Curling is unfortunately something that cowhide rugs can do
There are a number of things that might cause your cowhide to curl on the edges
Poor quality is one, but even a good quality cowhide can curl up on the edges
Basically it is caused by your cowhide drying out and the skin is contracting
This can be due to heat exposure like strong sun, heaters or under floor heating
and normally happens over a long period of time
Tame a curling Cowhide
Lightly mist the top and underneath of your cowhide with water.
You don’t need to saturate it, but just dampen
Place a towel underneath your cowhide and one on top of the curling piece
Pile up some of your heavy books on top of the curling piece and leave overnight
Or steam iron with a cloth between the iron and your cowhide
Voila no more unruly edges
If the curling continues to be a problem you can trim off the curling edges
Just use a sharp craft knife and cut from the underside of your cowhide.
Cutting from the underside cuts the leather but not the hair leaving you
a nice layer of hair falling over the edge
Curling Cowhide
Curling Cowhide
Curling is unfortunately something that cowhide rugs can do
There are a number of things that might cause your cowhide to curl on the edges
Poor quality is one, but even a good quality cowhide can curl up on the edges
Basically it is caused by your cowhide drying out and the skin is contracting
This can be due to heat exposure like strong sun, heaters or under floor heating
and normally happens over a long period of time
Tame a curling Cowhide
You don’t need to saturate it, but just dampen
Voila no more unruly edges
If the curling continues to be a problem you can trim off the curling edges
Just use a sharp craft knife and cut from the underside of your cowhide.
Cutting from the underside cuts the leather but not the hair leaving you
a nice layer of hair falling over the edge