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Bear help...

Discussion in 'Beginners' started by DevinCamPA, Sep 4, 2008.

  1. Sep 4, 2008 #1
    DevinCamPA

    DevinCamPA Member

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    Hey guys....i recently harvested my first bear. I've never done a full body mount let alone a bear. I plan on going again next year also....Anyways how difficult is doing a bear? i've done several deer heads. How hard is the hide prep etc? thanks a lot Whats the best bear vids? I'd most likely send the hide to get wet tanned.

    I'm considering doing a half mount also.
     
  3. Sep 4, 2008 #2
    Nick

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    Bears aren't that hard. Use good reference and you should have no problems. Wet tan will work. Make sure you use a good tannery and don't try to tan one of these on your own. As afr as the video's I don't have a recommendation, it goes together the same as any other lifesize mammal, just use good reference photos. Good luck
     

  5. Sep 4, 2008 #3
    DevinCamPA

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    thanks bud...
    I need a good vid showing how to use the mouth and nose along with the pads on the feet, have never done a life size yet
     
  6. Sep 4, 2008 #4
    Nick

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    Are you doing an open mouth form?
     
  7. Sep 4, 2008 #5
    DevinCamPA

    DevinCamPA Member

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    most likely...not positive yet
     
  8. Sep 4, 2008 #6
    crittercraft

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    If you've never done a lifesize, a bear is a heck of a place to start. Most forms take a good bit of alteration, so be comfortable with that process before you begin.