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1968 Black Bear rug Remount?????

Discussion in 'Lifesize Mammals' started by charleyd, Sep 7, 2011.

  1. Sep 7, 2011 #1
    charleyd

    charleyd New Member

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    I had a customer bring in a Black Bear rug that was done in 1968. His Grandfather shot it in 1968 and it was the third largest bear on record in WI. I am concerned that if I try and rehydrate it that I might reactivate acids in the original tan that could damage the hide. My gut is telling me to turn it away but if it can be done I would like to give it a try. Any suggestions or things I am not thinking of? Thanks in advance.
     

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  7. Sep 8, 2011 #5
    boarhunter67

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    I did a repair on a 70+ year old grizzly this year that was in a similar condition, missing claws, broken mouth and lips and nose. I rebuilt what I could and only rehydrated small areas where I needed to. It's hard to tell from the pictures, but it looks like you could do most of it without rehydrating except around the eyes. Everything else--including the nose--you should be able to rubuild with apoxy sculpt. It looks like yours is in worse shape in some places, but isn't missing any hair like mine was. I can't tell from the picture if the muzzle is shrunken and messed up or if it's just wrinkled. The nose and gums should be an easy fix.
     
  8. Sep 9, 2011 #6
    Museum Man

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    i agree with boarhunter, should not really be a big deal to get it to look new