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PRESERVING FISH

Discussion in 'Fish Taxidermy' started by dljhunt, Nov 29, 2009.

  1. Nov 29, 2009 #1
    dljhunt

    dljhunt New Member

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    What is the best way to preseve fish skins to be mounted? Please give ingrediants and mixing ratios. Never mounted a fish and all help would be appreciated
     
  3. Nov 29, 2009 #2
    Jim L

    Jim L New Member

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    Here are a couple different ways; http://www.taxidermy.net/forum/index.php/topic,183573.0.html
     

  5. Nov 30, 2009 #3
    cremmick

    cremmick New Member

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    50/50 denatured alcohol and water. Wash the skin with dawn dish soap before mounting. It will help relax the skin. You can leave the skin in the denatured alcohol and water for extended periods of time. If you use borax, the skin should only be in for 24hrs or less because it can get under the scales and cause them to lift when the skin dries.