89-DVD277

SKINNING, FLESHING & MOUNTING A HOODED MERGANSER STANDING (Wrap Body)

by Second 2 Nature Taxidermy Supply
with Steve German
1¾ Hrs

Steve starts with a breast incision and skins the duck.  A wire wheel is used to flesh and degrease the duck.  It is then soaked in soapy water and then in coleman fuel.  Steve makes a body from excelsior and twine while the duck is in the tumbler.  He builds a clay wedge and places on top of the skull to make the “hood” feathers stand up.  Next, he mounts the duck on the wrapped body he made and sews it up.  The duck is attached to a piece of driftwood and positioned.  Eyes are set and feathers groomed.  Painting of the bill and feet finishes this beautiful mount.