is there a real good squirrel starter kit out there, would like to try to mount a squirrel i got this season during the summer and i want a kit thatll have everything but still let me pick the form i want, like you get the supplies and stuff and then pick the form from all the regular forms they have, any info would be kool thanks
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Measure your squirrel and use a John David Ellzey form. The order a pound of Dry Preservative, a pound of critter clay, two 10 mm hollow bubble eyes and you're done. You can use any threat with any needle to sew it up.
thanks for the info i had seen the elzeys forms and liked them alot,just wasnt sure all what else i would need, thanks again
From the WASCO website:
WASCO's squirrel mounting kits are perfect for aspiring taxidermists. These kits include everything you need (except the mannikin) to mount a lifesize squirrel on your very first try!
Each kit includes a pair of glass eyes, an Accu-Flex tail, and all the supplies needed for completing your mount using the dry preservative method. You get over $22.00 worth of supplies for only $16.95. Just choose the squirrel mannikin you wish to use from our extensive selection. Then order the appropriate sized kit in addition to your mannikin.
Squirrel Mounting Kits Include:
6 oz. Puffed Borax
3 oz. Dry Preservative
1 Tri-Cornered Needle
Cotton Batting
10 Sequin Pins
Flexible Squirrel Tail
1 pair Glass eyes
3 oz. WASCO Water-Based Clay
3 oz. Sallie Dahmes Hide Paste
2 Yards Brown Nylon Thread
2 oz. Skin Prep (mild degreasing detergent)
Squirrel Mounting Instruction Sheet
How to Order a Squirrel Kit:
1. Choose the correct mannikin from a selection of over 250 sizes and poses by John David Ellzey and others.
2. Select the appropriate kit based on the size of the specimen.
insted of using a form you should llook into carcass casting yes it takes more time, yes its harder, yes it gives it you'r own look and feel that no one else has,yes you get a better sense of prideand, yes it takes longer. if you are doing it for youself i would uses c.c. but otherwis no