Horn Mount
Instructions
Step by Step
instructions for professional looking horn mounts. Instructions are also
available for the Plastic
Foster Horn Cover
(click here)
Step 1
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Cut skull portion of horns so that they
will fit into the slot molded into the horn mounting block. |
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When cut, the horns should fit properly into the slot. |
Step 2
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Drill two holes into the skull and screw
two dry wall screws into the horn mounting block. If the screws should protrude out
the back, they can be broken or ground off. |
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Side view of the skull plate positioned into the horn
mount block. |
Step 3
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Mix the mache provided with water to a thick consistency. Adding too
much water will cause the mache to sag. Smooth over the exposed skull plate blending
the mache onto the horn mount block. Let dry. |
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Side view with mache added. |
Step 4
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You are now ready to cover the horn mount block. Measure the
distance between the horn burrs as shown. |
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In the middle of the felt material, spread two quarters the same distance
apart as you measured on the skull. The white lines represent the proper cutting
angle. see next step |
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Cut along the white line to the center of the quarter, then cut the circle
where the quarter was located, mark the quarter area with a pen prior to removing. |
Step 5
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Position the felt over the horn block. Additional cuts will be
needed as you position the felt in order to trim away unwanted material. Pull the
felt tight around the base and staple or tack material down |
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Side view showing proper angle for cut. |
Step 6
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Glue gold braid (or color of choice) around the base of the antler burr
and the base of the mount. |
Step 7
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Drill two holes through the wood panel and attach the completed horn mount
using the two drywall screws provided Many also place gold braid
around the base where it joins the panel. |
Completed Horn Mount on wall
Consider these options:
Use hair-off tanned deer skin or Swede leather instead of felt.
Instead of gold braid, use braided leather shoe stings
Hot glue guns work well if available.
Wax
the horns with Antler
Conditioner to rejuvenate them
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