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NEW BATCH JUST IN!

Below are front and back photos of the sheepskins we currently have available. Under the photos are details about each pelt.
Don't see what you're looking for? 
We're expecting additional pelts back soon - contact us and we'll make a note to let you know when they arrive. For questions or a shipping quote contact us at: bidewee@aol.com  

A satisfied customer...
Betsy M., Newberg, OR

 Satisfied customers...
Smudge L. & Bandit M., Newberg, OR
Description of terms used:
 Dimensions - are approximate and were measured at the longest/widest points.
Lock (Staple) Length - is an average of wool lock measurements taken throughout the pelt.

Washing Instructions for Sheepskins
 For Buck's County Sheepskins:
 Machine or hand-wash (we strongly suggest hand washing for the sake of your washing machine as well as the hide) in cold
or warm water (do not exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. We recommend the use of Kookaburra or Eucalan Wool Wash.
You can find these products online. Do not use Woolite, laundry detergents or fabric softeners.
 For Hand Washing: Put the skin in the tub and hold it under the water until the skin is thoroughly saturated with water. Gently
churn the skin to get the soap moving around the fibers and let soak for 5-10 minutes then rinse. Gently squeeze out excess water.
 For Machine Washing: Set to gentle cycle. Once skin is thoroughly soaked, allow machine to churn briefly. The more churning,
the more the wool will mat. Let soak 5-10 minutes. Spin cycle briefly to remove excess water. Rinse if necessary.
Dry: NEVER tumble dry-this will mat the wool more. Line dry (NOT IN SUN) or dry flat (wool side down) and stretch to shape while damp.
Brush (if desired)with soft wire brush when wet, when damp, and when dry.
Do not tumble dry-heat will damage sheepskins, resulting is shrinking and hardening of pelt.
For Stern Tanning Sheepskins:
Wash skin in 80 degree water with mild liquid detergent in gentle cycle. Some customers add a teaspoon of olive oil to rinse bath.
Spin out excess water. Hang dry in room temperature, indoors. While it is still a little damp, occasionally stretch the hide from side
to side to help open up the leather. If the hide is too wet, the stretching will not accomplish anything. When the hide is damp, stretching
will open up the leather and the leather will lighten in color and become soft. If the hide becomes too dry prior to stretching, lightly
moisten the leather with water, and fold the hide leather to leather. Once the leather becomes damp, stretching can be done.

Tannery Legend
The first letter of the pelt number denotes which Tannery it's from...
B = Bucks County Fur Products (sheepskins are washable)
S = Stern Tanning (sheepskins are washable)

                     Please Note: all photos below are thumbnails - clicking on them will bring up larger versions... 

Jacob Sheepskins
Jacob sheep grow a medium grade wool (24-36 microns, Bradford count 44-56s, demi-luster),
with an open character, a soft springy handle and little or no kemp, or britchyness. 
Jacob sheep are sheared annually and grow 3 to 7 inches of wool (staple length) per year.
All photos below are thumbnails - clicking on them will bring up larger versions...
Jacob Pelt #B-J5
 $200*
Color: Black & White
Dimensions:
40"L x 25"W
Lock Length: 2"
Weight: 1 lb 15 oz		 Jacob Pelt #B-J6
 $250*
Color: Black & White
Dimensions:
39"L x 27"W
Lock Length: 3 1/2"
Weight: 2 lb 10 oz  		 Jacob Pelt #B-J8
 $180*
Color: Black & White
Dimensions:
39"L x 23"W
Lock Length: 1"
Weight: 1 lb 5 oz  

*Pelt cost only - does not include postage.

             Navajo-Churro (N-C) Sheepskins
Navajo-Churro wool comes in a wide range of natural colors (for a list of Navajo-Churro colors & patterns click here), is classified as coarse and is composed of three distinct types of fiber: 1) Inner Coat: wool fibers ranging from 10-35 microns, comprising 80% of the fleece, 2) Outer Coat: hair fibers measuring 35+ microns, comprising 10-20% of the fleece, 3) Kemp: short opaque fibers of 65+ microns, not to exceed 5% of the fleece. The fleece is open with no defined crimp and should be lustrous with a silky hand. Navajo-Churro sheep can grow 8" to 12" inches of wool a year (up to 1" per month).  We shear our Churros twice a year so staple lengths on our pelts range from 2" to 7".
                                All photos below are thumbnails - clicking on them will bring up larger versions...
 
