![]() “The bedroom never got untarped,” she said. Once the new gaiters were made, Merlin came up with other projects to make in the spare bedroom. ![]() While Barb thought it was a great, one-time project that would be over soon, she was quite wrong. Merlin took over a spare bedroom for a space to work in, tarping it to protect everything. “So, he decided he would drop the beaver himself, tan the hide himself, and make the gaiters himself,” his wife Barb Heinze recalled. He remembered making a pair of gaiters during his 4H years and realized he needn’t pay an exorbitant sum for what he wanted. But, when he checked the prices, they were a bit steep for his taste. Even just plain hides that he could sew himself into whatever he wanted were way too expensive. That was all well and good, but then one day Merlin needed a new pair of beaver fur gaiters.Īt first, he was just going to buy them. Making things passed the time in the evening, and he always had something cool to show for the time he invested. So, you know, you have to entertain yourself.” “When I had to go to work for a living, I had a lot of time in the evenings because I didn’t go to town much. “I’m a ranch hand by trade,” he told Cowboy State Daily. Those early experiences in 4H not only taught Merlin how to make a lot of things, but it gave him the confidence later in life to make with his own two hands almost anything he could envision. ![]() Merlin Heinz lives in Thermopolis, where, as a young boy, he learned the amazing tricks of transformation at a magic little “school” otherwise known as 4H. All items offered shall be interpreted to mean that Western Montana Fur Center does not offer to sell items of which the sale of is prohibited in your state or country.THERMOPOLIS - Merlin might not be the first name that comes to mind when thinking of mountain men.īut it’s the perfect name for someone who not only can look a lot like a mountain man when he wants to, but can take buffalo hides and transform them into one-of-a-kind coats, pillows, hats, and mittens, which are in demand around the world. We will hold the said buyer accountable for any legal fees and/or fine incurred on Western Montana Fur Center. It's the buyers full responsibility to make sure he/she follows in accordance with the laws of their state or country. Some animal parts may not be bought/sold/possessed in certain areas. Thanks to natural variations in wild fur no two hides will look identical.įur Disclaimer - All of our products are obtained legally, we possess all proper licenses and permits required by the State of Montana and Federal law. Camera lighting can also slightly change how a product looks. Variation Disclaimer - Please be aware that each type of fur has its own unique range of variations in color shades & overall look. There is typically more pale markings in the better grades and darker markings in the lower grades hence why the pale option may cost more than the dark option. This option is to help us help you when we pick out your hide we can lean in one direction or the other depending on your color preference. III's (#3's - craft grade commonly have tears or holes and/or slip spots, or sometimes no damage just poor quality fur, most of our #3s are #1s that have taken on damage so there will still be a good amount of top quality usable fur to craft with)ĬOLOR- You can choose from Pale or Dark, but keep in mind not all hides are as pale or as dark as others may be. SLTS (Slightly damaged, usually have one small flaw that is hard to notice with the untrained eye, such as a small hole in leather, slip spot (bald spot), rubbed fur and some may have partial or missing tails and/or damaged faces) I&II's (Top 10-20%, Complete without damages or gradable flaws) Taxidermy mountable badgers (and other hides) with feet are occasionally offered, if not readily available in our online store please call for 40 or email for inquires on availability. ![]() Your badger may come tubed/cased or opened, if you prefer to have a tubed/cased hide please make a note of it and attach it to your order. Better grade badgers have some of the most beautiful fur in the world their exquisite blend of dark & pale markings is hard to top. Freshly tanned badger hides available in a variety of grades & sizes. ![]()
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