HOW TO CAPE A HEAD FOR A SHOULDER MOUNT ***SUPER EASY*** WHITETAIL TAXIDERMY!

[@robkeefe7045]

Got my first deer this year 2023 and was nervous about messing everything up. After watching your videos, it gave me the confidence i needed to skin the head. Now on to the rest of the process so i can have a cool lookin wrap to wear. Thanks and keep up the beautiful work.

[@jbird8854]

I’ve been watching your videos on deer taxidermy great videos by the way. So today 11/20/22 I have decided to bite the bullet and mount my first deer. I just finished caping out the head and it was easier than I thought. Thanks for your videos. I watched and paused then cut and pause. I’m going to continue to follow your videos on the next steps. Thanks again.

[@thecedarridgechronicles]

Absolutely! Good luck and let me know how it goes!

[@jbird8854]

Quick question if you don’t mind. I noticed that you use two different types of clay. Is there a difference between the two? Thanks.

[@thecedarridgechronicles]

There really isn't. Typically the white clay is much firmer, but not always, depending on the moisture content. When I buy it, I will sometimes alternate between the 2 because I like a softer clay for the ears and firmer for eyes and skull cap. This can also be achieved from opening the plastic slightly and allowing the moisture to drain and evaporate. The top will be firmer while you can flip it and get a softer clay from the bottom.

[@jason6325]

I'm glad i found this channel. I have several 140' bucks on my wall. I also have several 140" bucks just racks with skull plates because i can't afford to pay$600 for every buck to get mounted. I'm going to to start on my first one real soon. Because of this channel. Thank you.

[@thecedarridgechronicles]

Awesome! Good luck and thank you

[@bobswagger6748]

Thank you! You have been so helpful and such a good teacher my taxidermist said he was quitting deer and just doing birds and fish. So I decided I wanted to try it everybody local and online made it seem so hard. But you made it seem so easy and simple and like you say. “The deer is dead he ain’t going nowhere” lol it has helped me a lot thank you so much!

[@thecedarridgechronicles]

Thank you hahaha

[@superjorge5106]

This is a good video you are the first person to show us in detail how to do this great Job thanks for the video

[@thecedarridgechronicles]

Yessir!

[@dhan7072]

Nicely done sir. Same thing happened to my finger when I was skinning a head for a euro mount. A few shots later it was all better.

[@thecedarridgechronicles]

Hahahaha same here.

[@rontaylor3751]

Thanks for all the great video and taking the time to show people how to taxidermy deer

[@thecedarridgechronicles]

You're welcome. Thank you for watching!

[@shannonneville2881]

I really appreciate your videos and puttin it all in a way a redneck can understand. You make look simple and let it be known that a mistake can be fixed and that your way aint the only way to get it done but what you have found works best for you. Appreciate ya sir

[@thecedarridgechronicles]

Redneck teaching rednecks hahaha!!

[@JM-nb3bn]

Thanks for posting these videos. I know it's hard to do but you do a great job!! I'm starting my first mount now and your videos are priceless.

[@thecedarridgechronicles]

That's great! Let me know how it turns out!

[@lowcountrysfinest8927]

You've got some great videos , hope you keep posting for us to watch , thanks for the info

[@thecedarridgechronicles]

Thank you and appreciate you watching!

[@texomabowfisher]

Thank you for making videos like this!

[@willlothridge3197]

Excellent video! Going skin the head on a buck in the morning

[@markpostin996]

Love your videos you do awesome work

[@thecedarridgechronicles]

Thank you

[@bige1108]

If you try to stretch it after it shrinks will this cut cause the cut to rip or is it tough enough to take it

[@thecedarridgechronicles]

It won’t stretch unless it is fresh or after it is tanned and thinned

[@jameschancey251]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@troywinterrowd7308]

After you cape him out and cut the skull cap off what are your steps on cleaning the skull cap? I noticed it looks like your soaking them in something. Thanks for the videos and info its very helpful for a beginner.

[@thecedarridgechronicles]

I'll clean off all the meat with my scalpel and then use a flat head screwdriver to pop the membrane loose that separates the skull from the brain. Then I use needle nose pliers to remove the membrane. I spray it off with water and then cover the skull cap with borax.

[@freddygarmin8075]

Great video but do you need to take any measurements of its neck or anything

[@thecedarridgechronicles]

I take the measurements using the cape itself after it is off the head

[@carterminich5610]

I got a dumb question...but could a guy vaccum seal these hydes???...curious..also...im new to your channel but omg i actually love what your doing congratulations on persuing your dreams n life and doing what you love...i watched your antler repair vids....great work man....i cannot believe hos informative your videos are ...id love to meet ya someday i got a buddy who lives in Calera...ha...anyway..thanks for the awesome video's...god bless and hope you n your family have a wonderful xmas and happy new years.. Sincerely MIKE.

[@thecedarridgechronicles]

I don’t see why not

[@carterminich5610]

Thanks for the reply...ive done alot of euros in my day..but never really thought about full mounts n actually getting into taxidermy...however your videos have been a bit of an inspiration...I got a nice buck in archery w a broken brow tine..gonna try repairing like you show in your antler repair videos ..see how it works...thanks again!!

