As I have said in previous articles I enjoy all of the phases in mounting snakes, but it’s the final finishing work that brings back the beauty of these reptiles. Back in Part 1 (Breakthrough Issue #150) I covered my process of molding the head of a snake before the skinning process takes place. It consisted mainly of molding the head of a closed-mouth snake I mounted...

Listed are all competitors, their entries, and scores from the 2024 World Taxidermy & Fish Carving Championships that was held August 6–10 in Coralville, Iowa. To subscribe or renew, visit www.breakthroughmagazine.com or call us at (985) 345-7266.

Small mammals have long been a pleasurable specialty for taxidermists to mount. Their popularity has increased year after year in competition taxidermy as noted at the recent 2024 World Taxidermy Championships® with a record number of entries in both the master division and professional division. I will classify small mammals as any mammal less than 25 pounds or...

There are literally hundreds of memories from our 2024 World Show which makes it extremely difficult to start this review. Friends and colleagues from all over the USA and world were there, and it was great to see each of them. We meet so many new friends that we have communicated with, but never the opportunity to meet in person. It will forever be Kathy’s and my...