Submitted by Rob H. on 5/19/99. ( )
Can anyone tell me what is the best way to lengthen a life size bear form.The measurements of the skin is 63".nose to tail,the mannikin is 56".
This response submitted by Phil Randolph on 5/19/99. ( )
I gather you do not have the measurements from the carcass. If you are measuring from the skin be sure to really stretch the hide width wise so the belly will fit then check the length. I found it very easy to get a loooong skinny bear with short legs. Your customer would most likely prefer a fat bear to a long bear
This response submitted by Janie on 5/21/99. ( )
Rob cut your form in half get some blocks of wood 7 inches long to use as
spacers 4 0r 5 blocks should do.hot glue wood to bottom half of form,
get u some heavy gauge wire i use 8 gauge and run some pieces down into
bottom half of formleave enough protrud out for it will anchor up into
top half a way. Set your top half down on this aligned correctly, lay
the form on its side and wrap some waxed cardboard around the cut section
leaving a small opening and then pour some foam in there, u can rasp till
smooth after foam sets carefull how much foam u mix or u could have
a foam mountain in your shop. Also like Phil said do your streching and
be sure of those measurments. Always seems like there is alot of form
alternations on those lifesize bears. Good luck to you