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Submersible Tanning = Tanning Quality

Submersible Tanning = Tanning Quality

by Paul Cales

If you want the highest quality of tan, a submersible tan is the one you’re looking for. This procedure produces a tannery-quality tan; you just have to do a little math, but it’s not difficult. Skins are pickled first, then drained and weighed. From there they go into a separate “tanning solution.” If you are going to tan a lifesize mountain lion, etc., I recommend learning how to do a submersible tan because it is bombproof with regards to hair-set. Note: skins can be stored in a submersible tan. The theory that you will over-tan a skin if it is left in too long is simply not true as long as you are using the skin/weight formula. (If stored for longer than a week, cover the container to prevent water evaporation.)

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Tribute: Matt Zimmerman

Tribute: Matt Zimmerman

Tribute: Matt Zimmerman

Matt was very well thought of in the taxidermy industry and a gifted artist/taxidermist. Matt won Best in World Reptile titles in 2009 and 2013 and a Second in World Reptile title in 2011. He was also a featured instructor and judge at many state, national, and World Shows. He will be dearly missed, but will be remembered as a World Champion and a great person and outstanding model for our profession. Shortly after Matt’s passing we received this email from Matt’s father, Ivan.

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All Entries at the 2022 World Fish Carving Championships®

All Entries at the 2022 World Fish Carving Championships®

All Entries at the 2022 World Fish Carving Championships®

May 3-7, 2022 • Springfield, Missouri

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Part 5 (Final): Mounting and Alligator

Part 5 (Final): Mounting and Alligator

by Larry Blomquist

The majority of this mounting process will follow the methods employed by David Spiess (American Wildlife Studio in Greenwell Springs, Louisiana) who still mounts a lot of gators. David’s older friend and mentor Carl Tregre (Swampland Taxidermy, Houma, Louisiana) is slowly tapering down his business, but Carl admits taxidermy will always be a part of his life—there is a time when you need to slow down. David told me many of his techniques are from the experienced advice from Carl Tregre, plus learning a few tricks on his own.

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EIDERS, PART 2

EIDERS, PART 2

by Larry Blomquist

In the last issue, king eiders were featured in our reference study of the eider species. This issue’s reference will feature common eiders and spectacled eiders, two species of eiders under the genus Somateria, same as king eiders. The other eider species is Steller’s eiders, which have their own genus, Polysticta.

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