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    BEAR, spring vs fall

    I never have any problems getting fall harvested bear clean, fluffy and looking good. I have yet to mount a spring bear that comes anywhere...
    Thread by: Lifesigns Taxidermy, Feb 28, 2017, 2 replies, in forum: Lifesize Mammals
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    Tanning smell from fur

    I wash every hide before it gets mounted. Pert plus works very well, low ph with conditioner, smells great.
    Post by: Lifesigns Taxidermy, Feb 28, 2017 in forum: Beginners
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    Form size

    Go with your eye to nose measurement. You can build up or shave down the rest to fit.
    Post by: Lifesigns Taxidermy, Feb 26, 2017 in forum: Beginners
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    Shop temps.?

    70 degrees 24/7. Don't like temperature or humidity changes. The less the better. Anything above 70 is a bit too fast drying for my preference.
    Post by: Lifesigns Taxidermy, Feb 22, 2017 in forum: Beginners
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    Is it possible to refurb bad taxidermy?

    some taxi's make a great living on restoration and cleaning. It's comparable to remodeling versus new construction.
    Post by: Lifesigns Taxidermy, Feb 22, 2017 in forum: Beginners
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    Apoxie sculpt

    X2
    Post by: Lifesigns Taxidermy, Feb 22, 2017 in forum: Beginners
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    How to remove horn sheaths after bondo?

    Well, it seems that bondo is definitely not an adhesive. Every bondo convo that happens here actually splits and tears taxidermists apart!!!!! LOL
    Post by: Lifesigns Taxidermy, Feb 18, 2017 in forum: Deer and Gameheads
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    Is it possible to refurb bad taxidermy?

    Some turds can polished over and over, but they will never become diamonds. Each piece is different.
    Post by: Lifesigns Taxidermy, Feb 18, 2017 in forum: Beginners
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    Antler base building

    Fix-all. Cheap and easy to apply and smooth out. Hide paste and other glues stick to it very well. I build the skull plate up and prep form and...
    Post by: Lifesigns Taxidermy, Feb 18, 2017 in forum: Beginners
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    Eyes!

    Buy 'em. You can get really good quality for not much money on eyes these days.
    Post by: Lifesigns Taxidermy, Feb 18, 2017 in forum: Beginners
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    Mule deer, liners or bondo?

    I use liners in just about everything. With mule deer, I keep a box of various liners from different makers and materials. It seems that the...
    Post by: Lifesigns Taxidermy, Feb 18, 2017 in forum: Beginners
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    Hooks For Pegboard

    I buy pegboard hooks on line. Lowes also carries them.
    Post by: Lifesigns Taxidermy, Feb 14, 2017 in forum: Beginners
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    Going to Euro mount a skull but it's old questions

    You should post this in the skulls section, probly get more input and any and every thing you could want to know has probably been posted in...
    Post by: Lifesigns Taxidermy, Feb 14, 2017 in forum: Beginners
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    Wrinkle detail in skin

    No, I do not use clay. If your form is undersized, then clay can be used to build it up. To me, too much emphasis is placed on cutting,...
    Post by: Lifesigns Taxidermy, Feb 14, 2017 in forum: Beginners