i have a squirrel and was wondering if i use dp should i make my own form.
I was going to order one from McKenzie but will it fit after it dries?
Return to Lifesize Mammal Taxidermy Category Menu
The amount of shrinkage you get will depend on the job of shaving and fleshing you use, and which hide paste you also use. You will get shrinkage just as you will with a tanned hide. If the form is the correct size so the hide rests apon it, and is not stretched with both hands over it, you should be fine. Kep an eye on it and adjust like you would any mount. If the form has to be adjusted do it. Use good hide paste like Epo-Grip, and flesh it good!
There is a greater amount of shrinkage with DP than with a tan skin,no matter what , make your body slighty smaller maybe 1/8 of an inch on a squirell and use the Glue as recommended above by wetnwild.