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Taxidermy or Wildlife Artistry is the art of mounting hunting trophies for display. Changing the decor of a room with a verity of species of animals can be truly amazing. Some of the most popular choices are white tail deer, black bear, elk, or mammals of any kind. Birds, reptiles, and fish are also very popular. Yes, your pet is also included! The process and methods have improved and become more sophisticated over the years as technology has improved, and the huge demand has made this such an important part of history. Have a hunting trophy on display can bring back so many memories of the whole experience.
Early artists such as James L. Clark, William Hornaday, Carl Akeley, Coleman Jonas, and the Kaempfers, are just a few of the great pioneers.
Once the animal is skinned and tanned it then can placed on a form which is usually polyurethane. Clay is used to install glass eyes. Forms and eyes are commercially available from a number of suppliers. If not, taxidermists carve or cast their own forms.
Your skills can be used as a hobby or you could go pro and work for a sporting goods store or even for a museum. Fishermen and hunters are always looking for help with their projects.
"Mounting" is very time consuming and takes patients and skill, which is rewarded in the end.
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