Fish Moulding
Submitted by Paully on Sat, 2010-01-30 21:25
Does anyone know if/how/where a mould can be taken of a fish that you have caught, one of those wall mountable ones. I did speak to someone a few years ago who claimed he could make one from any caught fish. Any advice appreciated.
adamkk
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You need a
You need a taxidermist for that sort of stuff.Its not cheap here is a rough idea of what it would cost.
http://academyoftaxidermy.com/price-list/reproduction
Paully
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Thanks mate
I was told by a friend some time ago, before he moved back overseas that he could do it, providing the fish was looked after in a particular way when caught (i.e Frozen flat etc) and also claimed that they could still then be eaten. i remember looking at a mould he did of a barra and it was 1st class.
STEVE231
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Fish moulding
What species of fish do you want replicated??
I'm a member of the Marmion Angling Club and they get fish done from time to time, I'm not sure where, but I'm confident it wouldn't be too hard to find out, and I would say they are done locally.
Faulkner Family
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you could get a large tub of
you could get a large tub of flour and after pushing the fish in and carefully removing it . it should leave a nice impression which you could fill with plaster of paris. the fish could still be eaten and its already floured for you
RUSS and SANDY. A family that fishes together stays together
Paully
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Thanks
Steve, Don't want any particular species right at this time, it was more a curiosity thing as I woudl like to get one of mine done one day if it is worthy. The MAAC ones, are they made from the actual fish that are caught, or pre moulded ones.
Faulkner Family, Up there for thinking, sounds like a plan.
Cheers All
STEVE231
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Fish mouldings
I'm pretty sure they are of actual fish caught, not pre moulded ones. They would generally do it when a club record has been beaten, but they would only do it for the more iconic fish. Fairly sure the last one was a Baldchin Grouper caught locally that weighed 6.8kgs
Berniek
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Over here on the east coast
Over here on the east coast there a a few businesses that do it & a few individuals.
It can be expensive. A small marlin may cost $1000 plus and you have to get the fish to the guy.
It takes a bit of practice to know what parts of the fishto mold. The side fins for instance needed to be molded separately, then joined later.
Also getting the colors right with so the finished fish looks realistic takes a good eye, good range of colors and a bit of practice.
Once you have the mold (plaster usually) you can make a few and practice coloring.
Fishing clubs will generally contain one or 2 guys who do it or ask at your local tackle store.
Fishing isn't about life and death...its far more important than that
Paully
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Thanks very much
Steve and Berniek, great info. Steve, I may drop you a pm one day in the near future in relation to this if you dont mind. Thanks again fellas.
saltydog
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depending on the size, you
depending on the size, you can do it yourself.
what you need is the mould mix that dentist use, called Alginate.
mix it up with water in a tub and then lay your fish into it
sets pretty quick and sets to a hard rubber.
Half mold or full mold by doing two sections.
Then you pour plaster into it and you have your fish.
Very quick and basic explaination, google alginate/mold for indepth info.
very simple process.
Paully
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Thanks Salty
I might give that a fly, sounds like it's worth trying