First time bear rug!

Submitted by joann on 2/23/02. ( enjoylif@execpc.com ) 169.207.174.51

I tanned a large black bear for rug. It turned out very hard and the hair is laying flat.
I already have the head mounted. What can I do to get the hair to stand up and be fluffy. This is my first attempt to do a rug.
Thank you for any help !
Joann

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Try this

This response submitted by Elmer on 2/23/02. ( Topstaxidermy@aol.com ) 152.163.188.166

Depending on if it is a fall or spring bear. A spring bear has a tendacy to have longer hair plus underlying fleece like hair it will look fuller. A fall bear will have lost the underlying fleece like hair try back brushing and blowing with a blow dryer. the fall bear will be flatter regardless what you do. Hope this helps.


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