How To Mold & Cast An Alligator Snapping Turtle

Step 5: Finsihing

Thoroughly clean any mold release from the reproduction with acetone. The casting is now ready to be primed and painted. The finished piece is an exact replica of the original specimen.

The Snapping turtle, alligator eggs and alligator were all cast in Smooth-On products. This award-winning display was created for The World Taxidermy Championships.

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