[@tommyweeks8289]

I like that knife handle, what brand knife handle is this? You said it was a #11 blade but I am trying to find that exact handle. Great videos keep them coming.

[@thecedarridgechronicles]

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[@thecedarridgechronicles]

If I'm not mistaken, there is a link for it in the description of this video 👍

[@tommyweeks8289]

Got it! Thank you very much. Really like your detailed videos!

[@lowcountrysfinest8927]

I know what your using works great but have you ever tried a utility knife with a shingle hook blade? Works great helps with not cutting hair out just the hide for your sew line

[@thecedarridgechronicles]

That would work better for the stitch line

[@reviveoutdoors4him]

Rhode Island Monster Buck Done! ✅ Thanks Daniel!

[@thecedarridgechronicles]

Alright!! Well done my friend!

[@positiveminds1499]

Thanks for this video I cape my buck out watching this and it turned out great

[@thecedarridgechronicles]

Awesome!

[@BryanTolson-l4h]

Where did you get that hobby knife? It looks like it would be a lot easier for me to use than the scalpel I'm currently using? I tried to see if I could find a link link to your Amazon, but I couldn't.

[@thecedarridgechronicles]

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[@thecedarridgechronicles]

In the description of the video, I just added my store link which has all of my Amazon links in it if you want to check them out too! Sorry, I skipped this video with the links, I thought I had put it in here, but it’s fixed now 👍

[@BryanTolson-l4h]

Thank you so much brother. As a first year taxidermist who finally just opened up his shop I wanted to say thank you for all of your videos and instructions that you have shared with everyone. You've been able to help me increase my knowledge times a 100. Watching your videos and applying a good many of your techniques to what I was already doing has taken my mounts to a level that I didn't think I could reach in the past year. My confidence level has definitely risen a great deal. There's still things I need to learn and then apply but watching your channel has been a game changer for me.

[@thecedarridgechronicles]

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[@BryanTolson-l4h]

One last question. What brand blades do you use. I know some are definitely better than others. You were able to do the whole head with just 1 blade so those are definitely good ones and I'd like to order some of those to go along with the hobby knife I just put in my cart

[@nickniles7939]

how long are them blades lasting you? or I guess the better question, how many deer can you do with a single blade?

[@thecedarridgechronicles]

I swap blades every deer

[@nickniles7939]

@@thecedarridgechronicles alright, thanks. I do a lot of euro's and skinning smaller critters and trying to find a better replacement blade that will last longer.

[@thecedarridgechronicles]

The blades I buy that are Ace Hardware brand are more durable too

[@bobswagger6748]

How long does it usually take for a cape to thaw out when rolled up like that?

[@thecedarridgechronicles]

It will thaw overnight in warmer weather, usually takes about a day and a half if it's cooler

[@bobswagger6748]

@@thecedarridgechronicles ok thank you!

[@oldhickorytaxidermy]

👏 👏 🔥 nice. Thank you!

[@thecedarridgechronicles]

You're welcome!

[@ryanayers9341]

Headed to Indiana this year and if I don’t kill anything the adventure was worth the fees

[@thecedarridgechronicles]

Absolutely!

[@markpostin996]

I first started using the y cut but a buddy that mounted our deer for years showed me the 7 cut its a backwards seven it's a continuous sew till the bottom of the neck

[@thecedarridgechronicles]

Yeah that's how I see nearly all the deer from up north caped

[@stevepav8604]

Thank you !!

[@stevepav8604]

Headed to Iowa from Michigan for the gun opener. 🤞🤞🤞

[@gordonneverdies]

I like how there isn't any music in the background. It's easier to pay attention IMO.

[@thecedarridgechronicles]

Yeah I have all but done away with that 👍

[@brandonstrickland1685]

I cant seem to find any videos that show the nose prep on the inside of the cap. I got the general idea but be nice to have a visual

[@thecedarridgechronicles]

I'm assuming you are talking about prep before it is mounted up, after the tanning process. I haven't made one yet, but I will.

[@brandonstrickland1685]

@@thecedarridgechronicles yes sir. I'm about to order everything and that's the main thing I need before I go to far with it

[@thecedarridgechronicles]

Ok great. I'll do my best to get a video up this week or next week.

[@brandonstrickland1685]

@@thecedarridgechronicles that be awesome. Thanks

[@ThatguyDAKO]

So what happens if it get freezer brunt? What can I do to fix it?

[@thecedarridgechronicles]

If the freezer burn is too bad, it will not accept the pickle or tan and the hair will slip. I have had some luck, however, using a little water to moisten the burnt area enough to allow salting, and then the pickle will soften the hide on up for mounting. Either way, freezer burn is just plain bad.

[@ThatguyDAKO]

@@thecedarridgechronicles thank you for that info I’m just starting out doing it and can’t afford to go to school for it so gotta do it myself learn the hard ways 😂

[@markpostin996]

Nictating membrane is that little black thing in the corner of the eye lol

[@thecedarridgechronicles]

Lol thanks ha!