Finishing a Wall Pedestal Back
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After prepping the form, pin a piece of felt or leather overlapping the pedestal base.
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Cut out the shape required by carefully following the edge of the base.
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Rough the form and back with a Form Prep Roller or Stout Ruffer for good glue adhesion. I prefer to cover the lower part of the form and pedestal back with a thin Bondo mixture after roughing.
When this hardens, sand off any rough spots.
Either way will work, but I feel I get a better glue adhesion with the Bondo mixture.
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Mount your deer.
Instead of nailing the hide to the back, glue the lower edge of the form using a good grabbing epoxy type glue.
The Cartilage Liner Adhesive works great for this.
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After the glue has set, trim the skin along the edge of the pedestal base. Be careful not to cut the hairs.
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Glue the felt or leather to the pedestal base butting the edges up to the hide.
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A spray glue or the Cartilage Liner Adhesive works well for this.
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