How to Create a Beautiful European Mount

Step 1 Rasp or cut the cleaned antler plate to fit the notch on the reproduction skull.

Step 2 Use a rasp, Foredom or Dremel tool to rough up the attachment area of the reproduction skull for greater adhesion.

Step 3 Mix Bondo with excelsior or fiber fill and apply to the skull cavity. Hold antlers in place and allow the Bondo to harden.

Step 4 Use sculpting epoxy to fill in the transition areas. Feather the areas to the contours of the reproduction skull.

Step 5 Holding the epoxy under running water while rubbing with your finger will produce a texture similar to bone.

Step 6 Detail the bone structures with a pin before the epoxy hardens. Paint the epoxy with Bass Belly White (FP15 or WA15) to match the skull color.


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