Wednesday, 19 August 2015
Sunday, 10 March 2013
Saturday, 7 July 2012
New Book Beginner Taxidermy - Small Mammal by Mike Gadd
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| NEW - Beginner Taxidermy Book - Small Mammal Taxidermy by Mike Gadd Available from: Uktaxidermy.co.uk taxidermy training books |
This is the sort of book I wish was around when I first started taxidermy. When I started the only books available showed about six images in black-and-white with very little text and made it virtually impossible for an absolute beginner to get started in the world of taxidermy. This book is the exception. I spent many years teaching people and perfecting the art of taxidermy. This book is designed for the beginner to get started. The book is A4 size with half Canadian binding. It has over 700 images and over 36,000 words describing the process in incredible detail.
CONTENTS
Introduction
Tools and equipment
Start of Day One - Preparation
Taking Measurements
Skinning
Preparation Part 2
Paring the Skin
Tanning
Cleaning the skull
Start of Day Two - The Manikin
Inserting the tail wire
Attaching the head
Preparation Part 3
Start of Day Three - Mounting
Attaching the legs to the Manikin
Modelling the Squirrel
Finishing
Doctor’s Surgery
Appendix
Reference Images
Acknowledgements
Index
Rreference Images
Below is a small sample of pages from the new book:
DAY 1
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| Tools and equipment for the taxidermy process. |
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| Anatomy - what to look for and how to understand the structure of the squirrel in order to rebuild and make it look lifelike. |
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| Skinning - great detail to help you skin a squirrel and remove the flesh accurately. |
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Multiple photographs showing every stage of the skinning process with hints and tips as you go.
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| Using the real skull - how to remove the flesh and rebuild for inserting into your squirrel. |
DAY 2
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| Manikin - the various manikin systems are described |
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| The binding process is explained in great detail to help you with this complicated process. |
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More information on the binding process - great detail explaining single and double clinch techniques tail wrapping etc including fixing the head of the manikin and how to make sure the manikin is good before adding to your squirrel
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DAY 3
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Putting it all together - this is where the excitement starts as you squirrel slowly takes shape.
Building the muscle back on the legs and correct fitting into the body.
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| Lots of detailed photographs hints and tips explaining the assembly process in great detail. |
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| Modeling process - this is one of the most complicated areas and is rarely discussed in many books. |
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| This book shows you every aspect of the complicated modeling process. |
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More detail on how to overcome common problems when modeling the head of a small mammal.
FINISHING |
Doctor's Surgery (for taxidermists)
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| My famous doctor's surgery gives great detail on how to fix common mistakes and make improvements. |
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| This section is absolutely invaluable and if you have a problem not covered by the book, you are invited to upload photographs or suggest tutorials to be added to your log-in area on my website - www.taxidermy.co.uk. |
Appendix
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How to repair a broken leg. How to cast and mould a tail.
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Additional Tutorials
If purchased through my site www.uktaxidermy.co.uk, you will get access to additional downloads. Your feedback and requests will help me produce what you are looking for (small mammal only).
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The back cover to Mike Gadd's Beginner Taxidermy Small Mammal book.
Any questions concerning this book, please ring Mike Gadd on +44 (0)1937 844580.
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Available from:
Uktaxidermy.co.uk
ISBN-10: 0957190301
ISBN-13: 978-0957190306 Publisher: Taxidermy Training
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
Bald Eagle Taxidermy by Mike Gadd
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| Bald Eagle Taxidermy |
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| I have used the original eagle skull |
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| This bird won the UK Guild of taxidermists Bird Taxidermy Competition 2012 |
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| More bird of prey taxidermy at UKTaxidermy.co.uk |
Friday, 13 May 2011
Peregrine Falcon Bird Taxidermy
This pair of peregrine’s died in captivity as part of a breading program the female was egg-bound. The pair of birds was taken to the UK Guild of Taxidermy Conference 2011 competitions and came:
- Bird Competition (Professional)
2nd Peregrine Falcon - Mike Gadd - Wagstaffe Trophy
Peregrine Falcons – Mike Gadd - Higher Category Credit
Peregrine Falcon (F) – Mike Gadd - Standard Credit
Peregrine Falcon (M) – Mike Gadd - Peregrine Falcon (F) – Mike Gadd
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| Full Cased Peregrine Falcon Taxidermy |
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| Eggs are Plaster (look good not mine) |
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| Female Peregrine Bird Taxidermy |
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| Another view of her see the Vid on youtube Taxidermy |
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| The rocks to this taxidermy case were cast on the isle of Mull |
Tuesday, 10 May 2011
Bird Taxidermy Goose
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| Taxidermy Goose to look dead By Mike Gadd |
Bird Taxidermy
I had this taxidermy project to do for a museum display this is a mix of conventional bird taxidermy and casting and molding technique, I was pleased with the result I used the origional head wingtips and feet and then added the taxidermy sections to the cast body.Mike Gadd
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
Uk Taxidermy is now Live
Hi All
The new taxidermy website UKTaxidermy.co.uk is now live lots to do to it but there is a site with quite a few good taxidermy items mainly bird taxidermy with some mammals and head mounts. Taxidermy is by Mike Gadd, some European Taxidermists also a great array of antlers main selection are By Natures Ornaments also many horns skulls... they are not stocking antique Taxidermy at the moment as the focus is on better quality taxidermy for sale in the UK work.
The new taxidermy website UKTaxidermy.co.uk is now live lots to do to it but there is a site with quite a few good taxidermy items mainly bird taxidermy with some mammals and head mounts. Taxidermy is by Mike Gadd, some European Taxidermists also a great array of antlers main selection are By Natures Ornaments also many horns skulls... they are not stocking antique Taxidermy at the moment as the focus is on better quality taxidermy for sale in the UK work.
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