how do i start about taxidermy on a fox, can you give me a step by step procedure to do this and any tips or advice, and what sort of stuffing, glue etc shuold i use on my first fox.
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LOOK ON THIS FORUM , LOOK ON THE ORANGE SEARCH BUTTON, BUY A VIDEO, A BOOK, I REALLY DONT THINK ANYONE WANTS TO EXPLAIN THE PROCESS, ITS A BIT TO MUCH TO ASK.
Yes, before doing anything else, get this book and do some studying.
The Breakthrough Mammal Taxidermy Manual
written by Brent Houskeeper and Jim Hall
160 pages, over 800 black & white photos and diagrams.
The Breakthrough Mammal Taxidermy Manual is a comprehensive book featuring several different methods for mounting lifesize mammals, as well as illuminating chapters on tanning, studio design, skull preparation, altering mannikins, base construction, and finishing techniques. Written by award-winning taxidermists Brent Housekeeper and Jim Hall with contributions of Ed Thompson, Bob Elzner, Calvin Farner, John Bellucci, Larry Bollmann, and others. Over 800 black & white photos and diagrams on 160 pages. Plastic comb binder. (Ship. wt. 1 lb. 6 oz.)
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Efficient Taxidermy Studio
Reference Materials
Making a Death Mask
Bleaching Skulls
Measurement Charts
Field Care
Skinning
Skin Structure
The Theory of Tanning
Practical Tanning Methods
Commercial Tanneries
Selecting Glass Eyes
Installing Mammal Eyes Eyelid Sculpting
Six Ear Mounting Methods
Detailing a Predator Ear
Sculpting Ear Butts
Installing a Jaw Set
Mouths and Lips
Nose Anatomy
Legs, Feet and Hooves
Mounting Tails
Casting a Beaver Tail
Latex and Wax Tails
Squirrel Mounting
Coyote Mounting Bobcat Mounting
Badger Mounting
Stone Sheep Mounting
Mounting Primates
Figuring Proportions
Altering Positions
Altering Sizes
Opening Mouths
Finishing with Epoxy
Finishing with Waxes
Airbrush Finishing
Artist Brush Finishing
Base Construction
The Breakthrough Mammal Taxidermy Manual
160 pages, over 800 black and white photos and diagrams. 8-1/2" x 11" Plastic comb binder.
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