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bling nature, and when that is dry brushed over 

 with a mixture of Damar varnish and oil of tur- 

 pentine. 



The best stand on which to mount mammals 

 is an oval block of wood varying in thickness ac- 

 cording to the size of the specimen. The name 

 should be painted in black letters on the side of 

 the block, and the whole varnished. Rocks, 

 stump effects, etc., are made by bending paste- 

 board to the required shape, fastening to a stand- 

 ard, and stiffening with glue. Sand, smalts, etc., 

 may then be dusted on. If there are several 

 mammals mounted in the same case, a water- 

 color background is very effective. 



