Removing marker from tree/rawhide

[hh1302]

I would like to build a Sam Stagg skeleton-style saddle, possibly leaving the rear of the cantle exposed. But the maker--not a complaint, at all--marked the rear of the cantle with style, date, etc with a black marker. Is there a way to remove that without damaging the rawhide or varnish?

Thanks,

Hugh

[cowboycolonel]

Nope

[keplerts]

I have used Mr Clean Magic Erasers on raw hide swells with great results.  You could give that a try.

[Goldshot Ron]

Try taking a Sharpie and mark over the lettering; and, quickly wipe it off.  The ink in the permanent marker reactivates the old ink so that you can wipe it off.  I've done this on other items, and white boards where someone used the wrong pin.  Most of the time it does work. 

[rounderone]

Original poster - did any of those methods work for you?