Thread: ANY TAXIDERMISTS ON HERE?

Any big game taxidermists on here ?

After some guidance /advice. Looking for a bit of a career change, have helped out a taxidermist before so know what is involved with most of the work. Did basic fiberglass moulds, foam and resin casting,skinning, fleshing . But that was about 10 years ago so not sure how things are done nowadays.

Was wondering if it's worth getting into it . If yes how should I start, who to contact for advice/ training?

Cheers
BF

Im not a full time Taxidermist, just do it for myself and friends. Nothing much has changed over the last few years except for supplies we use from overseas are getting very hard to get since covid (in the likes of glass eyes, foam and equipment) A full time taxidermist told me recently we could be back to using marbles for eyes soon COvid killed off the overseas clients which should be startling to come back soon as the boarders open.

For training you could see if you can buddy up with a taxidermist near you, but we are artists in our trade and in terms of using mannequins wont sell them on. PM me and I can let you know who will sell mannequins.

We got a guy in Dannevirke that does mounts and tanning,I did a little bit of work with a guy in Otane also. pm if you want the Dvke guys number.