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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: swanny on July 28, 2016, 08:36:31 AM

Title: Finally got my mount done (mostly)
Post by: swanny on July 28, 2016, 08:36:31 AM: I got my first deer last fall and have had the antlers sitting around with a shed antler I found during the hunt. They've been a coffee table centerpiece and I finally got around to making my plaque and mounting them up. I still need to cover the screw heads up, but it's 95% finished as it is.
Title: Re: Finally got my mount done (mostly)
Post by: NRA4LIFE on July 28, 2016, 08:41:47 AM: Looks good. I do similar mounts for people with the state cut out. I also put a decorative pin where it was killed. Have you considered covering the screws/skull portion with deer hide? Makes a nice touch.
Title: Re: Finally got my mount done (mostly)
Post by: pianoman9701 on July 28, 2016, 08:47:05 AM: Great first buck and mount. :tup:
Title: Re: Finally got my mount done (mostly)
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on July 28, 2016, 09:17:40 AM: :tup:
Title: Re: Finally got my mount done (mostly)
Post by: swanny on July 28, 2016, 11:41:18 AM: Quote from: NRA4LIFE on July 28, 2016, 08:41:47 AM
Looks good. I do similar mounts for people with the state cut out. I also put a decorative pin where it was killed. Have you considered covering the screws/skull portion with deer hide? Makes a nice touch.

Thank you.

Yes, the screws will get covered up with some form of white drywall putty or paint. The hide is a good idea too, maybe I'll add that after this years season (fingers crossed). Just haven't had a chance to hit the hardware store yet for that last 5% to get it finished
Title: Re: Finally got my mount done (mostly)
Post by: NRA4LIFE on July 28, 2016, 11:43:13 AM: Let me know if you need some hide, I have tons. I'm close by too.

I have used modelling clay to shape the form around the skull piece with good results.
Title: Re: Finally got my mount done (mostly)
Post by: HvyHorn338 on July 28, 2016, 02:42:40 PM: Very cool, congrats man. :tup:
Title: Re: Finally got my mount done (mostly)
Post by: Rem14 on July 29, 2016, 05:08:01 PM: Nice one for your first deer. I use expandable foam for base material easy to sand down. I have also used tan hide to cover it up. Most of the time I skin out the head ,put the skin in a pickle bath of salt and alum. They last forever.