You should do a video on your thoughts on taxidermy competitions. Personally I don't need a trophy, the look on my client's face when they pick up their mount is all the encouragement I need. I had a girl about 7 years old who brought me a beautiful largemouth bass that was 6 lb and when she picked up her mouth from me the look on that child's face was of absolute amazement and it was then that I knew I was on the right track
Fantastic work. Hard to believe that's the same cape you first started with. Hope your customer watches these videos and appreciates all the work you put in that mount. You are very skilled!
He does. He is also a good friend here locally. One of the best hunters and customers I work with. That's one reason I told him just to cape that sucker and bring him home. As many as he and his wife bring me from out of state, I would love for him to learn and save the money for having them caped!
Can't believe you saved that. Your a magician. I would have never tried to save that deer. Keep up the experimentation, you give us ideas and courage to work outside of the box. 👊
I generally do not comment on videos but I have to say - in most cases the talent of a taxidermist is not merely what he can do artistically, but more so, what he can fix and hide! And you sir, pulled off a taxidermy miracle with this one. Well played. I am impressed and you have my respect. I just mounted a buck out of Ohio and it is destroyed from tick damaged in the brisket area and on the back of the ears. I am going to use some of your techniques and see if I can save another one in your honor! PS - love the finger painting. A lost art to be sure!
U did a awesome job and it couldn't have been a shorter hair deer for u to have to repair. Have u tried using pan pastels? They work great for hiding the shiny look of epoxy amd repairs. I found a cheap pack of pastel sticks at my local art store and I just use a bit of sand paper to grind off what I need and works well for mixing colour as well.
Im about to mount my first. My measurements are 6.75x14x15x15.5. I can get a 6.25x14x15x15.5 through mckenzie, or a 6.50x15x15x16.5 which would you recommend using that would fit the cape better since there isnt an exact size i need
I would size down for your first. It will give you some room to work and a little slack to tuck and stitch. You can go up a size to better match the nose, but you would have to trim the form to fit, and that isn't hard either if you wanted to try to tackle that on your first try.
You did a awesome repair job on that buck. I've repaired places similar to that, but each situation is different. I've retired from doing it now, but what is the name of that flocking technique if you don't mind? Again...awesome job.
Honestly if it has a name I don't know it 😂 I just enjoy trying any idea I can come up with and see the results, even if it means taking it back apart and trying again! And believe me...it has happened several times ha!
If it was tanned and could be rehydrated it might be possible, but not something I've ever tried. I'm going to remount a buck of mine in the next few months, and I'll try it and see what happens
My favorite thing to use is no rinse foaming dog shampoo. It won't bring back color in an old faded mount, they have to be airbrushed, but it cleans them really well, smells great, and makes the hair really shiny
You should do a video on your thoughts on taxidermy competitions. Personally I don't need a trophy, the look on my client's face when they pick up their mount is all the encouragement I need. I had a girl about 7 years old who brought me a beautiful largemouth bass that was 6 lb and when she picked up her mouth from me the look on that child's face was of absolute amazement and it was then that I knew I was on the right track
Fantastic work. Hard to believe that's the same cape you first started with. Hope your customer watches these videos and appreciates all the work you put in that mount. You are very skilled!
He does. He is also a good friend here locally. One of the best hunters and customers I work with. That's one reason I told him just to cape that sucker and bring him home. As many as he and his wife bring me from out of state, I would love for him to learn and save the money for having them caped!
Can't believe you saved that. Your a magician. I would have never tried to save that deer. Keep up the experimentation, you give us ideas and courage to work outside of the box. 👊
Your client has got to be happy with that
What can i say you have taken the level of respect of the sport and the game animal to an all time high thanks love your work and videos'.
Thanks so much for the support! I couldn't imagine a world without deer and turkeys. They have made me who I am!
that turned out awesome you have super skills and great ideas thank you for sharing
Once again you knocked it out of the park! Very gifted and shares the knowledge. Thank you
Nice work again every time I’m watching your show always learning
Keep up the hard work and the how to videos, it is definitely encouraging to someone who been wanting to get into taxidermy
Awesome work man! I've watched all of your videos and did my first DIY deer mounts this past season, thank you for all of the tips and tricks!!
