Bronzing of skulls

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I was pleased with the way a couple of skulls turned out on the South African side. I didn't have any other Euros like this but I think it looks good on predators like lioness and croc. The croc skull looks small with nothing beside it to show scale but it came from a 14 footer. I was particularly pleased with the value...the bronzing of lioness and croc were about $600 each. The tanning of 14 foot croc was also only $600. We considered copper coating but the effect was far too shiny. Bronze gave it the antique look.

Just wanted to show some examples of recent work and cost. Shipping is a whole different subject!

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I THINK these were both molded and actual bronzes made from the molds. To get that lion back into the US I assume that is the case. Actually, not bad prices if they are truly full bronzes and not coated.
 
The lion is definitely a mold as it's not exportable. That lioness stayed behind as a full mount in the lodge.
 
My first attempt at metalizing
 

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I don't care for bronzed antlered or horned skulls (bleached gives better contrast with horns) but toothed critters appeal to me more. The croc is very interesting but the size must be problematic for decor? Put it in the window at Halloween. Be sure to hand out sanitary wipes for parents to clean the toddlers' poopy bums. :D
 
Green Chile said:
The lion is definitely a mold as it's not exportable. That lioness stayed behind as a full mount in the lodge.
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I am surprised they only charged $600 to do that skull. I have cast some replacement/broken horns and the materials alone are quite expensive. I presume it's a resin skull spray painted?
 
I was surprised by the cost being that low...and especially surprised by the croc tanning being $600 also. It would be multiples of that in the States. I'm still waiting on a 7 foot gator to be finished tanning from 4-5 years ago in the States.
 
I like the antiqued look. Classy! After a while bleached skulls start to yellow. I've also done this Bryan...
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Ontario Hunter said:
I don't care for bronzed antlered or horned skulls (bleached gives better contrast with horns) but toothed critters appeal to me more. The croc is very interesting but the size must be problematic for decor? Put it in the window at Halloween. Be sure to hand out sanitary wipes for parents to clean the toddlers' poopy bums. :D
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good thing its hanging in my house, lmao
 
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