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Antler Mounts

Old 03-08-2009, 06:16 PM
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I try and do antler mounts all on my own using putty to make the base and felt to cover it up. Any photos/tips on how you guys do yours would be greatly apprectiated. Thanks!
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Old 03-10-2009, 04:32 AM
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I have always used a paper mache, it tends not to shrink as much as putty. I also use felt as a cover and cut my own bases with my band saw.
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Old 03-28-2009, 05:14 PM
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If I did my own (I work at a taxy) with supplies from a hardware shop....I would use something like a 2 part apoxy or bondo. Something that dries VERY, VERY hard and then sand it down to the proper shape so the blend between the base and the bone is not visable.

Use felt as your pre-leather template, so you don't waste expensive leather if you mess up. Also, make sure on your template that you're bringing the two pieces together behind the antlers and therefore out of view when the mount is complete.
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Old 03-29-2009, 06:59 AM
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Well my grandpa started mine but I finished it. So he just put a few wood blocks and pack them into the skull with puddy. Then I just took a sander to shake of the extra puddy/wood and to make it lean forward a little.

Sorrynot a very good pic.

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Old 03-30-2009, 01:17 PM
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I have one done and the taxi took the hide around the horns and tanned it. Looks sharp
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