What is best way to clean/dust a shoulder mount?

[Mayhem]

my taxidermist said not to use anything oil based.. a damp wash cloth is what i use, i just try to keep mine from getting real dusty.

[texag93]

I used canned air and the vacuum hose with the brush attachment.

[Double Drop]

Sounds Crazy, but take a piece of white bread & wipe down the cape after dusting. Have done this for years. I talked to the guy that travels around to the Bass Pro Shops with the King of Bucks collection & that is what they do also! Made me feel good to do something not many people knew about.

[buck_wild]

All the bread is doing to leaving an "oil" on the hair. I agree with Sam and use Taxidermy Magic but all it is, is a spray for show horses that can be bought at most feed stores. It's really called Cowboy Magic It conditions the hair and helps retard further dust build up.

[maglite]

Go to tractor supply and get some stuff called cowboy magic! Its works great and adds a nice luster and protects. I used it in my taxidermy shop for years and it is used by quit a few taxis I know! just spray on and wipe down with a rag. works for antlers also and it smells like febreez!!!

[buck_wild]

Can you read maglite (see above, but good tip none the less) ?

I'll cut you some slack since I'm sure your already getting jittery about quiting smoking tomorrow

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GOOD LUCK !!!

[Passthrough]

I usually clean mine BEFORE I have them mounted

[DaddyO]

Use a swiffer!

[keep]

All the bread is doing to leaving an "oil" on the hair. I agree with Sam and use Taxidermy Magic but all it is, is a spray for show horses that can be bought at most feed stores. It's really called Cowboy Magic It conditions the hair and helps retard further dust build up.

Go to tractor supply and get some stuff called cowboy magic! Its works great and adds a nice luster and protects. I used it in my taxidermy shop for years and it is used by quit a few taxis I know! just spray on and wipe down with a rag. works for antlers also and it smells like febreez!!!

Do you guys use this on the antlers as well?

[Firecuss]

I usually clean mine BEFORE I have them mounted

I was wondering when and who was going to jump on this. It took longer than I thought it would. Good one!!!!!

[Miki]

my taxidermist said not to use anything oil based.. a damp wash cloth is what i use, i just try to keep mine from getting real dusty.

No WD-40. Oil and dirt dont mix. Feather duster. damp cloth. I hear the do make some stuff the taxidermist can order for you.