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ton or jute. Drill holes into the projecting bones of the 

 hocks, and fasten the wires by inserting the ends. Give 

 them the proper curve, and lash the other ends to the 

 legs. Coat with thick glue, to give an even surface, body, 

 and strength. "When the legs are formed, bend the pro- 

 jecting irons in this manner. (See illustration, a.) 



Fasten them in position on the board, by drilling sets 

 of double holes for the irons to lay between, and clinch 

 wire staples over them, one set of staples holding both 

 irons. 



Reverse the bending of the irons to the hind legs, and 



POSITION OP IRONS IN A LARGE ANIMAL. 



fasten them as described. When leg-bones are not with 

 the skin, the latter should be placed On the floor, doubled 

 lengthwise, or as near natural as possible, and wires bent 

 from the skin, to give the proper length and bend of legs. 

 Wood, shaped according to these wires, may then be used 

 in place of the bones. 



An artificial skull can be carved of wood, in full, or set 

 with teeth of bone, or the solid tips of deer horns. 

 Should you wish to reserve a skull, mold one of cement, 

 or, what is much more substantial, take impressions of 

 the teeth and jaws in plaster, smoke the molds with a 



