how to keep the dirt on a base

[disabled]

what is the best way to keep dirt leaves etc on a base and not fall off.  sometimes when the customer picks up a mount on a base the dirt blows off, falls off and still look real any help would be great  john

[James Marsico]

You have to use glue. I spead the dirt onto a elmers  white glue base and then spray the surface with half water half elmers glue solution from a good spray bottle. It dries clear and looks good.

[disabled]

thank you for the info i knew it was simple but could not remember thanks James Marsico

[strutinh]

for a lot of my customer stuff,    the dirt is glued but I keep leaves and some grasses, sticks etc loose, so they can be replaced and look new every couple years, and if the customer find something cool they can add to it

[disabled]

thanks strutinh  good dvis  thanks john

[Terry V]

You'd think that a "Master Taxidermist & Freeze Dry Expert" like yourself would know how to glue dirt down on a base. Or maybe you've just been telling more lies.