need help with cape patch options...

[TNBillyEarl]

So, I killed a very large deer this week. When skinning and cleaning him, I didn't leave enough cape around the sternum of the deer. I was about 4# short up and down and 6# across. My taxidermist isn't thrilled with sewing in other parts of the cape or using another animal. He's a perfectionist. And it would be hard to get another cape the size of my deer.

My question is this - is there something else one could use to patch this part? Certainly others have done what I have done? Maybe some leather? Something artsy? I never thought I would get a deer mounted and now it won't be "perfect". Please advise...

TNBillyEarl

 

[AT Hiker]

Well, he could design something that covers up the missing parts. Something that would be incorporated into the mount, like drift wood and leaves. However, that will be a very pricey option and likely be just to much going on. Maybe a pedestal attached at the missing cape area, like the deer "coming out of a tree". Once again, very pricey and you probably will not be happy with it.
Getting a new cape is easy, jut have to be willing to spend the money. I would fork over the money for a new cape. I can assure you a new cape can be found, might not be what you want to spend but they are out there.
Good luck


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[ImThere]

Some one posted a pic with the American flag on the back side of the deer that looked perfect for a situation like this.


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[WG Taxidermist]

Well, he could design something that covers up the missing parts. Something that would be incorporated into the mount, like drift wood and leaves. However, that will be a very pricey option and likely be just to much going on. Maybe a pedestal attached at the missing cape area, like the deer "coming out of a tree". Once again, very pricey and you probably will not be happy with it.
Getting a new cape is easy, jut have to be willing to spend the money. I would fork over the money for a new cape. I can assure you a new cape can be found, might not be what you want to spend but they are out there.
Good luck


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X2! This is great advice. There are several places to buy capes. Get the right size cape and mount the deer the way you want to.

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[TNBillyEarl]

OK - thank you for the suggestions. I looked at capes out there... It's not easy getting one the color of my deer. The capes the size I need are from the Midwest and West and they just won't do it for me. And his old face is just too good to switch out. I like the idea of putting a TN flag (the three stars) in there. But that is going to have to look spot on perfect. Any other options? I have until early spring before a decision is needed. Again, thanks.

TNBillyEarl

PS - And if you have anywhere I should look for capes specifically let me know.

 

[Mike Belt]

Unless you drop down to a neck mount I don't see any way but to get another cape.

 

[shane37110]

A lot of Mr T gold chains? :super:

 

[huntintn]

This

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