I was doing some spring cleaning for a Yard sale and I finally decided to finish up some antlers with elk hide.
I've had the plaques cut and ready for quite a few years, I just never did get around to finishing them up.
They turned out kinda nice after all.
Good luck, Robb
I think they do turn out better than a basic Euro type mounts.
Good luck, Robb
Gotta say your backdrop of dream trophies is not too bad either! Several very nice looking "trophy rack" pictures mixed in with the deer and elk;-)
Have quite a few that I have done like that and a couple of elk in the hopper to get finished up. Currently don't have any more room to hang racks or heads so most are boxed up. Working on finishing out an addition on the house that will have a lot of wall space for hanging critters (been a very long process).
Chamois leather like you would use for your car works really well. It is easy to work with and stretches well. Second would be deer hide.
Elk hide is a bit thicker and harder to work with, but is tougher when braided into whips:-)
Back in the early 80s, my buddy and I did a couple of whitetail racks with the plaster of Paris and a chamois cloth and put them on cedar discs. Turned out pretty good. They’re still hanging out in the shop. Lookin a bit rough nowadays, but still bring back good memories when I look at them.
I’ve never liked the looks of Euros, and prefer to cap and throw in the shed or a few on the wall.
I like the wood a bit on the dark side.
True that, lot's of time and commitment to the final out come.
Good luck, Robb
I'm kinda liking that Felt color look Chuck, for some breakup from All the Same--------->
Good luck, Robb
Plus, they do just fine out in the garage.
Good luck, Robb
