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alan webfoot
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« on: February 07, 2011, 03:20:37 PM »
Matt G asked about goose feet and I too was wondering about cast waterfowl feet especially duck in a swimming pose to add to decoys ,letting them hang down into the water ,2 purposes 1. the ''keel weight'' 2 .realism to be seen by incoming birds for drawing them the last few yards!!
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« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2011, 06:20:02 PM »
Ok.

What?
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« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2011, 11:24:23 PM »
yeah uhhh sorry Doug I ''kinda'' left you hanging there!! I was wondering how you can mold and cast if possible waterfowl feet?
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« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2011, 09:15:26 AM »
I just watched Joe Kaiser's casting waterfowl heads and feet video from Taxidermy Training Unlimited and it was GREAT!  I have bee casting heads for 4-5 years and I learned a couple easy tricks to make my heads even better.  The foot casting was very helpful also since I have only tried it once and didn't have good luck.  Can't wait to try it now!
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« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2011, 09:23:14 AM »
I second the motion about that DVD!
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alan webfoot
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« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2011, 10:45:24 AM »
thanks guys I'll check it out!!
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« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2011, 09:30:55 PM »
Alan,
Contact Pete Ocello about your question on waterfowl feet.  He is an expert when it comes to birds and he will be able to recommend a process and supply materials.  Here's his web site:  http://www.preservationspecialties.com/main.htm

My Best,
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« Reply #7 on: February 09, 2011, 01:30:08 PM »
Maybe a tutorial is in order
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erik1
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« Reply #8 on: February 09, 2011, 10:29:36 PM »
I am going to try it  Huh   I can' wait to see it in a seminar at our state show!! 
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« Reply #9 on: February 21, 2011, 10:24:56 PM »
Tried to do some feet standing and it didn't work out so good!! Angry  There has got to be some tricks to it.  And I WILL figure it out.
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« Reply #10 on: February 21, 2011, 10:30:49 PM »
I tried it too,, using the same method as you would a cast duck head and bill,no good the web tore and it was super hard to unmold!!a dvd for me is definitely in order!
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« Reply #11 on: February 23, 2011, 01:19:45 PM »
Round 2 in process!  I poured my mold lke on the DVD.  This time my feet are in position for a swimming bird.  Just waiting to demold now.   Roll Eyes
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« Reply #12 on: February 23, 2011, 02:19:56 PM »
erik1,
Are you pouring a 1 piece or 2 piece mold?
Are the feet you are casting injected, frozen or what state are they in when you pose them?
Let us know.
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« Reply #13 on: February 24, 2011, 11:47:25 AM »
I am pouring a 1 piece mold.  My feet are injected with soapy water and frozen overnight. 
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« Reply #14 on: February 24, 2011, 11:54:47 AM »
Thanks for the update.
Question: why not inject them with masters blend and set them firm, then make a mold of that? Just wondering.
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