Taxidermy How - To Instructions


Pronghorn Antelope Special Techniques - Page 4

Special Antelope Characteristics and Mounting Techniques:


G. To Enlarge the Head

  1. Cut off the muzzle and upper head

  2. For whatever length you increase space "X" (between the muzzle and the head), increase space "Y" (between the top and bottom of the head halves) by only half as much.

  3. Add foam spacers and Bondo them in place.


H. At the Brisket, add clay to shoulder points if they are not well defined on the form. The cowlick should be located at the lowest shoulder point


I. The upper brow should appear "heavy" and extend outside of the eye profile. Upper lashes angle down slightly while lower lashes protrude almost straight out in obvious fashion.

J. Short cut capes work well, however, the neck of an Antelope is smaller than the circumference around the back of the head, making it impossible to pull the skin over the form. Solution: When you are ready to apply the skin, simply saw off the head, slide the skin over the neck and shoulders, and Bondo the head back in place.



K. As a final grooming step, work hair conditioner into the hair and blow dry with compressed air (this takes a lot of air! A hair dryer won't do it.) This step will give your mount real shape and fullness.



Septum: You can create your own septum

  1. Cut two pieces of plastic (use the rough textured top area of a gallon milk jug) to the shape drawn at right.

  2. Mix Bondo and black paint tint ( I use Lamp Black #11 Tints-All by Sheffield Bronze Corp.)

  3. Add hardener and press colored Bondo between the two pieces of plastic. Trim after the Bondo has set, but while still soft.

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