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How To Make Fish Mounts 



fish into correct position for molding is another thing and re- 

 quires some knowledge of fishes plus an artistic eye. Of course, 

 in the case of a specific fish for a specific exhibit, the fish would 

 have to be molded according to preset plans by the curator. 

 If the curator is not in the field, the preparator should be armed 

 with some sketches and concise notes as to the position the 



Fig. 189. Spectacular but accurate curvatures can be obtained in the 



mount. The mako shark above was molded in this position on the beach 



soon after it was caught. 



various mounts are to take. Aside from not disintegrating in 

 exhibition cases, the other great advantage of producing mu- 

 seum mounts from molds is that lifelike and true-to-form speci- 

 mens can be produced. 



Fins. Do not waste precious time in the field with tasks 

 which can be accomplished in the museum. For example, I do 

 not mold the pectoral and ventral fins on the spot; instead, I 



