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RobCorlett
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Birds Heads!!

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Hi All, anyone help with some clues on how to frame a small birds head!! The box frame is no problem but its how to attach it securely. I was thinking about 3 pins through the mountcard into the skull but any ideas would be really appreciated. See photo. Rob from Wantage.
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Put the bird's head in a cardboard box and bury it in your garden :(

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Get some linen thread and try to latch onto a piece of skin. :D Try not to pull too hard or you can tear it.
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I would be inclined to secure the head with a couple of Melinex stripes easily hidden by the feathers. No matter how good the Taxidermist is the head, exposed to the air, will deteriorate over time.

If you would like a few stripes of Melinex pm me with your address and I will be pleased to pop some in the post.

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Just beak areful....
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Post by poliopete »

Hi Rob

Thanks for your pm. :D

I posted some Melinex and an example of how I would approach this job to you this afternoon and I am posting the answer to your question in this section as general information.

PEL (Preservation Equipment Ltd) carry a full range of conservation material. They are based in Diss, Norfolk Te; 01379 647400. A really good/helpful company to deal with, have a look at their website and you will see they carry Melinex in 6 thicknesses measured in microns. PEL usually have a stand in the Wessex Roadshows when in this part of the country.

That's a very sizeable order btw so good luck with it :wink:

Hope this helps
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