Professional Wet Tanning for Taxidermy & Mounting
Wet tanning is the backbone of a successful mount. At Sway’s Creation, our wet tan service delivers soft, stretchy, and dependable hides that are easy to work with and built to last.
This is our most requested service, trusted by professional taxidermists who want consistent results with minimal prep time. You send us your skins — we handle the rest.
What Is a Wet Tan?
A wet tan is a professional tanning process that leaves the hide soft, pliable, and slightly moist, making it ideal for stretching, forming, and mounting.
Wet tanned hides are preferred for:
Shoulder mounts
Full body mounts
Detailed taxidermy work
Projects requiring maximum stretch and accuracy
At Sway’s Creation, each hide is processed individually, never rushed or mass-produced, ensuring quality and reliability every time.
Our Most Popular Tanning Service
Frozen Skins — Easy on Your End
- When you send frozen skins:
- Skin the animal
- Bag, tag, and freeze
- Ship it to us
- Our detailed processes ensure:
- Limp and stretchy
- Easy to mount
- Consistent in thickness
we take care of everything — turning, salting, shaving, tanning, oiling, and finishing.
Precision Turning & Thin Shaving
We pay special attention to turning and shaving
- high-detail areas such as:
- Neck
- Face
- Edges
- Our shaving quality delivers:
- Maximum stretch
- Little to no shrinkage
- Excellent workability
Our experienced technicians shave hides thin where it matters most, resulting in capes that stretch properly and conform easily during mounting.
Species We Handle
Our wet tanning service is suitable for:
- Small and large game
- Deer and predators
- Exotic species
- Birds and specialty mounts
Each hide is treated according to its species-specific requirements to ensure optimal results.
Our Wet Tanning Process
Step 01
Inspection & Preparation
Every hide is carefully inspected, fleshed, and prepared to remove excess tissue and oils.
Step 02
Turning, Salting & Tanning
Hides are professionally turned, salted, shaved, and tanned using proven methods that protect hair integrity and flexibility.
Step 03
Finishing & Quality Check
Before return, each wet tan is oiled, conditioned, and inspected to ensure it is mount-ready and consistent.
Why Choose Sway’s Creation for Wet Tanning?
- Nearly mount-ready results
- Thin, even shaving with attention to detail
- Minimal shrinkage, maximum stretch
- Frozen & salted hides accepted
- Trusted by professional taxidermists