoman]

Also, cut with the "grain" of the fur, and skin side up. Personally it just takes patience. The best ones I've made are made from the center neck to length of tail tips. I lay the hide out flat, then take my measuring tape and pen. I figure out the very center of the back from head to tail, making a light line, then use this as my first guideline. When you cut this, you already have two equal sides of both of your hairties finished. A good large otter pelt in Alaska goes for $200-250.00, each.