Didn't get the answer I was looking for the last time I posted this, so I'll try again. How do you sew up a case skinned mount, say a red fox? I would think the legs would be very tough and tedious. I use the dorsal incision, but have heard about using case skinned animals. How's it work?
Thanks, Eric
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You got it right, cased skinned animals are extra sewing. I charge extra if the hides are cased for a lifesize mount and I never buy a case skinned hide for a lifesize mount. Cased is fine if you are going to rug the critter. I have sewed up the case skinned animal before mounting but generally find it better(not necessarily easier) to do it when I mount the animal.
When I am mounting a case skinned hide I sew the legs back together before mounting the hide on the form - usually leaving enough open at the end to fill the toes/feet with clay. Sew with fur sides together using the baseball stitch, making sure that the fur is not getting caught up in the stitches. Then I make the dorsal cut (or whatever type of cut you would like to use). It is very important to pre-fit the hide before sewing the legs to make sure the manikan isn't too big.
Thanks Guys! Eric
Let me get this straight. Sewing a CASED skin is more troublesome than a DORSAL cut? My aspiring tablet. Try this. Instead of worring about the cut, CUT THE FORM. All my small game are case cut. I sever the legs, insert them and complete the mounting of them, THEN I install the trunk of the body and pin the legs on with 3 inch japan pins. When it dries, it stays put. Then you sew up the small case incision and you're done. Some people may be able to hide a dorsal incision, but I found out a long time ago, I ain't one of them.