part 2 sheep mount
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From: Dennis Razza
06-Feb-14
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I finally finished the base for the sheep last week. here is a few pics.
I attached a link to part 1 for those who didn't see it. Thanks, Dennis
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From: Dennis Razza
06-Feb-14
I always start with wrapping the base to protect it from scratches,plaster,paint,ect... I use a 4x8 sheet of cast rock and cut into small pieces. I screw them back together to the shape I want.
From: Dennis Razza
06-Feb-14
I always bring in my big helper! He loves doing habitat with Dad!!!
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After the rock is screwed together I use a foam glue and hit all the seams.
From: Dennis Razza
06-Feb-14
After the seams are glued I use a mix and fill in the joints and sculpt them to match.
From: Dennis Razza
06-Feb-14
When the seams dry I paint the rocks a base color.
From: Dennis Razza
06-Feb-14
I start to put in all the little details after the rock is painted moss,small rocks,ice,snow ect...
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Thanks for following. Dennis
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From: sdantlers
06-Feb-14
All I can say is WOW! You are truly an artist!
From: Straight Shooter
06-Feb-14
Dennis- Great job again! Really admire your attention to detail, the small pebbles and chunks of rocks look awesome, hope to need your skills one day.
DJ
From: N.Phelps
06-Feb-14
Thanks for sharing...awesome work!!!
From: Paul@thefort
07-Feb-14
Looks like you have a good helper ready and willing. Got to love kids.
I really liked your total presentation.
What is the weight of the finished product.
My best, Paul
From: Jim in PA
07-Feb-14
Really nice. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to seeing it in person.
Jim
From: brettpsu
07-Feb-14
Excellent Dennis! So bummed that I will miss seeing it in person but 80 degrees and colorful drinks sound better right now.
From: venison junky
07-Feb-14
Nice sheep !
From: MNbowhunter
07-Feb-14
Amazing mount!
From: bill v
07-Feb-14
Excellent Dennis!
See you next week.
Bill V.
From: aspen bulls
07-Feb-14
Wow that looks awesome Dennis!!
From: wild1
07-Feb-14
That thing looks like it's ready to run out of your shop….great job!!
From: CTCrow
07-Feb-14
Thats truly amazing!
From: tobywon
07-Feb-14
Awesome mount and attention to detail.
From: NorCalBowhunter
07-Feb-14
You do awesome work. What do you use for the ice?
From: Dennis Razza
07-Feb-14
Thanks guys.
Paul, I would say around 150lbs give or take.
Norcalbowhunter, I use a epoxy resin with white cotton fiber.
can't wait to see everyone at the show!
From: trkyslr
08-Feb-14
Awesome!!!!!!!!!! I want one
From: Elkstuffer
08-Feb-14
Very nice work Dennis! Thanks for taking the time to share it with us.
From: Dennis Razza
18-Sep-14
I brought up Part one with all the sheep threads active. Wanted to include part 2 also. Thanks, Dennis
From: loesshillsarcher
18-Sep-14
Hmmm. hope
From: bill v
18-Sep-14
its funny you brought these up Dennis. Just yesterday I pulled these up for a non-hunter to see. They found it interesting and were amazed at the finished product.
Bill V
From: LWood
18-Sep-14
Dennis-
Looks great! Thanks for sharing.
From: BO-N-ARO
18-Sep-14
Nice work as usual brother!
From: mn_archer
19-Sep-14
This is truly an amazing thread. I dont think most ever realize how much work you put into a mount, and I will never again complain about a taxidermist bill. Roughly how many hours do you think you have into the total mount, base included?
thanks for posting this!
michael
From: AZ~Rich
19-Sep-14
Amazing work as usual Dennis! There is so much excellent information you have shared. Rich
From: Adventurewriter
19-Sep-14
Awesome...I did my goat mount...first one I ever tried with the help of my Taxidermeist freind...FULL BODIES are tons of work...did the base in the traditional way and so-so happy with it...I have to chage to this technique...wow really looks great
From: Gene
21-Sep-14
NICE!! How do you do the ice?
From: ridgerunnerron
21-Sep-14
Great finished work! Top shelf mount!
From: Dennis Razza
21-Sep-14
Thanks guys. Gene, the ice is an epoxy resin cast you can heat and shape. I use a few different bonding agents to attach. I mix with a fiber to get the white thick ice look around the top where it meets the rock.
From: havoc
30-Sep-14
WOW, that is incredible!!!!
From: Buffalo
30-Sep-14
Wow!
