Reference Study: Wild Turkey Heads

Reference Study, Wild Turkey Heads, by Cary Cochran: "In the field of taxidermy wild turkeys have gained popularity. There is a growing effort by taxidermists to produce quality mounts. Several reasons have caused taxidermists to shy away from mounting wild turkeys. They are large and present a problem with stability. They are not the easiest birds to flesh, degrease, and...

Appreciate Your Fixed Assets

Why Taxidermists Should Appreciate Their Fixed Assets, by John Jennings: "The number-one reason to purchase fixed assets is to make money. Most taxidermists own fixed assets of one kind or another. You probably own a freezer or two, equipment like a fleshing machine or bandsaw, and maybe even a computer or a smartphone. These assets will wear out and lose value over time....

Part 1: The Bronzing Process

Part 1 The Bronzing Process, by Doug Eck. This bronze composition titled “Odd or Even” by wildlife artist Doug Eck is one of the subjects used to show the bronzing process in this first of several articles by this taxidermist and honored sculptor. “In this first effort, I will do my best to explain the foundry process to you. I know you might think we...

Carved Wood Walking Cane

Carved Wood Walking Stick by Kerby Ross: Who better than snake taxidermist Kerby Ross to demonstrate how he carves a snake walking stick? Kerby carves it from a single stick of wood, and then burnishes in the scales and hand-paints it.