I generally do not comment on videos but I have to say - in most cases the talent of a taxidermist is not merely what he can do artistically, but more so, what he can fix and hide! And you sir, pulled off a taxidermy miracle with this one. Well played. I am impressed and you have my respect. I just mounted a buck out of Ohio and it is destroyed from tick damaged in the brisket area and on the back of the ears. I am going to use some of your techniques and see if I can save another one in your honor! PS - love the finger painting. A lost art to be sure!
Appreciate it!
That's so awesome man keep up the great work!!!!
Appreciate it!
Great video! Check out the dubbing they use to make fishing flies…100% you will like it…again…still the best channel to “learn” taxidermy
It's crazy you mentioned that because as I was doing a repair a couple days ago, I was thinking I could use that as dubbing 😂
@@thecedarridgechronicles hahaha…that’s great…keep the videos coming!
AMAZING JOB SOMETHING REALLY NEW!!!!
Great work looking forward to the ear split video
That's a miracle I'm glad you're my taxidermist !!!!!!!!!!
My pleasure buddy. Thanks for being a great friend all these years!
U did a awesome job and it couldn't have been a shorter hair deer for u to have to repair.
Have u tried using pan pastels? They work great for hiding the shiny look of epoxy amd repairs.
I found a cheap pack of pastel sticks at my local art store and I just use a bit of sand paper to grind off what I need and works well for mixing colour as well.
Great job!
That was amazing great video
Thank you!
Wow, great job
Thank you!
Love your tips 👍👌 our deer species are different to USA but your tips im sure will work on red . Fallow , Roe ,Sika etc👌Ian Todd Scotland 👍
Yes they will. Thank you!
Im about to mount my first. My measurements are 6.75x14x15x15.5. I can get a 6.25x14x15x15.5 through mckenzie, or a 6.50x15x15x16.5 which would you recommend using that would fit the cape better since there isnt an exact size i need
I would size down for your first. It will give you some room to work and a little slack to tuck and stitch. You can go up a size to better match the nose, but you would have to trim the form to fit, and that isn't hard either if you wanted to try to tackle that on your first try.
You did a awesome repair job on that buck. I've repaired places similar to that, but each situation is different. I've retired from doing it now, but what is the name of that flocking technique if you don't mind? Again...awesome job.
Honestly if it has a name I don't know it 😂 I just enjoy trying any idea I can come up with and see the results, even if it means taking it back apart and trying again! And believe me...it has happened several times ha!
Great work!! Where can I find one of those mount holders? Only need 1 for my mounting stand. Thank you for your videos!
I bought the single stand from McKenzie taxidermy supply
I bought the single stand from McKenzie taxidermy supply
Is it possible to reposition ears on a mount that's a few years old from forward to pinned back?
If it was tanned and could be rehydrated it might be possible, but not something I've ever tried. I'm going to remount a buck of mine in the next few months, and I'll try it and see what happens
How long did you let it dry before you started working on it
Almost 2 weeks
magic just magic ..
do you do this full time? and also do you do anything other than deer? thanks for your time
I only do deer for clients, although I do a few other animals for myself, and yes I am full time. 👍
awesome thank you
What's the best way to clean old mounts ? I've got kerosene, cigarettes & cobwebs for years on these things
My favorite thing to use is no rinse foaming dog shampoo. It won't bring back color in an old faded mount, they have to be airbrushed, but it cleans them really well, smells great, and makes the hair really shiny
Thanks I appreciate it
Do you have a video for how to choose your shoulder mount?
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Both these should help
Thank you also keep up the great videos I’m using them to do my first deer ever
You done a great job on that deer but why was it all stitched up around the mouth
It's where it was cut all to pieces when caped. Check this other vid out. You can see what happened.
th-cam.com/video/_-Oekx87yww/w-d-xo.html
How bout making a video of how to clean old mounts can this be done 30+Year olds?🤔
Will do just as soon as I get my hands on one! I have done several before I started my channel, and I will definitely film the next
This is quite normal with African work.