Tanning Masterclass
Master the art of tanning small & big game skins
Full masterclass available for only $247 $172
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Meet your instructor
Mark Szczepkowski
Mark Szczepkowski
Mark Szczepkowski has spent more than 45 years mastering the art of tanning, earning the trust of professional taxidermists across the country. He provides high-quality tanning services for more than 50 taxidermists nationwide, including respected studios like Wildlife Creations and John Thomas Taxidermy.
Raised hunting and trapping in Wisconsin's Northwoods, Mark developed a lifelong passion for wildlife and preservation. Now based in North Idaho, he combines decades of field experience with specialized tanning techniques to produce durable, lifelike hides for whitetail deer, predators, and big game.
His expertise in hide preparation, fur quality, and tanning has made him a trusted resource for delivering consistent, top-tier results that bring mounts to life.
Course Details
Length:
5 hours
This comprehensive masterclass delivers over 5 hours of in-depth tanning instruction, giving you a complete understanding of the techniques, tools, and step-by-step processes needed to produce soft, professional-quality hides.
Video Count:
42 Lessons
With 42 individual lessons, this course breaks down every aspect of hide tanning into manageable, focused training segments.
Coverage:
Beginner to Advanced
Whether you're tanning your first hide or refining techniques developed over years in the shop, this masterclass provides valuable instruction for every skill level.
Learn proven tanning techniques from one of the most experienced professionals in the industry. From proper skin preparation and fleshing to salting, pickling, shaving, neutralizing, oiling, breaking, and finishing, you'll gain the knowledge and hands-on methods needed to consistently produce soft, durable, professional-quality hides for taxidermy, display, or personal use.
Equipment and Chemicals
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Turning Faces
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Rough Fleshing
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Salting
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Rehydration
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Pickling
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Shaving
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Re-Pickle and Neutralize
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Oiling
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Breaking
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Tanning Process Full Recap
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Prepare. Learn how to properly prepare every hide by mastering skinning, fleshing, turning ears and lips, salting, and rehydrating. Build the foundation for a successful tan by using the right tools and techniques from the very beginning.
Tan. Follow the complete tanning process from pickling and shaving to neutralizing, oiling, and chemical application. Learn the professional methods that produce clean, durable, and long-lasting leather.
Finish. Master the final steps of breaking, softening, grooming, and finishing your hides. Discover how to create soft, flexible leather with clean, fluffy fur that's ready for taxidermy, display, or long-term storage.
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