Can Someone Explain Seamless Capeing

Submitted by Brad on 11/19/2003. ( bradley.elliott@sympatico.ca ) 130.76.96.17

I am a beginner and wondering about seamless capeing.I have books from great western
taxidermy school and no mention of this. Can anyone explain the procedure? Thank You

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No dorsal cut

This response submitted by Leanna on 11/20/2003. ( bluesage13@hotmail.com ) 207.195.212.51

Cut just enough to get the antlers off.


true seamless

This response submitted by Owen Eldred on 11/20/2003. ( ) 216.111.205.51

A true seamless cape has no cut at all down the back. This is achieved by skinning around the antler burrs and then cutting the antlers off. Finish skinning the face and head then remove it through the bottom of the cape.

Owen


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