Great tutorial! I made one the other day and it turned out really nice. I used an old chamois to form around the scull cap that i formed. Worked great!!

@TheBudgetSportsman

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Glad it worked out well for you! Never thought of using a chamois.

This is exactly the info I was looking for to do this cheaper. Tired of paying $$$ for mounts. Thank you.

@TheBudgetSportsman

4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome. So glad it helped!!

Great video I bought a kit from the store to mount a rack but was quickly discarded and followed this video for a mount that turned out excellent! Wish i could upload a pic of it.

I purchased several sets of horns at auction so I have many ideas now on how to approach the mounting of the horns thanks to you. Great Tutorial.

@TheBudgetSportsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am glad it was a help. Good luck with your mounting endeavors!

Came back to this video this year to refresh my memory before starting to mount up my dad's rifle season buck. Followed this tutorial last year and my mount turned out great. I used acrylic craft paint to cover the plaster instead of a fabric covering and also made my own keyhole hanger using a washer.

@TheBudgetSportsman

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for coming back and thanks for sharing your take on the project.

Great video! Followed your recommendations on the leather and lace and it turned out amazing. Thanks for making a point to show exactly what products you used, and the step by step instructions were perfect.

@TheBudgetSportsman

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped you out!

Your video inspired me to finish-up some mounts a couple years ago with my son. Now it has become something that we do together every year. Just finishing up 7 today. We try to do our new mounts and a few old mounts each time. Eventually they will all be done and looking good. Nice job with the video, and thanks.

@TheBudgetSportsman

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thanks for sharing your story. I still have to do mine from this year.

Wow this is the first vid that was more direct abt how to put it together i have made a mount with my boyfriend that is of a wapiti spike and, i cut the plaque and carved out two oak leaves and an acorn on it. We drilled the skull directly onto the plaque and added a teeth hanger to the back which is what i prefer. I bought a whitetail rack off etsy and I’ve been struggling trying to mount them more traditionally and this vid was really direct about how to actually do it and do it well. Thanks so much

@TheBudgetSportsman

2 ай бұрын

You’re welcome. I’m glad it was helpful.

Dude, awesome video. Well done and straight to the point. I can tell you enjoy your hobby and like helping others 👍

@TheBudgetSportsman

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate you watching and leaving a comment.

Nice tutorial! I love the final look especially with the leather cover. Thanks for putting this together!

@TheBudgetSportsman

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

That is what I was thinking as well. Thank you so much your the best...

Thank you. I will be trying my first one soon.

@TheBudgetSportsman

4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome. I would love to hear how it turns out!

Great video! I'll have to put this to the test next season for sure.

@TheBudgetSportsman

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. I would love it if you let me know how your next mount turns out!

Great tutorial, thanks! I have been able to find all of the supplies except a rack to mount.

@TheBudgetSportsman

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha. I hope you “find” one soon!

Excellent tutorital. I usually use a paper mache that comes as a powder from a taxidermist shop. I might try plaster of paris on the next one. You have some great ideas on how to give it a more artistic and finished look. Well done.

@TheBudgetSportsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m glad you found some useful info

I just learnt the best way to hung the bull horns.. i was using hook screws on the plaque to hung them on the wall!!.. thanks thanks

@TheBudgetSportsman

4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome. Thanks for watching!

Wow great job explaining the process. Well done!

@TheBudgetSportsman

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I used a piece of pine and burnt it a little with a propane torch and then sprayed a low gloss clear coat over it for a plaque for my European mount! Give it a try!

@TheBudgetSportsman

4 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a great idea!

Dude! Love the idea of the camo and paracord! Have to try!

@TheBudgetSportsman

5 жыл бұрын

Definitely let me know how it goes. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for the instructions, simple and complete.

@TheBudgetSportsman

5 жыл бұрын

Your welcome. Glad they were helpful.

Love the broad head mount very cool, I cut em off and screw em to my wall in my garage the bigger ones I just screw to a plaque nothing pretty but it works

@TheBudgetSportsman

4 жыл бұрын

I have another video with the plans to make the broadhead mount. Thanks for watching!

