Recreate Velvet on Antlers: This is one of the most common applications. When a deer sheds its velvet or if it's damaged during the mounting process, flocking can be used to simulate the soft, velvety texture of natural antler velvet. Various colours of flock are available to match different stages of velvet.
Add Realistic Texture to Habitat and Bases: Taxidermists use flocking to create natural-looking textures for the bases and habitat elements of a mount. This can include simulating:
Grass: Different lengths and colours of green flock can create realistic grass effects.
Moss or Lichen: Shorter, clumpier flock can be used to mimic moss or lichen on rocks or logs.
Dirt or Sand: Brown or sandy-coloured flock can be used for ground textures.
Snow: White flock is available to create snow scenes.
Create Realistic Fur or Feather Effects (Less Common for Full Mounts): While not typically used for the main fur or feathers of a whole animal mount, flocking can be used for very specific, small areas to add texture or to repair small imperfections, or in miniature or artistic taxidermy.
Enhance Display Aesthetics: Beyond direct realism, flocking can simply add a refined, finished look to certain parts of a mount or its display.
Recreate Velvet on Antlers: This is one of the most common applications. When a deer sheds its velvet or if it's damaged during the mounting process, flocking can be used to simulate the soft, velvety texture of natural antler velvet. Various colours of flock are available to match different stages of velvet.
Add Realistic Texture to Habitat and Bases: Taxidermists use flocking to create natural-looking textures for the bases and habitat elements of a mount. This can include simulating:
Grass: Different lengths and colours of green flock can create realistic grass effects.
Moss or Lichen: Shorter, clumpier flock can be used to mimic moss or lichen on rocks or logs.
Dirt or Sand: Brown or sandy-coloured flock can be used for ground textures.
Snow: White flock is available to create snow scenes.
Create Realistic Fur or Feather Effects (Less Common for Full Mounts): While not typically used for the main fur or feathers of a whole animal mount, flocking can be used for very specific, small areas to add texture or to repair small imperfections, or in miniature or artistic taxidermy.
Enhance Display Aesthetics: Beyond direct realism, flocking can simply add a refined, finished look to certain parts of a mount or its display.
