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After a deer dries in our moisture-proof
de-humidified room they are taken out and finished up. It's
kind of like putting on make-up. We use a chemical that
removes all natural oils that may have seeped out during the drying.
After facial areas are cleaned and degreased we start the tedious
job of restoring natural flesh tones. |
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These flesh tones are applied by airbrushing a
lacquer based professional grade paint. After painting the
glass eye is cleaned.
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This is a peak at our drying room.
It stays full of people's work awaiting its proper dry time.
This room is double insulated and completely enclosed in a moisture
barrier. |
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Here you can see several large saltwater fish
awaiting further repair. Repair work can be very difficult,
especially old work that may have been mounted by someone with
little experience. |
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From nature to the wall things can get
pretty messy. The first process in taxidermy after you log
your work is skinning it out. At this stage you want to avoid
cutting holes in your hides or skin. A good Taxidermist must
master the art of sewing whether he wants to or not! |
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Love at first site! This shot was
taken about 10:30PM. When the animal is thawed it's time to
work. Many taxidermists freeze their work first to kill ticks
and other parasites. After a week in the freezer the kill is
skinned out to make more room. |
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