Possum Shaving

Using the possum that I had from the first week I wanted to apply some physical techniques that would change it into more of a leather product.

I used a variation of tools to shave the possum, my hunting knife proved the most efficient.

Long piece of possum

Possum fur, It needs to be cut out of the way

Cut possum Fur.

Short fur.

After a possum haircut.

Shaved with an array of tools

Contrary to belief, a disposable shaver isn't the best tool for the job.

My array of possum shaving tools

The possum skin is somewhat like leather, but thinner, almost a parchment.

Very thin/

It is very maleable, and has frayed edges.

Even with the knife I didn't get all of the fur off. I wasn't concerened with being too precise.

The long bald possum piece.

A contrast between fur and shaved sections.