I know, check the archives, but there's nothing much there. The problem is that I'm mounting an old Mule Deer. It's a monster non-typical shot in the 50's and the guy that shot it cut off 3, yes 3 12" - 14" drop tines. OUCH! Anyhow, should a guy just re-create them using apoxie-sculpt or does anyone have any other tricks or tips. Thanks.
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But the Apoxy over the wire armature is still the best bet.
To the Apoxy clay. Drill two holes into the beam at the cut-off point, burr up the ends of two wires and epoxy then into the beam. Twist the wires together to form an armature. (A single wire is weaker and prone to twist.) Wrap the armature with cotton staging twine and then apply a layer of Bondo thinned a bit with resin to coat the assembly.
Sand with coarse sand paper and then apply the Apoxy or Magic Sculpt and form. When finished, sand to final shape and then use 100 grit sandpaper in one direction to provide scratching that mimics the natural grain and then finish.
Thanks I'll give it a try. Imagine in the old days, cutting off 3 huge drops. Meat was the #1 priority. Do you use Natural Magic Sculpt or Brown ?
You can pigment it with powdered pigments or with ground pastel chalk dust. You may also use acrylic tube paint to color. I use the natural tone and make it any color required.
pigments and or pastel chalk dust? blending the color has been a chore for me.
I use the natural. Paint it a little with burnt umber oil paint. Wipe off the excess with a rag and a little laquer thinner. Sand and scratch it some here and there. Put a matte spray over it. Usually turns out well....