Buzz
Make a good luck charm by preserving a rabbit's foot in alcohol and sodium tetraborate. Rabbit's feet have been considered lucky charms for a long time, especially the rear left foot. If you're a rabbit hunter looking to utilize as much of the carcass as possible, it's simple to preserve the foot and turn it into a lucky charm. You can either keep it for yourself or gift it to a friend.
Essential Information
- Place the rabbit's foot in a jar and fill it with 70% isopropyl rubbing alcohol. Seal the jar and let the foot soak for 48 hours.
- Afterward, rinse the foot with water and transfer it to a fresh jar. Fill the jar with a solution of 15 parts warm water to 1 part sodium tetraborate.
- Allow the foot to soak in the solution for 24 hours. Then, rinse it with water and let it air dry.
Procedure
Preserving the Foot with Rubbing Alcohol
Cleanse the foot. Whether you've obtained a rabbit's foot from a local farmer or harvested one yourself, you can preserve it for use as a lucky charm. Start by thoroughly cleansing the foot to remove any dirt, blood, or parasites from the fur.
Immerse it in rubbing alcohol. Submerge the foot in 70% isopropyl rubbing alcohol and let it soak for 48 hours. Ensure the foot is fully immersed, then seal the container. You can purchase rubbing alcohol online or from local stores.
Rinse it thoroughly. After 48 hours, remove the foot from the alcohol and rinse it with water to remove any residual alcohol. Squeezing the foot can help expel alcohol trapped in the fur.
Reuse the alcohol. Don't discard the alcohol after use. If you plan to preserve another rabbit's foot in the future, store the alcohol in a labeled container for future use.
Preparing the Sodium Tetraborate Solution Bath
Submerge it in the sodium tetraborate mixture. After rinsing the foot, immerse it in a solution of warm water and sodium tetraborate, commonly known as Borax. This mixture aids in the preservation process by dehydrating the skin and tissues.
Rinse and air-dry the foot. Following 24 hours in the solution, remove the foot and thoroughly rinse it to remove any remaining sodium tetraborate. Pat the foot dry with paper towels and allow it to air-dry completely.
Cap the foot. Once dry, the foot will regain its softness. To finish, cap the foot with a piece of leather or other material. If using it as a keychain, attach a hook or loop to the cap.
