Author Topic: 5'3" Color Phase Black Bear Rug. Closed Mouth (MNTaxidermy) (Read 15199 times)

Michelle_Nelson · « **on:** March 18, 2013, 02:36:50 PM »

Here's a pic of a 5'3" Color Phase Black Bear Rug with a Closed Mouth. I've had this one done for over a month but havn't had time to get any pictures posted up. I've got quite a few more pictures of Mounts/Rugs to post I just havn't had time. I had a few minutes today so decided to post these up.

Never been asked to do a closed mouth before on a Black Bear Rug. I couldn't find a closed mouth rug shell in any of the catologs that I liked, so I made the rug shell for this rug. I think it turned out pretty nice!

PAW66 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 18, 2013, 02:42:54 PM »

Great looking bear, nice job on the closed mouth

combs338 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 18, 2013, 03:20:25 PM »

Looks great, i like the closed mouth

elkoholic1 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 18, 2013, 03:50:25 PM »

h20hunter · « **Reply #4 on:** March 18, 2013, 03:52:24 PM »

Sure is pretty.

steen · « **Reply #5 on:** March 18, 2013, 05:19:44 PM »

Very beautiful rug and nicely done!

Pathfinder101 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 18, 2013, 07:07:20 PM »

As always, great work Mich

h2ofowlr · « **Reply #7 on:** March 18, 2013, 07:09:38 PM »

Looks very good. Nice work on the rug.

jamesjett · « **Reply #8 on:** March 18, 2013, 07:13:55 PM »

Nice Michelle!

Turner89 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 18, 2013, 07:23:07 PM »

I like the closed mouth also. Next one I get will be closed mouth.

BOWHUNTER45 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 18, 2013, 07:45:54 PM »

very nice job Michelle

87Ford · « **Reply #11 on:** March 18, 2013, 07:52:50 PM »

Really nice. I like the closed mouth too.

E-man32 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 18, 2013, 08:15:15 PM »

Nicew bear looks awesome!

Alan K · « **Reply #13 on:** March 18, 2013, 08:19:38 PM »

Very nice!!

elksnout · « **Reply #14 on:** March 18, 2013, 08:49:22 PM »

That has to be the nicest bear rug I think I've ever seen. It looks like that thing could get up and walk! Closed mouth is awesome. Nicely done. Very nice work.

NWTFhunter · « **Reply #15 on:** March 18, 2013, 08:54:50 PM »

Looks real good to me !

Michelle_Nelson · « **Reply #16 on:** March 19, 2013, 02:49:05 PM »

Thanks for the compliments guys!

I really like the way this one turned out. I like the Closed Mouth. This is one of my favorite rugs that I've done.

Becky · « **Reply #17 on:** March 19, 2013, 03:18:27 PM »

Looks amazing.

I have a random question - what's the appeal of the closed mouth? Is it because everyone always gets theirs open, or is it because it's a much harder task to do?

just curious as I seen a lot of people comment on that part of it.

Michelle_Nelson · « **Reply #18 on:** March 19, 2013, 04:03:29 PM »

Smossys-girl

One of the reasons people like a closed mouth bear over an open mouth bear is because it is more common. The majority of the bears seen in the woods are going to have a closed mouth. It is more natural.

Becky · « **Reply #19 on:** March 19, 2013, 04:04:51 PM »

Quote from: Michelle_Nelson on March 19, 2013, 04:03:29 PM

Smossys-girl

One of the reasons people like a closed mouth bear over an open mouth bear is because it is more common. The majority of the bears seen in the woods are going to have a closed mouth. It is more natural.

Ohh okay, thanks

gaddy · « **Reply #20 on:** March 19, 2013, 04:14:50 PM »

& besides, who wants to look at the teeth that can eat you on a daily basis

Becky · « **Reply #21 on:** March 19, 2013, 04:17:27 PM »

Quote from: gaddy on March 19, 2013, 04:14:50 PM

& besides, who wants to look at the teeth that can eat you on a daily basis

Me! ... I like to live on the dangerous side

Michelle_Nelson · « **Reply #22 on:** March 21, 2013, 04:54:45 PM »

I think you guys are safe. Once they are nailed to the wall they can't hurt you.

X-Force · « **Reply #23 on:** March 21, 2013, 05:06:14 PM »

Good looking rug. I like the closed mouth kind of unique

NoImpactNoIdea · « **Reply #24 on:** March 21, 2013, 05:52:08 PM »

That looks much better than I would have thought a closed mouth would. Ive never seen one before!

Echomules · « **Reply #25 on:** April 04, 2013, 08:56:28 PM »

Boy I love that closed mouth look. Appears very natural. Nice job!

Michelle_Nelson · « **Reply #26 on:** April 18, 2013, 03:10:18 AM »

Thanks for the compliments guys.

Hunter Dug · « **Reply #27 on:** April 18, 2013, 07:43:16 AM »

Well Done Michelle. I am not a fan of the open mouth simply because it is all plastic, and not the original teeth looks too unnatural to me.

Michelle_Nelson · « **Reply #28 on:** April 21, 2013, 02:29:31 PM »

I've had a couple people call me and have me change there Open Mouth Rug to a Closed Mouth Rug after I posted pic's of this Bear Rug.

Jerome · « **Reply #29 on:** April 21, 2013, 04:23:00 PM »

I have also always been a big fan of the closed mouth look on rugs, with that being said by the looks of these pictures Michelle nailed this rug. Looks flawless and i am sure the lucky owner is pumped up to get this bear back.

seth30 · « **Reply #30 on:** May 10, 2013, 01:59:44 PM »

Love the rug, great work at usual michelle!

Shooter · « **Reply #31 on:** May 10, 2013, 02:38:20 PM »

Great job, I would bring you a bear in a minute, hopefully after Alaska in Sept, this rug is awesome Michelle!

pianoman9701 · « **Reply #32 on:** May 10, 2013, 02:48:31 PM »

Very cool. Looks like Yogi. Sweet face.

pencilsketcher · « **Reply #33 on:** May 18, 2013, 10:26:53 PM »

I like the look of the closed mouth. looks real good.

PolarBear · « **Reply #34 on:** May 18, 2013, 10:34:16 PM »

Really like it, good job! He looks like he is settling down for a nap on the floor, not all pissed off like the open mouth style plus it won't scare the kids.

Great job Michelle!

Whitelightning · « **Reply #35 on:** May 20, 2013, 10:25:40 PM »

Nice looking rug!

NWBREW · « **Reply #36 on:** May 22, 2013, 01:39:59 AM »

The more I look at that the more I like the look of the closed mouth. Nicely done.

Bob Williams1 · « **Reply #37 on:** May 22, 2013, 04:02:51 AM »

I will definitely been doing a closed mouth on mine WHEN i get it.. How's that for some positive thoughts for the day!!

The late nights are gettin to me

Michelle_Nelson · « **Reply #38 on:** May 24, 2013, 07:00:40 PM »

Thanks for all the compliments. Just finnished painting 2 more open mouth bear rugs today. Will get pics up in the next week or so.

Michelle_Nelson · « **Reply #39 on:** August 31, 2013, 01:30:42 PM »

Something different for you Bear Hunters looking to have a Rug done. . . .

The more I look at this rug the more I like a Closed mouth vs. an Open mouth.

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