Soup's On !

[HD]

Ok.....not really.....

Just boil'in up antlers for this years mounting project. 

[HD]

This year we took the advice of some members, and we are try'in the premolded forms from Wasco....we'll keep ya posted... 

[HD]

I didn't like the way the new molded forms were, so, I trimmed them down & sanded

[HD]

Then I hot glued the antlers in place. Then using some spackling putty, filled in the gaps.

[HD]

Here is the finished product.

Didn't take as long as my original process, and it turned out "ok"
Just not sure if I'm as happy with it yet.........

[Swany]

How much time do you think you ended up saving HD? I have not seen those molds before. I might have to check them out.

[HD]

Prolly 8 to 12 hours. Depending on the curing time of the putty I used before to mold the whole thing. I will say, that the maniquins are lighter than the putty. And just as easy to sand and mold to what you like in design.

[Auggie]

Even easier if you find one you like. Then you don't have to change them either. Most have a plywood backer and I would suggest screwing them vs. hot glue. I do a few other little things to mine before covering with leather. They get a foam pad under the leather. Depending what the customer wants to spend, I hand braid leather for my finish around antler and oval. if they want cheaper I just purchased pre-made braid. Then onto a solid oak or walnut plaque with hanger, and if they really want to to spend some cash we laser engrave pictures, dates, stories, or whatever text or #'s they want on it!!!

Looks good HD! You need a winter job, come and see me.

[lentz]

where do you find the molds? i have 2 deer i want to mount

[HD]

Wasco.com