I think LKM gave you some good advice above about using a flap vs. a cantle. I have badger (from the now defunct Craigie Custom Sporrans) and muskrat (L&M Highland) mask sporrans and that's how both are constructed.
I'd avoid having fur on any part of the sporran except those portions that are front facing (and perhaps the backside of the flap), as they tend to make the sporran look excessively fluffy (imho). I also have four fur-fronted sporrans (bobcat, skunk, Icelandic sheep and seal) and none have fur on the gusset or back portions of the bag.
The back of the Craigie (left) and the prototype Artificer fur sporran (right) appear below.
I'd also second LKM's advice about getting someone skilled in taxidermy to help you with the mask. Some prefer a flatter head to the entirely life-like taxidermy. My badger is pretty life-life like and I think it looks fine. (http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...isition-73340/)
Looking forward to the finished project!
SM
Last edited by ShaunMaxwell; 26th March 19 at 08:35 AM.
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