hi, what is the method or simple way to shine up the fur (black bear )Thanks advance.anna
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The names vary by suppliers, but read the cut lines to find the one you're looking for. I think I have something called "hair sheen" from McKenzie. Use it SPARINGLY. It's an oil just like Old English and it eventually works down the hair base and collects DUST. This is just one more reason all bears should be professionally tanned where brighteners can be added to the tumbling mix and give you a natural look without smearing the Dippitydo to heavy.
I watched Joe Meder mount a deer head a few years ago at the Mn show and he used Horse conditioner on his mount. It gave it a very nice, life like sheen. Plus you leave it in. No rinsing out:) I don't see why this wouldn't work for other critters besides deer. I could be wrong though.
Later
Gman
you wash your hide use some hair conditioner and rinse it out it makes it shine and you can brush it out with ease.