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snake skin
Posted by: Paul Luechtefeld (---.mycingular.net)
Date: June 13, 2013 06:52PM

Does anyone know where I can get A Copperhead snake skin

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Re: snake skin
Posted by: chris stevenson (---.bltmmd.fios.verizon.net)
Date: June 13, 2013 08:25PM

unfortunatly i have not found a good supplier,except the woods.copperhead is a bit thinner than rattlesnake or other skins,so it may not manufacture well for mass sale.i do know its a bit ricky to work with,tho another builder,kerry way,explained a simple way to prep the skin for application

www.southriverrodsllc.com

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Re: snake skin
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: June 13, 2013 08:49PM

The best I can do is suggest Skin Shop USA.

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Re: snake skin
Posted by: Kerry Way (---.fv.ks.cox.net)
Date: June 13, 2013 11:04PM

couple other tricks is to use different color metallic markers to color the blank under the skins . the snake is kinda silvery under the skin, not black like most blanks. I also use masking tape to remove scales from skins prior to gluing them on. less finish required to get a smooth job.

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Re: snake skin
Posted by: Barry Thomas Sr (---.hsd1.nj.comcast.net)
Date: June 13, 2013 11:23PM

2X for Skin Shop

[www.superpages.com]



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/13/2013 11:27PM by Barry Thomas Sr.

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Re: snake skin
Posted by: Jerry Poindexter (---.tx.res.rr.com)
Date: June 14, 2013 08:19PM

Yup, I picked up some from the Skin Shop a couple of yrs ago at the ICRBE. They ARE thin! I've personally had no luck trying to flesh one out w/o tearing/perforating.

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Re: snake skin
Posted by: Paul Luechtefeld (---.mycingular.net)
Date: June 15, 2013 10:27AM

I tried skin shop they don't have any right now. Thanks for the reply.

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Re: snake skin
Posted by: Hal Lambert (---.flo.bellsouth.net)
Date: June 15, 2013 02:43PM

I also got some from the skin shop but it is long gone. I have had success with my own by fleshing it out and using a product called snake tan. The trick is to use a dull, flat object when fleshing it out this way you don't put holes in the skin.

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Re: snake skin
Posted by: Paul Luechtefeld (---.mycingular.net)
Date: June 15, 2013 08:16PM

I tried the skin shop but they didn't have any

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