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Recent Antler display project

Discussion in 'Habitat and Exhibit' started by Critter, Dec 5, 2009.

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  1. Dec 5, 2009 #1
    Critter

    Critter New Member

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    Long story short, My Father inlaw killed this buck and wanted me to plaque it. He said just mount the skull plate to a plaque but man I just cant do just that. I didnt want one of those cheap plaque kits from Gander Mt. Everyone has those anyways and what fun is that ;D I cut a plaque from sasafrase wood (kinda a cheap imitation of Oak look) Bought a 6" foam ball from Walmart, cut it in half, carved out the back to accept the skull cap,and cut the area for the Burr's to fit in, and re shaped it a bit. I had an old Crown Royal bag laying around and decided to try it for something different to cover the shroud. I used the back side so as not to display the label ::) The gold draw string came handy for piping around the Burr base's. I hadnt yet cleared the plaque in these photos and am doing that now. Its different but thats what I wanted. I also hot glued the gold bag seams so they would lay flat and not stand up.

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  3. Dec 7, 2009 #2
    alaskanassasin

    alaskanassasin New Member

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    Looks way nicer than those kits, good thinking!
     

  5. Dec 8, 2009 #3
    ed150

    ed150 deer city time

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    looks good ;)
     
  6. Dec 9, 2009 #4
    LordRusty

    LordRusty If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong.

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    Very nice ... very creative! I like the Royal Blue color of the covering! Good job!

    John.
     
  7. Dec 9, 2009 #5
    EA

    EA Well-Known Member

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    That really worked out well . Nice work and Great Idea , I think I'll try it on a few racks I have.
     
  8. Dec 9, 2009 #6
    elkevo

    elkevo Tailgate Bucks

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    I really like that velvet look. I have used Red, Black, Blue, green & others like that. I like your idea with the Royal crown bag, that is cool
     
  9. Dec 14, 2009 #7
    Parker2

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    Wow, yet another good reason to start drinking more CROWN !!! Great thinking outside of the box.
     
  10. Dec 14, 2009 #8
    fougair

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    Looks good .For your next one you should put hoof prints into it in the center.
     
  11. Dec 14, 2009 #9
    armymac26

    armymac26 God made me really strong!! Not really smart!!!

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    That's an awesome idea!! And great work too!!
     
  12. Dec 14, 2009 #10
    DPG1876

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    Very nice job and very creative. I have one problem. Your work area is way too clean. If that was mine I'd have foam scattered everywhere. Your archery supplies look way to organized. Great job and very neat I wish I could be more like you.
     
  13. Dec 16, 2009 #11
    Critter

    Critter New Member

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    Thanks people ;) Parker, if you decide to get that bottle, post some pics, that ought to be interesting ;D
    Killin time, thanks,,,,,I should post the pics of the rest of the bench for ya :D It is to clean ;D
     
  14. Dec 16, 2009 #12
    MRTaxidermy

    MRTaxidermy Past President of the N.E.A.T.

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    That looks awesome....nice job!
     
  15. Dec 17, 2009 #13
    DeeCee

    DeeCee New Member

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    That's pretty cool, different for sure!
     
  16. Dec 19, 2009 #14
    7-Point

    7-Point Active Member

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    i think it's really cool, it's unique
     
  17. Dec 23, 2009 #15
    Katie H

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    What do you use to fasten the foam to the plaque?
     
  18. Dec 23, 2009 #16
    redwolf

    redwolf Active Member

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    Screws.
     
  19. Dec 24, 2009 #17
    Critter

    Critter New Member

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    Yep, what Redwolf said. I thought about using velcrow also. and thanks again for the coments!!
     
  20. Dec 24, 2009 #18
    jasonb

    jasonb I think I'll keep her

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    You just gave me an awesome idea, Thank you
     
  21. Dec 26, 2009 #19
    jstady2002

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    To make it a little easier. Cut out a piece of wood in a circular fashion that you can screw the rack to. Have the wood shaped like your foam. Then foam that area around the horns down to the wood. Take your fabric and wrap around the form like you did. Then just take your plaque and screw the finished portion to it. This is secure and hides any screws and looks clean.
     
  22. Dec 27, 2009 #20
    Critter

    Critter New Member

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    jstady2002, im not exactly sure what you mean. I attached the skull plate straight to the plaque first, then shaped the foam ball, carved out in the back to fit over skull plate and around antler burs, then wraped foam with the velvet and hot glued on back side, Then screwed foam to plaque from back of plaque. pretty easy really, I have 2 hrs in the whole project.
     
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