Terry,

OFF Topic, but please post some pictures of your zebra rugs. I searched for them and found the old thread, but no photos. I am trying to show them to my taxidermist. Thanks. Hugh

I assume you are talking about the rug with the leather border. It is my understanding that not all taxidermists can do this. You have to have a certain kind of sewing machine that can sew leather. Jerry Huffaker does his own leather trimmed rugs along with at least one other taxidermist in Texas (can't remember their name). Most taxidermists have to send their rugs off to someone else to have the leather trim added. At least that is what I am told.





Here are the two other rugs without the leather border (felt backed).





If you need anything else, let me know and I can go take a picture.

Regards,

Terry

Is there anything other than the leather trim that you would have done? I have seen some people talk about a carpet backing. I am still not sure where the heck I will put mine (one of my daughters is trying to claim it) once it is done, but Mr. Huffaker will be doing it and I am curious if there are other things I should be looking for.

Thanks.

Another place that does this type of work is... http://www.wildlifeartistry-texas.com

This isn't and endorsement or anything, I just have the webpage bookmarked!

Good luck.

Jerry uses a synthetic backing on the rugs. It is better than the felt because it holds the rug's shape better, doesn't allow the rug to slip around on smooth floors and doesn't collect dirt as bad as the felt backing.

Regards,

Terry

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Originally posted by T.Carr:
Jerry uses a synthetic backing on the rugs. It is better than the felt because it holds the rug's shape better, doesn't allow the rug to slip around on smooth floors and doesn't collect dirt as bad as the felt backing.

Regards,

Terry

Thank you very much.

Here's the backing on the zebra rug.


While I was there, I took a few more photos.



Hyena rug, also leather trimmed by Jerry.










Regards,

Terry

Thanks for the picture of the back of the Zebra rug.

The hyena rug is very nice.

Terry,

Thanks. The first time I saw your original post I knew I had to have mine done the same way! Very Nice1 Hugh

quote:

Originally posted by Charles_Helm:
Is there anything other than the leather trim that you would have done? I have seen some people talk about a carpet backing. I am still not sure where the heck I will put mine (one of my daughters is trying to claim it) once it is done, but Mr. Huffaker will be doing it and I am curious if there are other things I should be looking for.

Thanks.

My Father had his done with a carpet back and leather around the edges. Shawn Andres of Alpine Artistry did the rug and did a beautiful job. He is in Ravalli, Montana. Do a search and you will find his name.

By the way Terry after seeing your Zebra I printed it off and took it to my taxidermist and he did the leather border for me, it looks great, THANKS!

Very nice Terry. Have you posted your trophy room in the trophy rooms forum? I must have missed it.

Very nice trophy room. Spacious and tastefully done, allows each piece to be viewed nicely.