I'm using citters clay can I do the eye work today or will the clay harden too much and I'll will not be able to tuck eyes tommorow.
Oh by the way my cousin Eric bought a delta bench grinder and loves it for fleshing and thinning, he told me to thank you'll for the advice.
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Johny,
Wait until you are ready to do any clay work. It will harden within hours and not produce satisfactory results.
Have Fun,
Brady
Wait until you are ready to mount, to do any clay work.
Brady
... Mist the clay with a little water, then tie a garbage bag tightly around the head. With a bag over the head, the moisture won't evaporate and the clay can stay moist for days.
Amy Ritchie
I've clayed my eyes many times the night before even two days prior to mounting,just keep a damp cloth over them and even throw a garbage bag over that and pin it tight in about 4 places enjoy!
ive done it a couple times but only for about half a day but kept the critter clay nice and soft.
Just do 'em before you put the cape on, youre not saving any time really. Claying eyes doesnt take long enough to save time.
A piece of Saran Wrap works well, too. Just mist the eyes with water, tear off a piece the width of the wrap, and down about 6 inches. Place across both eyes, gently touch to clay to adhere, gather at edges where necessary and pin.
I've even left the plastic on while mounting, to protect the eyes when sliding the hide over the head. You may use this method on bobcats, etc. Once the head is on there, I leave the plastic on there until I'm ready to mount the head, then gently slide it out through the mouth. Works great!