Question about guineas

Submitted by Donny on 03/13/2004 at 13:51. ( ) 64.85.216.110

I'm wanting to mount a guinea, but don't know if I should use the original head or should I hvae it freeze dried.Does any one now if they sell guinea heads.
Thanks

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Freeze dry or mold and cast it.

This response submitted by John C on 03/13/2004 at 14:45. ( ) 66.233.157.155

Look through the molding archives, I posted a very complete guide to molding, you can use plaster and Chicago 501 casting latex (HAS TO BE CHICAGO 501) others dont work, I have tried them.

Or use silicone and any of the 2 part casting mediums.

I have em already made for you in several position with eyes

This response submitted by Tony Finazzo on 03/13/2004 at 14:57. ( finazducks@aol.com ) 198.81.26.45

909-886-8640 Helmeted Guinea

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This response submitted by Nancy M. on 03/14/2004 at 00:05. ( ) 67.25.98.127

I truly believe that if you prevent them from making noise they will explode!
Oh ... wrong question ...

As for mounting them, I use the real head because of the hairs, but it's tricky and requires a nape incision and clipping the casque off of the skull from the inside.
It would save a TON of trouble to use one of Tony's heads.

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