I have done all mine the same way works great

@TheBudgetSportsman

5 жыл бұрын

That great! I really enjoy doing it myself. Thanks for watching.

Leather boot laces braided looks really good to.

@TheBudgetSportsman

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome idea. Thank you!

Very good tutorial. Nice finished product.

@TheBudgetSportsman

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great video! Thank you for some great ideas!

@TheBudgetSportsman

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it.

Thank you! Saving me some $$ and finally getting my buck on the wall!!

@TheBudgetSportsman

3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome. Glad you found it helpful.

That was fantastic. Way to take the extra steps to really finish them off. I like the acorn shaped head piece that is finished off with some braided cordage. My youngest brother likes to do an antler mount with a picture, but he just wraps the skull plate. I shot my first branch antlered buck last year on the first day of the rifle season in West Virginia. A 17 in wide 6 point with a broken brow and tip on the opposite G2. I ended up doing a Euro mount on two sliced logs 🪵 that had a dark stained WV, 2020 date and picture frame 🖼. I am pretty happy with it. I would share it with you but I didn’t find you on Instagram.

@TheBudgetSportsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Forrest. I don't really do much on instagram, but you can find me on Facebook @The Budget Sportsman.

Thank for the info I have several I need to do!

@TheBudgetSportsman

5 жыл бұрын

Your welcome. I would love if you let me know how they turn out!

Thanks for the video, very helpful.

@TheBudgetSportsman

4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

Nicely done. Clear and Informative Kudos ✅

@TheBudgetSportsman

3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks for the informative video. Really happy with the way mine turned out!

@TheBudgetSportsman

4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! I am glad yours turned out well. If you on facebook, I would love if you would share a picture of yours to the budget sportsman facebook page!

@jaremycobble8158

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheBudgetSportsman will do

Beautiful work, thanks.

@TheBudgetSportsman

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Great video, appreciate the tips and time you put into it.

@TheBudgetSportsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris. Glad you found it helpful.

Thanks for the tutorial. I've collected some skull and antler sets from various antique stores. I bought some plaques and fake flowers to make "artistic" european mounts. I want the bone to show on mine, so I'll do everything but the plaster of paris and fabric step. I'm just relieved to know I can drill into them with drywall screws!

@TheBudgetSportsman

Жыл бұрын

Yes just pre-drill first.

This was great, thanks so much. I am in the process of mounting some 46” moose antlers. My hubby got years ago. They are so heavy. This video gave me lots of great pointers as this is my first time mounting. Thank you

@TheBudgetSportsman

2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Glad this was helpful. Would love to hunt moose some day.

@lynsmith2698

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBudgetSportsman we are lucky to have them in our area, sometimes in the yard. Thanks again. I just finished the moose rack, now starting on a whitetail rack. You have created a monster. Hehehe

@ruskersoutdoors9524

5 ай бұрын

@@lynsmith2698 will you please post a pic of the moose mount? thanks

Very creative methods ! Thanks!

@TheBudgetSportsman

3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome. Glad you found it useful.

Good job, thanks for sharing!

@TheBudgetSportsman

5 жыл бұрын

Your welcome. Glad you enjoyed.

Great ideas. I mount mine in a similar fashion, except I don't use plaster of paris and the small piece of plywood. I also have a place for the picture of the hunt and a brass plaque with the date on it. And I have now glued the empty shell casing engraved to the mount. A guy who measures at our local scoring night said that it was the most unqiue mount he's seen

@TheBudgetSportsman

5 жыл бұрын

Sounds pretty neat. I enjoy making unique plaques. I have several designs with pictures and I’ve used shell casings before as well. Sounds awesome!

@keithlewis8238

3 жыл бұрын

What did you use instead on plaster of Paris? I did a concrete/plaster Paris mix and is keeps cracking in half

@davidopel5752

3 жыл бұрын

@@keithlewis8238 I use believe it or not. Cotton balls, the large very firm and stuff them between the skull and fabric and smooth it out. I generally use faux leather. Then I tack upholstery tacks around the base.

