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Reference Study: Nilgai or Blue Bull

Reference Study: Nilgai or Blue Bull

Photo Reference Study—Nilgai (or Blue Bull), by Larry Blomquist: "Nilgais are native to the Indian subcontinent. They are the largest of the Asian antelopes, with mature males weighing over 600 pounds. Nilgais, which are often referred to as blue bulls, were introduced to Texas during the 1920s and 1930s, and as of 2008, the feral population was nearly...
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I Love a Good Connection

I Love a Good Connection

 I Love a Good Connection, by Kurt Ainsworth: "In this article I will explain a great way to securely attach a whitetail deer shoulder mount to a pedestal. A good solid connection to a base is paramount to quality taxidermy. Nuts and bolts are too cumbersome and metal rods and tubing are too loose and corrode in time. I’ve always thought there must be a better...
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2017 WTC Interpretive Division

2017 WTC Interpretive Division

Interpretive Division from the 2017 World Taxidermy Championships®: all entries
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Reference Study: Wild Turkey Heads

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...
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Appreciate Your Fixed Assets

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...
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Part 1: The Bronzing Process

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...
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Carved Wood Walking Cane

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...
Painting Schedule: Southern Flounder

Painting Schedule: Southern Flounder

Painting a Flounder, by Mike Kirkhart: Did you know that flounders are born like most fish with both eyes on opposite sides of their heads? A flounder larva is hatched in the suspended column of water off the...
Red Panda Recreation

Red Panda Recreation

“Making a re-creation can be frustrating, time consuming, and is definitely not easy. When you do make a success of it, the knowledge gained will help you in your daily taxidermy problems. I have used these...
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