View Full Version : What to make with rabbit skins?
boisdevie
09-03-2007, 18:03
I've got lots of rabbit skins that I've tanned with the fur on. So far I've made a hat. I was wondering about moccasins but does anyone have any other ideas what I can make with them?
I've got lots of rabbit skins that I've tanned with the fur on. So far I've made a hat. I was wondering about moccasins but does anyone have any other ideas what I can make with them?
How about a nice warm pair of mittens for winter!
Rabbit is definately far to frail for moccasins. I second the mittens.
If you have over 50 I would rather suggest a rabbitskin blanket though. Not made it myself, but it is something I want to do.
madrussian
09-03-2007, 19:26
I'd like to see a pic of your hat. I have a few skins and would like to try to make a hat.
Matt Weir
09-03-2007, 22:39
I'd like to see a pic of your hat. I have a few skins and would like to try to make a hat.
The next 'big thing' in the coming summer collection I believe...
http://betland.blogspot.com/rabbithead.jpg
:lmao:
Matt.
madrussian
11-03-2007, 22:22
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
British Red
12-03-2007, 07:33
I believe the traditional thing to make out of rabbit skins is.....rabbits :)
How about a pellet pouch??? would that be possible do you gents think???
Spikey DaPikey
13-03-2007, 11:49
Rabbit skin blanket for a hammock :rolleyes:
Risclean
14-03-2007, 01:14
Bikini? ;)
pierre girard
14-03-2007, 11:56
I've got lots of rabbit skins that I've tanned with the fur on. So far I've made a hat. I was wondering about moccasins but does anyone have any other ideas what I can make with them?
My grandmother made blankets from green rabbit skin. These were made in the Ojibwe style. This would make an extremely warm blanket - suitable for cold Minnesota winters. She would do it in the following manner:
Cut scraped green skins into one inch strips (cutting round and round the hide). She would then soak the strips in water and place the wet green skin strips on a pole - letting the wind whip and twist the strip into cord. The cord would then be woven into blanket squares. It would take a number of squares to make a blanket. The squares would be whipstitched together with another rabbit skin cord.
PG