UK Taxidermy: 2012


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

Tools and equipment for the taxidermy process.

Anatomy - what to look for and how to understand the structure of the squirrel in order to rebuild and make it look lifelike.

Skinning - great detail to help you skin a squirrel and remove the flesh accurately.

Multiple photographs showing every stage of the skinning process with hints and tips as you go.

Using the real skull - how to remove the flesh and rebuild for inserting into your squirrel.

DAY 2

Manikin - the various manikin systems are described

The binding process is explained in great detail to help you with this complicated process.

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

DAY 3

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.

Lots of detailed photographs hints and tips explaining the assembly process in great detail.

Modeling process - this is one of the most complicated areas and is rarely discussed in many books.

This book shows you every aspect of the complicated modeling process.

More detail on how to overcome common problems when modeling the head of a small mammal.

FINISHING

Once you have completed your squirrel, this section tells you how to get the best from it and improve the look with some professional finishing techniques

Doctor's Surgery (for taxidermists)


My famous doctor's surgery gives great detail on how to fix common mistakes and make improvements.

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

How to repair a broken leg. How to cast and mould a tail.

Life sized photos with superimposed skeleton and muscle detail.

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).