Bobcat Taxidermy Series. Part 4. EYES, FACIAL CLAY WORK. Art of Taxidermy.

[@LordRusty5]

I like that you added to the roundness of the muzzle! These forms have a face looking more like an African Caracal than a North American Bobcat. Most people don't question this! They assume that the form must be correct because so-and-so sculpted them. NEVER ASSUME! The Bobcat has much more rounded features than these forms possess. Good Taxidermy skills here, Ben !

[@ArtofTaxidermy]

Thanks John.

[@garygagnon9382]

nice work, ur so enjoyable to watch

[@ArtofTaxidermy]

Thanks Gary.

[@menopausalbarbie7467]

Nearly there now, looking good! 💜💜💜

[@ArtofTaxidermy]

Cheers

[@bobbrown8869]

Thanks very helpful !!🪶🤪🪶

[@ArtofTaxidermy]

Happy to help!

[@philipcochenour5223]

Looking great question is mounting a turkey the same as say and eagle

[@ArtofTaxidermy]

Could be, but since its a heavy bodied bird I like to separate the legs and attach them separately.

[@philipcochenour5223]

@@ArtofTaxidermy thank you and do you think you could so a turkey sometime

[@NICHOLASRGLORIOSO]

Not bad for a Rookie!!! Lmfao!! LOOKS GREAT BRO!! : )

[@ArtofTaxidermy]

Hahahaha

[@NICHOLASRGLORIOSO]

@@ArtofTaxidermy Hey Bro! I’m putting together the Freewing JAS 39 GRIPEN Jet! Lol Can’t wait to fly it!! :D

[@billybooth6737]

Enjoyed your videos on bobcat mount. Where did you get the form from and base? Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@ArtofTaxidermy]

Hi Billy , thanks. I’m glad you enjoyed the videos. The form and base is from McKenzie supply.

[@caitreed01]

When working on bigger animals, how do you keep them from drying out? Do you mount them in one session?

[@caitreed01]

I saw you kept the head in a bag to keep him from drying, but I'm curious about the rest of the body

[@ArtofTaxidermy]

The hide paste keeps the skin fairly moist but I spray water from time to time to keep everything moist. Good question.

[@ArtofTaxidermy]

On larger animals, I wrap a big plastic sheet if it’s necessary. I have left my mount for the night when they are so large I can’t finish in one day. I spray a lot of water on them and immediately wrap a big sheet of plastic all around it and it will stay moist till next morning.

[@camerondauzat5490]

How to you preserve the skin or hide. Are you using the spray bottle to do so? If so what is it? Thanks for the feedback.

[@ArtofTaxidermy]

The skin has been tanned. The white liquid is PSE oil I spray on the hide.

[@canislatrans8285]

I see you pull the big whiskers to put back in later.

[@ArtofTaxidermy]

Yes.

[@keithcampbell8363]

What kind of clay are you using for the eyes and head work ?

[@ArtofTaxidermy]

Regular potters clay.. its just got a reddish colour.

[@bretonoutfitters]

What method do you use to tan skin for mounting? Can you share formula, or do you have any video here?

[@ArtofTaxidermy]

I send 95% of my skins out to professional tanneries. I do small mammals with Krowtann.

[@bretonoutfitters]

@@ArtofTaxidermy can you tell me who does your tanning? I live in Mexico and would like to learn new methods.

[@jimreimer6140]

When placing the eyes: Do you assume that the built in angle is accurate? Or does it not make a difference? The amount of clay you put in the eye sockets I guess, is not an issue, as long as the finale measurements are correct? What criteria do you use to get the pupil angle right?

[@ArtofTaxidermy]

I usually place the eyes visually to the best of my ability as close as the reference pictures says. But I can push the eyes around in the clay for final adjustment. Usually about 5 degree angle inward for the top of the pupil is all I go for.

[@jimreimer6140]

@@ArtofTaxidermy Thank You!

[@nevermore3854]

Are the pins permanent around the eyes and hidden or removed once it dries?

[@ArtofTaxidermy]

They are removed after the skin is totally dried and the holes are covered with epoxy.

[@jimandconniealden693]

By any chance do you have a fox video

[@ArtofTaxidermy]

I have one to do but it’s turn won’t be up till another year. It was just dropped off.

[@bross5885]

I wish you would have showed the entire eye clay work seem to be hard to find any videos on that. This video kinda jumps forward and the eyes are done.

[@ArtofTaxidermy]

Hopefully on the next bobcat video I will show more.