NC Pelt #B-N4
$450*
Color: White w/Gray at Skin
(Pattern: Gray Badger)
Dimensions:
48 x 31"W
Lock Length: 6"
Weight:  6 lbs		 NC Pelt #B-N6
$300*
Color: Brown & White
Dimensions:
43"L x 28"W
Lock Length: 3"
Weight: 2 lbs 14 oz
 NC Pelt #B-N11
$425*
Color: White/Gray/Black
Dimensions:
47" L x 27"W
Lock Length: 3"
Weight: 3 lbs 14 oz		 NC Pelt #B-N20
$225*
Color: White
Dimensions:
43" L x 27"W
Lock Length: 4-5"
Weight: 2 lbs 5 oz
NC Pelt #B-N21
$300*
Color: Beige/Gray/Brn/Blk
(Pattern: Gray & Tan)
Dimensions:
43" L x 26"W
Lock Length: 3-5"
Weight: 2 lbs 8 oz
(Click for more photos)		 NC Pelt #B-N22
$325*
Color: Black with White
 Dimensions:
43" L x 26"W
Lock Length: 6"
Weight: 2 lbs 11 oz
(Click for more photos)		 NC Pelt #B-N23
$450*
Color: Brown
Dimensions:
42" L x 28"W
Lock Length: 6"
Weight: 2 lbs 15 oz		 NC Pelt #B-N24
$450*
Color: Black with Silver
Dimensions:
44" L x 27"W
Lock Length: 6"
Weight: 2 lbs 15 oz
NC Pelt #B-N25
$450*
Color: Brown & White
(Pattern: Brown & Tan)
Dimensions:
43" L x 27"W
Lock Length: 4 1/2"
Weight: 3 lbs 4 oz		 NC Pelt #B-N26
$425*
Color: White & BrownBlack
(Pattern: Black & Tan)
Dimensions:
40" L x 26"W
Lock Length: 4"
Weight: 2 lbs 14 oz		 NC Pelt #B-N27
$250*
Color: White
Dimensions:
39" L x 25"W
Lock Length: 3"
Weight: 2 lbs 11 oz		 NC Pelt #B-N28
$250*
Color: White with Gray
Dimensions:
40" L x 27"W
Lock Length: 4"
Weight: 2 lbs 4 oz
NC Pelt #B-N29
$450*
Color: Beige/Gray/Brn/Blk
Dimensions:
44" L x 28"W
Lock Length: 5-7"
Weight: 3 lbs		 NC Pelt #B-N30
$225*
Color: Brownish Black
Dimensions:
34" L x 24"W
Lock Length: 3"
Weight: 1 lbs 10oz		 NC Pelt #B-N31
$450*
Color: White
Dimensions:
46" L x 27"W
Lock Length: 4-5"
Weight: 4 lbs 3 oz		 NC Pelt #B-N32
$275*
Color: White with Gray
Dimensions:
46" L x 25"W
Lock Length: 6"
Weight: 2 lbs 4 oz
(Click for more photos)

*Pelt cost only - does not include postage.
   
 
Pelt #B-X5
Border Leicester x Gotland
x Navajo-Churro
$225*
Color: White with Gray
Dimensions:
36"L x 22"W
Lock Length: 3"
Weight:  2 lbs 1 oz		 Pelt #B-X6
Border Leicester
x Gotland x Navajo-Churro
$350*
Color: White w/Gray Spot
Dimensions:
40"L x 25W
Lock Length: 3"
Weight:  3 lbs 7 oz 		 Pelt #B-X7
 Border Leicester
 x Navajo-Churro
$275*
 Color: White w/Gray Fibers
Dimensions:
43"L x 27"W
Lock Length: 3"
Weight:  2 lbs 9 oz 
 Pelt #B-X8
Border Leicester
x Navajo-Churro
$250*
Color: White w/Gray Fibers
Dimensions:
37"L x 25"W
Lock Length: 4"
Weight:  2 lbs 5 oz
(Click for more photos)
Pelt #B-X9
Border Leicester x Navajo-Churro
$375*
Color: Brownish Black
Dimensions:
45"L x 30"W
Lock Length: 3-5"
Weight:  4 lbs 11 oz 		 Pelt #B-X10
 Border Leicester x Gotland
x Navajo-Churro
$275*
Color: White
Dimensions: 43"L x 26"W
Lock Length: 4"
Weight:  2 lbs 10 oz 
 Pelt #B-X11
 Border Leicester x Gotland
x Navajo-Churro
$300*
Color: White
Dimensions: 43"L x 24"W
Lock Length: 4"
Weight:  2 lbs 15 oz 
(Click for more photos)		 Pelt #B-X12
 Border Leicester
x Navajo-Churro
$250*
Color: White
Dimensions: 42"L x 27"W
Lock Length: 4"
Weight:  3 lbs 2 oz 
Pelt #B-X13
Border Leicester x Navajo-Churro
$250*
Color: White
Dimensions: 45"L x 26"W
Lock Length: 4-5"
Weight:  2 lbs 15 oz
 Pelt #B-X14
 Border Leicester x Gotland
x Navajo-Churro
$250*
Color: White
Dimensions: 41"L x 26"W
Lock Length: 3-5"
Weight:  3 lbs
Pelt #B-X15
 Border Leicester
x Navajo-Churro
$325* SOLD
Color: White w/Gray Fibers
Dimensions: 43"L x 28"W
Lock Length: 5"
Weight:  2 lbs 11 oz 		 Pelt #B-X16
 Border Leicester x Gotland
x Navajo-Churro
$250* SOLD
Color: White
Dimensions: 42"L x 25"W
Lock Length: 6"
Weight:  3 lbs 1 oz 

Payment Terms: Payment in full [pelt plus postage] is due prior to shipment. If you're interested in purchasing a pelt contact: bidewee@aol.com and we'll calculate shipping costs and options.  Packages can be sent via the US Postal Service (USPS), United Parcel Service (UPS) or FedEx Ground/Home Delivery.  Shipping charges are in addition to the pelt prices shown and are billed at cost plus insurance. 

                                                                             

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