Taxidermy Course
All taxidermy courses are designed to teach the individual the most comprehensive taxidermy training available. Courses are taught by demonstration of each point of course content and supervised to demonstrate and complete the various taxidermy techniques.
Techniques are based on quality and details, not quantity and speed. You will be learning by "hands on experience". Through this process
you will achieve the perfection needed to become a successful taxidermist.
bring your mounts back to life!
This 4 week course is designed to teach the individual all the fine
points of taxidermy.
During this 4 week course, you will mount:
• 2 Birds
• 2 Fish
• 1 Life size mammal |
• 1 Game head
• 1 Antler plaque
• 1 Rug |
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You will also learn freeze-drying and dioramas, tanning and shaving,
and how to set up your own in-house tannery.
Upon completion of this course, you will have 8 quality examples for your showroom to begin your new business in the exciting world of taxidermy.
Taxidermy Procedures
Procedures covered will include: Specimen grading and selection, caping and fleshing, salting, coding, washing, tanning, measuring,
form selection, form construction and alterations, mounting, proper drying procedures, and finish work.You will be thoroughly trained in airbrush painting techniques.
You will learn to add that finishing touch to make your mounts "come alive"!
Base making and habitat are an important part of the finished product. You will learn Freeze-drying methods and dioramas. Learn how to make rocks, water, snow, dew, icicles and more.
By achieving the process of bringing your mounts "back to life", you will gain many satisfied new and repeat customers.
You will be taught important business procedures, such as, how state and federal laws effect various aspects of commercial taxidermy.
We will provide you with a list of quality taxidermy supplies and effective products.
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