Great job!!!! Just finished up my first mount using plaster an your vid was the most helpful. The only difference was I used my dremel for all the bone work an to smooth the plaster I made that pottery tool out of an old 20 pop bottle. Didn’t know they made something like that. Thx
Good video Tyson! Very nicely done.The only advise I would give is, if possible, clean the meat and hide off the skull plate while it is still fresh. Much easier to remove and less simmering involved.
Thank you, and you are absolutely right. I always take as much "flesh" off first before firing up the pot of hot water! I have watched this video a few times since I uploaded it and have thought of several things that I should have said... There are also a couple parts that somehow got left out! Hopefully people can fill in the missing pieces with common sense. :-)
not at all. and I've done it this way several times now. I do try to keep the base of the antlers out of the water as much as I can but I know a few guys that don't worry about that at all and they have never had any problems either.
the only discoloration i have dealt with is the part of the antler that is resting on the pot itself, if applicable. The direct heat conducting from the metal pot can darken the antler and leave a dark brown line. Of course this is usually on the back of the antler and doesn't really matter aesthetically.
Rhet Bennion very true! I actually burnt a line into my best 10 point rack ever the other day doing that. Actually crackled the bone, cuz I had it too hot. Luckily it is on the back and u can't see it (I also lightly sanded the spot to erase it somewhat)
Great job!!!! Just finished up my first mount using plaster an your vid was the most helpful. The only difference was I used my dremel for all the bone work an to smooth the plaster I made that pottery tool out of an old 20 pop bottle. Didn’t know they made something like that. Thx
Thanks so much for posting this - this is EXACTLY the kind of mount I've been looking to create and it's so nice to have a guide to follow. Thank you!
Best work I've seen to date. I wish I could send you mine to fabricate.
Thank you. I appreciate that
I've did a couple by your video and finished well. Might take longer than buying a kit but well worth it. To me, the best diy video.
Thanks for the positive comment. Glad yours worked out for you!!!
very good, I know understand how to mount the block in the skull. thank you!
That looks great
Pretty cool. Good job
Thank you!
Good video Tyson! Very nicely done.The only advise I would give is, if possible, clean the meat and hide off the skull plate while it is still fresh. Much easier to remove and less simmering involved.
Thank you, and you are absolutely right. I always take as much "flesh" off first before firing up the pot of hot water! I have watched this video a few times since I uploaded it and have thought of several things that I should have said... There are also a couple parts that somehow got left out! Hopefully people can fill in the missing pieces with common sense. :-)
did simmering it for that long distort or discolor the antlers?
not at all. and I've done it this way several times now. I do try to keep the base of the antlers out of the water as much as I can but I know a few guys that don't worry about that at all and they have never had any problems either.
the only discoloration i have dealt with is the part of the antler that is resting on the pot itself, if applicable. The direct heat conducting from the metal pot can darken the antler and leave a dark brown line. Of course this is usually on the back of the antler and doesn't really matter aesthetically.
Rhet Bennion very true! I actually burnt a line into my best 10 point rack ever the other day doing that. Actually crackled the bone, cuz I had it too hot. Luckily it is on the back and u can't see it (I also lightly sanded the spot to erase it somewhat)
Nice job, Do you think bondo would be a good choice in lieu of the plaster? I'm looking for something I can mount outside.
Heck yeah
Looks easier than it is
What do you call that burner / hot plate ? I need one of those
Yes. Its a hotplate. They are about 20 bucks
Use flex seal instead of plaster