Thank you Scott Spaid for hooking me up with this spare cape! The antlers on this mount are from a buck killed many moons ago, but the cape is from a buck that was harvested by our neighbor in early October this past season.
A little reminder that with a little extra moolah to cover the cost of a replacement cape, Iโm able to mount antlers of bucks that were harvested in the past! ... See MoreSee Less
If any of you are looking for something to do next weekend, keep the Pennsylvania Taxidermist Associations Sportsmanโs show in mind.
The event is open to the public from 10 am - 3 pm on Saturday March 21st. There will be over 80 vendors present, raffles, and (for me the most exciting part) the taxidermy competition floor will be open for public viewing. There will be hundreds of displays ranging from mammals to waterfowl, reptiles, fish, and everything in between. Youโll see everything from entry level taxidermy work to masters level quality.
This year will sadly be the first year that Iโm not entering a piece in the competition, as Iโm still fighting to finish critters from the 24/25 season by the end of April. But Iโll certainly be there to soak in some taxidermy education, support the organization and fellow taxidermists, and have a great time.
A little taxidermy 101 on nose pad details ๐ค ๐ฆ
The photos below show exactly what goes in to finishing a whitetail nose pad. Or at least what the nose pad looks like through each step.
When I tell clients that their critter needs 2 weeks to dry before finishing touches are applied, these are some of those finishing touches.
Photo 1: Shows a nose after the two week drying period. It looks flat/ volume-less and dry.
Photo 2: Every single nose nodule has been filled in with Mod Podge craft glue to add depth.
Photo 3: The nose pad and bottom lip have been painted with an air brush from a side angle to give the nose pad its main color, but leaving a slight fleshy look to the cracks and crevices between each nodule.
Photo 4 and 5: A thin layer of gloss finish has been added to the nose pad and bottom lip to give it a wet or moist appearance.
I sent this shoulder mount home a few months ago. My client mentioned he was going to build a base for it with his brother. This morning he sent me a few photos of the finished product. I must say it turned out pretty slick! A reminder that even if you get a shoulder mount, it doesnโt have to be displayed on the wall. Thank you for sharing, Jon Bovee! ๐ฆ ... See MoreSee Less
Handsome devil I mounted yesterday ๐ฆ
Thank you Scott Spaid for hooking me up with this spare cape! The antlers on this mount are from a buck killed many moons ago, but the cape is from a buck that was harvested by our neighbor in early October this past season.
A little reminder that with a little extra moolah to cover the cost of a replacement cape, Iโm able to mount antlers of bucks that were harvested in the past! ... See MoreSee Less
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Nice work how do you get the skin in front of the eye to dry so flawlessly.
Looks fantastic buddy!!!
Mr. Attitude ๐ก ๐ค ๐ฆ ... See MoreSee Less
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A handsome home town buck, ready to rock! ๐ค๐ผ ๐ฆ ... See MoreSee Less
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Good morning!
If any of you are looking for something to do next weekend, keep the Pennsylvania Taxidermist Associations Sportsmanโs show in mind.
The event is open to the public from 10 am - 3 pm on Saturday March 21st. There will be over 80 vendors present, raffles, and (for me the most exciting part) the taxidermy competition floor will be open for public viewing. There will be hundreds of displays ranging from mammals to waterfowl, reptiles, fish, and everything in between. Youโll see everything from entry level taxidermy work to masters level quality.
This year will sadly be the first year that Iโm not entering a piece in the competition, as Iโm still fighting to finish critters from the 24/25 season by the end of April. But Iโll certainly be there to soak in some taxidermy education, support the organization and fellow taxidermists, and have a great time.
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Handsome son of a gun from yesterday all groomed out and ready to dry ๐ฆ ... See MoreSee Less
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A small herd of handsome bucks all finished up and ready to rock ๐ค๐ผ๐ฆ ... See MoreSee Less
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A little taxidermy 101 on nose pad details ๐ค ๐ฆ
The photos below show exactly what goes in to finishing a whitetail nose pad. Or at least what the nose pad looks like through each step.
When I tell clients that their critter needs 2 weeks to dry before finishing touches are applied, these are some of those finishing touches.
Photo 1: Shows a nose after the two week drying period. It looks flat/ volume-less and dry.
Photo 2: Every single nose nodule has been filled in with Mod Podge craft glue to add depth.
Photo 3: The nose pad and bottom lip have been painted with an air brush from a side angle to give the nose pad its main color, but leaving a slight fleshy look to the cracks and crevices between each nodule.
Photo 4 and 5: A thin layer of gloss finish has been added to the nose pad and bottom lip to give it a wet or moist appearance.
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What’s your method of keeping paint from getting on all the little hair spots on the nose pad ?
First thing I look at on any mount. ๐๐ผ
One headed home this morning and a few more that recently left the shop ๐ค๐ผ ๐ฆ ... See MoreSee Less
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Good work Andrew ๐
I sent this shoulder mount home a few months ago. My client mentioned he was going to build a base for it with his brother. This morning he sent me a few photos of the finished product. I must say it turned out pretty slick! A reminder that even if you get a shoulder mount, it doesnโt have to be displayed on the wall. Thank you for sharing, Jon Bovee! ๐ฆ ... See MoreSee Less
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