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    I like the look and proportions very much. I would echo the advise about using the barge cement in a well ventilated space. Still, I would consider sewing afterwards. Again, great job and happy wearing.
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    Thanks for the tips on Barge cement. I have lepage contact cement at home and it says it does leather, but I can tell by the responses that Barge must be a far safer bet for this kind of work.

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    Regarding the eyes, could you just close the lids? Think how much more peaceful the critter would look - asleep on your lap.

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    Quote Originally Posted by creagdhubh View Post
    Well done with the fox! You could maybe send an e-mail to Kate Macpherson with your query. She will more than likely answer your questions. All of my full-mask sporrans (my Scottish pine marten shown below) are made by her. There's no doubting the fact that Kate is an expert when it comes to crafting these wee beasties.

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    Best of luck!
    No reply from Kate. Maybe she guards the secrets of her trade. That's fair enough.
    Natan Easbaig Mac Dhòmhnaill, FSA Scot
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    “Yet still the blood is strong, the heart is Highland, And we, in dreams, behold the Hebrides.” - The Canadian Boat Song.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nathan View Post
    No reply from Kate. Maybe she guards the secrets of her trade. That's fair enough.
    She's usually rather prompt in responding to e-mails, so I think you may be right. Worth a shot, though!

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    The contact cement worked well. Here it is with the plastic eyes removed. I'm considering adding his legs as tassels but I may not bother.

    full mask no eyes.jpg
    Natan Easbaig Mac Dhòmhnaill, FSA Scot
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    “Yet still the blood is strong, the heart is Highland, And we, in dreams, behold the Hebrides.” - The Canadian Boat Song.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nathan View Post
    The contact cement worked well. Here it is with the plastic eyes removed. I'm considering adding his legs as tassels but I may not bother.

    full mask no eyes.jpg
    Well done!

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    I'd say that's a big improvement
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    Last edited by Nathan; 26th May 13 at 07:30 PM.
    Natan Easbaig Mac Dhòmhnaill, FSA Scot
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    “Yet still the blood is strong, the heart is Highland, And we, in dreams, behold the Hebrides.” - The Canadian Boat Song.

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    Well done! I have made a few of these myself. I know that all the following advice comes too late but I offer it for future use or any others seeking the same. I have found a source of inexpensive glass eyes from a taxidermy supply house that I really like ( http://www.vandykestaxidermy.com/Typ...Eyes-C426.aspx ). I glue the glass eye inside the eyelids and then glue another piece of leather underneath to keep it in place. As to glue, I really like the strength of contact cement which can be purchased inexpensively from a regular hardware store. Here is a photo of what mine looks like with the eyes. Again, GREAT JOB!

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