Glad I watched, helps immensely!

@TheBudgetSportsman

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful!!

Far easier than the way I do it. Good job!

@TheBudgetSportsman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hope it helps you in the future!

Thank you for the great ideas, can't wait to mount mine :)

@TheBudgetSportsman

8 ай бұрын

Your welcome. Hope it turns out great!

Very cool, I am going to try this with my last buck! Thanks and you just earned yourself another sub!

@TheBudgetSportsman

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and hitting the subscribe button. I would love if you let me know how your mount turns out.

@brandongeorge2712

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheBudgetSportsman will do!

great, informative video, thanks for sharing.

@TheBudgetSportsman

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching

Thanks. Making a stand for my samurai sword out of a pair of antlers. You're video was very helpful...

@TheBudgetSportsman

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Let me know how your project turns out!

@erichusayn

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheBudgetSportsman will do!

Thank you for this great tutorial. Ready to mount my antlers!

@TheBudgetSportsman

4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome. I would love to hear how it goes for you...or better yet go over to Facebook and send me a picture!

@lauraingalls3217

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheBudgetSportsman I will do that when they are finished.

@lauraingalls3217

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheBudgetSportsman BTW - Check out Tandy Leather for larger pieces of leather and suede. They also sell leather lace.

@TheBudgetSportsman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

Nice informational video !

@TheBudgetSportsman

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

I did a small one several years ago. It came out ok but not as nice as yours. Thanks for the tips I will try them on my next buck. I purchased the wood plaque from Michaels and used jute twine and hot glue to finish off around the base of the antlers. Thanks

@TheBudgetSportsman

5 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you found the video helpful. I would love to hear your your next project turns out!

Thanks dude! Great job

@TheBudgetSportsman

2 жыл бұрын

No problem! Thank you

Nice and easy thanks for the info

@TheBudgetSportsman

4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome!!

Thanks great video

Well done. Well described as well!

@TheBudgetSportsman

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@TheBudgetSportsman

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great video, thank you!

@TheBudgetSportsman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks and thanks for watching!

Good video and technique dude, thx!

@TheBudgetSportsman

3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome!

Thanks for sharing!

@TheBudgetSportsman

11 ай бұрын

You bet!

This is a great video, man!

@TheBudgetSportsman

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great ideas!

@TheBudgetSportsman

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Good tip! I bury mine to make skull mounts. ( seriously; works great! )

@jesseboell3661

5 жыл бұрын

Hoosier Sasquatch Outdoors, how long do you generally bury them for?

@LostWoodsman76

5 жыл бұрын

@@jesseboell3661 My rule is three warm months in a safe locale. You can plant them anytime but the head has to be underground three warm months. It's magic...drop the head in skin and all, dig it up and rinse it of TOTALLY defleshed. I made a video of the process ( if I'd known how many views it would get I would have made a better one) kzread.info/dash/bejne/i4ymlMFxqN3AZNI.html

I just like the way he started. I’m a poor hillbilly hunter with a big rack. So this should be useful lol

dude! awesome job!!!!

@TheBudgetSportsman

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I enjoyed this video I wish I would have did this with my 14 pt this year but the skull mount is to cool to cut off😂

@TheBudgetSportsman

4 жыл бұрын

Congrats on your buck! Glad you enjoyed the video!!

Thanks great information.

@TheBudgetSportsman

4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome. Thanks for watching!

Great video.I have been mounting my own & family bucks ( like forever ) but instead of stapling, I use hot glue.Just another option.

@TheBudgetSportsman

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Does the hot glue hold pretty well. I like to stretch my leather as tight as I can.

Great video. I bought a kit from a company that shall not be named. I would never do that again. I will finish mine soon with some of your tips. Thanks

@TheBudgetSportsman

4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome. I have never been satisfied with the results from this kits. I hope your able to get it finished in a way you are proud of.

Great Information Thanks!

