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grygon — Tutorial Skull Measurement

Published: 2011-08-03 03:41:42 +0000 UTC; Views: 3835; Favourites: 37; Downloads: 50
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Description I grow frustrated with people who inaccurately measure skulls (especially when I buy them expecting a 6" possum skull but it turns out to be 5.5") so I made this tutorial to show how I measure skulls. The method was explained to me by several people back when I was new to skull collecting so I know it is commonly used.

Full-size or download for image of epic proportions.

See my other skull tutorials here: [link]
Including a lesson on bleach, how to clean, degrease, whiten, and seal a skull.
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Comments: 11

Lyrak [2011-08-05 22:37:39 +0000 UTC]

Also, for large things, measuring tape is your best friend ever.

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grygon In reply to Lyrak [2011-08-05 22:46:23 +0000 UTC]

Well yes, but still best bet to put between two solid straight edges. And it's rare that many of us ever own a skull larger than a yard stick. I have a few horse skulls but I think even a draft horse skull falls under 3 feet.

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Lyrak In reply to grygon [2011-08-05 23:19:23 +0000 UTC]

Yeah though I don't own a yardstick. XD Just a standard ruler.

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Vinvalenwind [2011-08-03 17:39:18 +0000 UTC]

Most excellent! I love this idea...it would work so amazingly well with any oddly shaped object!

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grygon In reply to Vinvalenwind [2011-08-04 18:57:03 +0000 UTC]

yep.

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In-Spirit [2011-08-03 08:59:03 +0000 UTC]

That's a neat idea! I've never dealt with skulls... but I'm jealous of your bjd's posing ability.

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grygon In reply to In-Spirit [2011-08-04 18:56:36 +0000 UTC]

it is from themushroompeddler here on DA.

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In-Spirit In reply to grygon [2011-08-08 07:45:55 +0000 UTC]

I know.

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grygon In reply to In-Spirit [2011-08-08 18:56:41 +0000 UTC]

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cravingotters [2011-08-03 06:52:16 +0000 UTC]

Good idea!

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grygon In reply to cravingotters [2011-08-04 18:56:55 +0000 UTC]

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