Pillows

03 January 2006, 19:01

bullsprig

Pillows

I need a resourse for making pillows,from some back skins that I have. The skins are Zebra and Hartebeast.

Thanks, Bullsprig

03 January 2006, 20:28

30ott6

Bullsprig- I had mine done by my taxidermist here in Cody. Turned out great but not cheap. You can contact Doug Scott or Ray Hatfield of Nature's Design Taxidermy at 307-527-6053 or if you are going to Reno or Dallas this year, you could talk to them there.

John

03 January 2006, 20:44

bullsprig

John, Thanks for the reply. I am going to Dallas and hope to make some contacts there. Larry

03 January 2006, 21:18

Lhook7

That's a good idea. I hadn't thought about zebra pillows. Maybe I'll try for two in Namibia and have some pillows to go with my rug (I hope).

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03 January 2006, 21:20

bulldog563

Springbok pillows are really nice too. Especially if you use the top of their back where the white stripe it hidden. If it is done right it is very nice.

03 January 2006, 21:20

T.Carr

I'm pretty sure Jerry Huffaker can make pillows for you.

Regards,

Terry

03 January 2006, 21:24

30ott6

Red Hartebeest are great too. Very soft skin.

Bullsprig, if we meet at the AR gathering, I'll be happy to introduce to the Nature's Design guys at the show.

John

03 January 2006, 23:10

bullsprig

Terry, Jerry lost his guy that does pillows. He has my skins and skulls. I can't wait. He has come up with some dynamite plans for the trophys. Larry

quote:
Originally posted by T.Carr:
I'm pretty sure Jerry Huffaker can make pillows for you.

Regards,

Terry

04 January 2006, 01:03

Frank Martinez

My aunt in LA makes them on a commercial basis for SAX, Macy and some other Beverly hills stores. She has several of her own designs (Heart shapes, pillbox hat shapes and like that.) I know she has made leather but I recall she wasn't happy with them as they were generally too stiff and her crowd never bought them in quantity.
If you want I can call her and ask if she is willing. Do you want anything special or do you have a design you could send me to show her?
Let me know.
Frank

04 January 2006, 01:10

sierrabravo45

Absaroka Wester Designs in Dubois, Wyoming. They do my tanning for soft leather for me, and have done some nice pillows and even leather Christmas Stockings. There quality is great, and prices are good.

http://www.absarokawesterndesign.com/

04 January 2006, 03:06

bullsprig

Frank, Thanks for the followup. I am going to try to find someone closer that I can visit with personally. I am truly not sure what I want. Larry

quote:
Originally posted by Frank Martinez:
My aunt in LA makes them on a commercial basis for SAX, Macy and some other Beverly hills stores. She has several of her own designs (Heart shapes, pillbox hat shapes and like that.) I know she has made leather but I recall she wasn't happy with them as they were generally too stiff and her crowd never bought them in quantity.
If you want I can call her and ask if she is willing. Do you want anything special or do you have a design you could send me to show her?
Let me know.
Frank