@TheBudgetSportsman

4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

Nice video and instructions. I'm not a hunter, however, I like feeding the deer that come into my backyard. I found two antlers back there that appeared to have been knocked off or shed and I'm looking for some ideas on what to do with them. Just for the record, I am a life member of the NRA. I subscribed to your page.

@TheBudgetSportsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing. Most likely you found sheds. If you want to mount them it is a little trickier without having a piece of the skull. You could use something like this piece available from cabelas to mount the antlers together and then use the rest of the process in this video. www.cabelas.com/shop/en/mountain-mikes-reproductions-shed-spreader-universal-deer-skull-plate?ds_e=GOOGLE&ds_c=Shop%7CGeneric%7CAllProducts%7CHigh%7CSSCCatchAll&gclid=Cj0KCQiAvP6ABhCjARIsAH37rbQdc0eDLrg0n3V3k6LwjLE-s5EWj7SrcttogILl6BPashWestEJOcgaAowhEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

@Razorback2088

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBudgetSportsman Thank you!!! I'll try that.

Owen this is a great idea 🤗

@TheBudgetSportsman

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

Great Video

@TheBudgetSportsman

7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Good video and some nice ideas. New sub to.

@TheBudgetSportsman

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching and subscribing!

Nice job

@TheBudgetSportsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Nice video on mounting your antlers but to be honest my wife mounts all our antlers as well as a 35 inch striper I caught in GA. She has done bass, gar and a fox also she does a pretty good job on them. See I'm blessed also.

@TheBudgetSportsman

2 жыл бұрын

You are definitely blessed. Sounds like you have a winner.

You might want to put a warning at the beginning of this video that bone dust is incredibly toxic and wearing a respirator while cutting or sanding bone is imperative. Great tutorial, thanks!

@TheBudgetSportsman

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, I can't edit the video once it is on KZread, but I appreciate you bringing up that point of safety. I'll be sure to add a comment in the description.

Nice!

@TheBudgetSportsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Nice instructional video! Would have liked to see how you cut the antlers off the head, but no matter...I was going to take to a taxidermy, but they can be expensive. I think I will give it a go. Seems easy but know it will take time and patients. But will be a fun hobby to learn. Thanks for sharing how & where to pick up supplies. Happy hunting!

@TheBudgetSportsman

9 ай бұрын

Make a straight cut down behind the antlers and a horizontal cut back right above the eyes below the antlers.

@dreamlookautodetailingauto3353

9 ай бұрын

@@TheBudgetSportsman thanks

Important reminder bone dust is EXTREMELY dangerous a respirator is HIGHLY recommended when cutting and grinding bone if you value the health of your lungs

Minimalist and very appealing

@TheBudgetSportsman

2 ай бұрын

Thanks

Great video. Could ya do one on the proper way to work the plaster of Paris and the mixing. Never heard of using it this way.

@TheBudgetSportsman

3 жыл бұрын

I have a few new mounts to work on over the winter, so maybe I can go over that in more detail. Not sure when those videos will be done. I just add water till its a consistency that seems good to work. Personally I try to err on the side of too wet rather than to dry. It sets up quickly and if its too dry it will be hard to work before you get it all where you want it. I try to make one or two batches that fill in the bulk of the space, then do a final batch thats nice and creamy to smooth on and get it really nice. I like to use something flat like the back side of a butter knife. I also find that getting my fingers wet and rubbing the surface can smooth out the imperfections. You can also sand the surface once it is fully cured.

Good video 👍👍👍🦌🦌🦌

@TheBudgetSportsman

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

@aventuras1972

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Thanks.

@TheBudgetSportsman

2 жыл бұрын

No problem!

You can buy mounting kits for under 40$ on Amazon. Will really expedite the process. Comes with a pre cut plaque, cover ect.

@TheBudgetSportsman

4 жыл бұрын

No offense, but personally don’t think the kits look very good. If that’s what works for you, then by all means go for it.

