A hand stirring citric acid solution in a large metal pot for hide tanning preparation
A hand stirring citric acid solution in a large metal pot for hide tanning preparation

Citric Acid – Pickling Agent for Hide Tanning (15 oz)

CA$7.99

This is 15oz of citric acid, used for acidifying (“pickling”) hides, a preparatory step in hide tanning. You can acidify a hide to help a fur rug hold its hair + to get your barktan leathers off to a good start.

Recipe for acidifying:

  • 3 oz of citric acid

  • 1 lb of salt

  • combine in 1 gallon of warm water and dissolve

  • scale up the recipe as large as you need to submerge a hide.

  • This package is enough citric acid for 5 gallons of water, good for one medium sized hide or two to three small pelts.

This is 15oz of citric acid, used for acidifying (“pickling”) hides, a preparatory step in hide tanning. You can acidify a hide to help a fur rug hold its hair + to get your barktan leathers off to a good start.

Prices are in CAD. Click the upper-right tab to view local currency. Tool orders ship on Wednesdays.

USA residents: as of August 30, 2025 the de minimis $800 purchase exemption has been lifted. Expect to pay duties (tariffs) on incoming goods. We will invoice you within two weeks of delivery.

This is 15oz of citric acid, used for acidifying (“pickling”) hides, a preparatory step in hide tanning. You can acidify a hide to help a fur rug hold its hair + to get your barktan leathers off to a good start.

Recipe for acidifying:

  • 3 oz of citric acid

  • 1 lb of salt

  • combine in 1 gallon of warm water and dissolve

  • scale up the recipe as large as you need to submerge a hide.

  • This package is enough citric acid for 5 gallons of water, good for one medium sized hide or two to three small pelts.

This is 15oz of citric acid, used for acidifying (“pickling”) hides, a preparatory step in hide tanning. You can acidify a hide to help a fur rug hold its hair + to get your barktan leathers off to a good start.

Prices are in CAD. Click the upper-right tab to view local currency. Tool orders ship on Wednesdays.

USA residents: as of August 30, 2025 the de minimis $800 purchase exemption has been lifted. Expect to pay duties (tariffs) on incoming goods. We will invoice you within two weeks of delivery.