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I think they look awesome. I like the "no paint" look to them, very natural and lifelike looking. Great job!
That is unfortunate that he is disabled. Life does happen though. I had/have a similar issue: I was forced into doing taxidermy fulltime after...
I don't use any glue/adhesive on the bodies at all, as it prevents taxiing of the skin when sewn. I do stuff a little ball of poly pillow fill...
I have had them stop by on a Sunday night when my shop wasn't even open and went up to the house and spoke to my wife, who is also a taxidermist....
Nice with the fleshing tool you made. I use an ulu but it can still be a bitch. As for the altering, I too have found that a simple test fit may...
Richard is right about the schools not teaching that part of the trade, unless you bring the animal to school with you. In my case, I had just...
Personally I went to a school and learned the trade, but that isn't necessary. For example, my first taxidermy class was fish and I mounted 4 in...
Great insight, and always a new methodology to pick up here. Something as simple as freezing and thawing can affect the finished mount....
Lemon Juice.
I had a customer come in with a mallard drake he wanted mounted. He said it was shot up pretty bad. It had been in their freezer a few months...
Yes. For the most part everyone is willing to give good advice. Best of luck and enjoy.
Tried the grit and borax separately in a container. Saves shop space considering the size of a tumbler and quick and easy. Results are just as good.
Very nice!
Awesome work!
I do as Brian Hayes does but I am going to try the mod podge on my next deer and compare the results. Always getting good info on this sight....
I would wash the pedicle area with some water and borax and dawn soap and rinse well and even allow it to soak in that solution for a day before...
I concur. I was always taught to take measurements on shoulder mounts from the tanned hide except eye to nose. Too many variables throughout the...
I have the 30 day pick up in my logbooks, and there is a large 50% down sign on my front entry door to the shop. I am a little flexible on the...
Not sure where you are located but there are many taxidermists and taxidermy schools that at times have "remnants" of different species just for...
Looks nice! I really like the look of the Lake Country Replicas