I loved your "be creative" comment. If I was creative I wouldn't be watching your vidoe. haha

@TheBudgetSportsman

3 жыл бұрын

Haha. I was hoping some of my ideas would spark the creative juices. 😊

That's pretty sweet man. Now I wish I didn't get my buck euro mounted... I could have done this easily.

@TheBudgetSportsman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! There’s always the next one!!!

@EthanPDobbins

4 жыл бұрын

Euro is easy to do too. Simmer the head scrape & wash the meat away and use multiple HOT rinses and soap and treat it with hydrogen peroxide. Ive done 3 myself and it works fine.if you ever want to whiten it more all you need is more peroxide. It is a great whitener and degreaser

Great video!!! Have you ever tried to mount several sets to the same board? My wife got her third buck this year and I was thinking of mounting all 3 to a barn board or a piece of live edge... Do you have any advice??

@TheBudgetSportsman

5 жыл бұрын

No, I have never tried doing that but I have thought about it. I’m too impatient to store up several bucks to do it that way. If I was going to do it I would probably use the exact same method of screwing them to the thin plywood, plastering them and covering them before attaching them to the barn wood. Then space them and screw then to the barn wood by what looks good. Personally I would use a leather covering and a twine or fibrous rope to finish off the edges. If you could find a piece of barbed wire and use that as on accent down the board snaking between your mounts I think it would just complete the whole thing. Just my thoughts...thanks for watching and commenting. If you get a chance, let me know how your completed project turns out.

I use leather boot laces for the finish trim, it's a lot cheaper and is the same thing.

@TheBudgetSportsman

3 жыл бұрын

Good tip.

This is beautiful man! I just killed my first deer and I am doing a skull mount. I'll do this for my next one.

@TheBudgetSportsman

5 жыл бұрын

Congrats on your first deer! I’m sure there will be many more. Thanks for watching. I would love if you let me know how your mounts turn out!

@catrey

5 жыл бұрын

Ok thanks!

I subbed thanks for this

@TheBudgetSportsman

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@chris.f2616

4 жыл бұрын

no thankyou

It is beautiful I just spent 50 bucks on all the stuff including a jig saw and blades. But I’ll be able to do a few racks with what I have

@TheBudgetSportsman

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, once you have the supplies it’s doesn’t cost much to do more.

@garrettstraffon608

Жыл бұрын

@@TheBudgetSportsman I didn’t catch up with a buck last year. But this year I did. Doing another one on the same supplies 👍🏻 I just watched your video on the mental game and I did almost all the same things you did and felt all the same ways. Putting the pressure on your self to get a big buck. Made a bad shot on a buck. But it all worked out in rifle. Just have to learn from all of it

@TheBudgetSportsman

Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the buck. Thanks for sharing.

How do you join the braided leather finish and where do you put the seam where the ends meet? Good video thanks

@TheBudgetSportsman

3 жыл бұрын

Usually to get started we just put a rubber band around the ends a few times. To finish it off we use hot glue to hold everything in place and put the ends at the top behind one of the antler bases.

Great tutorial! Where did you find the template for the plaque you were holding up at the beginning of the video? I really like the plaque! Also, what are the dimensions of the plaque? Thank you.

@TheBudgetSportsman

4 жыл бұрын

Are you referring to the broadhead plaque?

You had someone to help you when you screwed through the plaque into the mount. I found this really hard to do and keep the mount straight on the plaque, by myself.

@TheBudgetSportsman

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, my wife always helps with that part. I can see how that would be hard alone.

My biggest buck was mounted for $375! It took them a yr. To do! I should have spent that on gear!

@TheBudgetSportsman

4 жыл бұрын

I shot my biggest buck last November. The only reason I got it mounted was because some buddies paid for it. I still haven’t gotten it back. I have to agree that money spent on mounts could be spent on gear or even hunts.

Thanks for the video, it help me a lot. I'm wondering how you end the braided loop around the cap? I mean, did you make any special knot to make a nice joint between the start and the end of the braided leather?

