Bear rug question??

[Becky]

I like the tan around the bear, then the dark brown beyond the tan (outer edge) it shows off the bear better, plus its all earth tones, usually blends in well with other colors as apposed to red or green felt. You can go with other colors with future bears, you will have to decide then if you want them all looking alike or different.

I was thinking the same thing looking at the pictures. I most definitely like the offset color first (brown, tan, gray) then black or dark brown on the outside. Just being able to see the bear's outline in contrast looked more pleasing. Just my thoughts, they all look great though either way.

[Kuduman]

Choose colors that compliment the bear. On real black bears I almost always use a black base color especially if it was skinned properly. and the top color i choose will accent any other color on the bear I want to accentuate like a tan muzzle. On your bear a green on black would look good as well as a red on black and a tan on black.

[Netminder01]

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[AdnaHunter]

Royal blue!

[police women of America]

Royal blue!

 

[lewy]

I went with charcoal and black and am happy with it. Ive seen some red ones with faded felt that look horrible so I would caution that, pick colors that don't clash with your room

[trophyhunt]

I also like the mouth closed, it just looks phony to me when it's open.  Rainier taxidermy is going to do the bear I shot on Sunday, I've never done a real rug before.  They are expensive!  I have a full mount, half mount and a few hair on tan's.  I like the hair on tan, much cheaper!!  I never considered what color for the felt, thanks for the thread, I will have to ask Zach what he does. 

[jrebel]

Final decision made.....Mouth closed black inside and burgundy / dark cranberry outside.   Can't wait to get the mount back....super excited.