15 April 2008, 22:07
TrophyShotPrintsDisplaying PG Hides?
May I see some pics of how you display your PG hides?
Are their different methods in the tanning process that will preserve them better than others?
I'm contemplating on bringing back a couple of hides to display on my walls, etc.???
Thank you!
16 April 2008, 04:49
madabulaSqueeze;
There are a variety of tanning methods and as equally important the shaving of the hide to bring it to an evenly thinned product. A tan with good stretch is IMO best and can be used for pillows, upholstery, rugs etc. However many times soft well tanned hides do not lay flat or hang flat without having been wetted and stretched and often backed with a felt laminate. Cheaper tans will be stiff, uneven and really poor ones will curl, wrinkle etc. I'll try to dig up some photos to post later.
Best Regards
Mike O
28 April 2008, 19:25
nomrcy
I find that the back skins add an "aura" of Africa and look good as a side display to another mount.
29 April 2008, 09:32
BlankI definately wanted to bring back some backskins from my first trip, to accent the various areas of my trophy rooms. A couple on the floor with euro skulls,
some draped tastefully over the arm of a sofa or chair, and the kudu backskin around the base of a kudu pedestal mount. Wildebeest rug to step out of bed onto.
They can be done as wall decor also, as evidenced by this wildebeest rug, or the springbok round.
Added expense, definate yes. Worth every penny, you bet!
01 May 2008, 03:37
L. David KeithBlank, those rounds are the only way to fly! I wound up with a stack of back skins that do nothing for our decor. Won't do that again. Nice display of your trophies. David
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14 May 2008, 01:19
TrophyShotPrintsThanks very much for your comments and sharing your pics!
I haven't checked this post for awhile so sorry for the belated thank yous!