

McArthur employs potter’s clay to rebuild the ear butts - the meaty base of the ears - and give shape around the eye sockets and antlers. McArthur uses automotive body filler and a fibreglass hardener to shape and stiffen the ears into natural positions. “You’ve got to be a bit of a perfectionist,” he says.Īlready, he has screwed the antlers onto the form with the help of a pre-fabricated skull cap, which has two metal arms that allow the antlers to be glued into place. He ensures the throat patch is centred, and that the deer’s hair pattern matches its underlying musculature. The forms come in all shapes and sizes: Some feature bulging neck muscles to match the look of bucks when they’re in full rut. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. National Capital Region's Top Employers.
