Submitted by RED on 8/29/99. ( redtkr@aol.com ) 152.163.232.25
I am starting my 2nd prodject and its a ground hog its got thicker skin than the rabbit I did for my 1st prodject. My question is should I shave it and if so what could I use to do so,is there something I can get at hardware store,etc? thanx for the help!!!
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This response submitted by carl on 8/29/99. ( spinneyc@klis.com ) 207.176.172.56
the rabbit you mounted has probably the thinnest skin of any animal you will ever do, the groundhog skin should be no problem for you
it will be easier to flesh and work with. most small animals don't need shaving just a good thorough fleshing and degreasing.
I do my small mammals on my wire wheel , it works fine for fleshing small mammals.
I hope this helps you ... have a great day!
This response submitted by red on 8/29/99. ( redtkr @aol.com ) 152.163.232.25
Thanx carl Ill do what you said with the varmit. But one more question when I do have to shave ,like with a deer for example what should I use.thanx again
This response submitted by carl on 8/30/99. ( ) 207.176.172.194
when you begin to try shaving the deer I suggest you try it on a cape you don't need ,, so that you have the room for error
what you are trying to do is thin the skin down as thin as possible .
this allows for the least amount of shrinkage and the most detail
to shave it you may want to try a sharp fleshing knife such as trappers use for fleshing on a beam. you may just try a scalpel if you are only doing 1 or 2 deer.. it will be very time consuming but can be done. patience is the key
have a great day!
This response submitted by Jim Tucker on 9/4/99. ( bigjims@wilkshire.net ) 206.68.132.250
Send your capes to good commercial tannery don't get involved in the nightmare of thinning and tanning it is just a waste of time for most. Believe me it was like pulling teeth but I learned to trust these fine people.
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