@TheBudgetSportsman

3 жыл бұрын

Usually we hide the ends behind one of the antler bases and just glue them down. Usually use hot glue to glue one end down which also holds the braid together. We use a small rubber band to hold the other end together while we work the braid around the mount. When you get all the way around, you can take the rubber band off, trim to length and glue the end down.

@mariobrissette

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBudgetSportsman Thanks for the tips!

I have antlers, but its not connected with the skull , I have a round wood I would like to know how can I screw it..

@TheBudgetSportsman

5 жыл бұрын

I would suggested getting something like this skull plate from Cabela’s. www.cabelas.com/product/Mountain-Mikes-Deer-Skull-Plate-Mounting-Kit/742252.uts?productVariantId=1399774&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=02611251&rid=20&ds_rl=1252079&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6fvdBRCbARIsABGZ-vS81H15mzxi0LSBY58wTZJEyL5YTv52WLGrla7gwbWEfXarZOVC4eIaAqxLEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

I have the skull cap cut and very clean. I slow boiled it in bleach water for 20 min. The marrow areas are white, but how long do I wait to put on the Plaster of Paris?

@TheBudgetSportsman

3 жыл бұрын

I may be wrong on this, but if its clean and dry, then I go for it.

Question do you have to cleah the horn itself with anything before taking in house, infection purposes for my kids?

@TheBudgetSportsman

4 жыл бұрын

I might clean it with some warm soapy water and an old tooth brush if you are worried. If you boil the antlers with the skull it can discolor your antlers.

Hi! How would you mount antlers that are not attached to a skull ? I found two perfect ones that were shed right in my backyard!

@TheBudgetSportsman

2 жыл бұрын

I would use this product from Cabela’s www.cabelas.com/shop/en/mountain-mikes-reproductions-shed-spreader-universal-deer-skull-plate?lcab.rdr=TRUE&productVariantId=1399774&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=02611251&rid=20&ds_rl=1252079&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6fvdBRCbARIsABGZ-vS81H15mzxi0LSBY58wTZJEyL5YTv52WLGrla7gwbWEfXarZOVC4eIaAqxLEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Could you use the hide of the deer instead of leather

@TheBudgetSportsman

4 жыл бұрын

I never have, but I believe you could. It would need to be properly tanned and preserved.

Question: You used only plaster to create the mount but others use a mix of plaster and Quik-crete. Have you had any issues with the strength of the mount by using only plaster?

@TheBudgetSportsman

3 жыл бұрын

I have had at least one crack once it was fully dried, however I usually sand them after they are dry. Once sanded and covered in leather you cannot see the crack and the mount is certainly not going to fall apart.

How do you do the one with the tacs or nails around the scull holding the leather I love that look. Like the one on the left side in your thumbnail

@TheBudgetSportsman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the question. It is a cool look, but I quit doing it that way because it is much harder to accomplish. I'll explain it the best I can, assuming you watched the video. Instead of wrapping the leather around the plaster and backing plywood, you would actually screw that to your plaque first and then cover with leather. It is difficult because using the method I showed in the video, you can pull the staples out of the leather and reposition if needed to get all the wrinkles out of the leather. If you use the tacks, once you have a tack through the leather, you know have a hole. Sure you can keep the tack in the same whole, and just put it into the wood a different spot, but then you have a hard time keeping all of the spacing between tacks the same. If you like the look, then I am not trying to discourage you from doing it, you are just going to need to take your time and be patient. Also you will want to pre-drill the holes for the tacks. If not you will have to pound them in with the hammer, and will end up marking up your tacks. If you pre-drill you can use a soft rubber mallet, or cover your hammer with a piece of leather and then just softly tap them into place. Hope this helps.

@NeffUNGA

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheBudgetSportsman thanks man!

Dose drywall putty work the same for the plaster

@TheBudgetSportsman

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know. I’ve never tried it. Here is my guess: drywall putty is normally spread on thin not as a big ball, it might take longer to dry.

Great video do you put any kind of finish on the antlers?

@TheBudgetSportsman

5 жыл бұрын

No, the antlers are all natural.