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November 13, 2012
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Let me start by introducing myself. I go by CB, I’m 20 years old, and i live and hunt in Wisconsin. Ever since i was a little kid i have been interested in doing taxidermy. Over the last few years my interest has grown more and more. I have been on this site since i brought in a buck i took with my bow to a taxidermist a couple weeks ago.
Ever since then i have become obsessed. Between looking at every mount i see and nit-picking at them (in my head) to looking at this website for the do’s and donts, tips and tricks, and the right and wrong way of doing things. I’ve also been on google images a lot to see what i think doesnt look right as far as ear positioning, mouth curl, and the detail of the nose.
Basically, my goal is to be able to do my own quality deer mounts, and maybe after some experience with my own deer eventually do friends’ and family’s as well. Im not looking to make a career out of it, even though id love to. I just want to do it as a hobby and see where it goes from there. I know its not an easy thing to learn on your own, or even if its possible to learn on your own, but I dont have much of a choice. I have been to every good taxidermist around in search of a short term apprenticeship or lessons and none are willing in fear of losing business.
So what im asking is, does anyone have any advice for me on getting started? Im already pretty good at caping, and i would prefer just to send the capes in to get tanned for now. I am in need of advice as far as properly prepping the form, what tools i will need to start up, and getting the hyde on the form and actually getting it to look right. Also, are there any helpful videos i can buy?
Im very serious about this and i believe with the right advice and a detail oriented mind i can do it.
Thanks in advance and i greatly appreciate any advice given to me
Welcome to Taxidermy Talk! You have asked a question you may get several different answers too. If you are serious about learning, and don’t mind paying for good instruction, find a “GOOD” taxidermist in your area that can instruct you. I believe 1 on 1 instruction is by far the best way to do quality work. If you just want to learn the basics you can start with videos but the problem with videos, you can’t communicate with them and ask them questions. Wish you the best in learning.
July 22, 2011
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Welcome CB, and X2 Herman on the 1 on 1 training.
CB, just jump in and hang on. If you see or read something you don’t understand don’t hesitate to ask for an explaination. There are many here that are more than willing to help.
Taxidermy Today and Breakthrough Magazines have great “how to” articles in them as well.
May 15, 2012
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One-on-one is the best, but until you can afford to do that…get Rick Carter’s white-tailed deer A-Z dvd from WASCO and watch it over and over until things start to sink in. Next best thing to one-on-one. Good luck!
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