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the edges to give sliape. Neither of tliese plans is, I am sure, 

 equal to my method of cutting a zinc plate to the full size of the 

 ear — when flattened out — and inserting it between the skin, 

 pushing it well up to the tip ; afterwards it may be elevated or 



Fig. 31.— Back View of Model with Neck Block Inserted. 



A A, tlie Horns attached to piece of Skull ; B B, the Model ; C, Quartering oa 

 which the Model is mounted. 



depressed, and moulded to any shape, or to any degree of con- 

 vexity ; a little clay placed at the base of each ear improves its 

 shape, and assists to fix it in position. The last thing to be done 

 is to cut the " quartering " to the length and angle required, to 



