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Life-Size Mammals
Each student will be required to complete 3 small life-size mammals. Learning proper field
care is a must to insure the best possible mount. Skinning, measurements, and in the house tanning verses commercial
tans of each animal. Learning how to read reference pictures and the anatomy. Students may bring their own providing that
the animal has been properly cared for and tagged. About two weeks to complete class.
Course Cost ----------- $2500+tax
Sample Specimens
1 Bobcat-------$150
1 Coyote-------$100
1 Raccoon----$75
Game Heads
The game head taxidermy course is a complete program of instruction that covers all aspects of mounting.
Our game head course is designed to develop all of the skills necessary to become a successful taxidermist. Diversified
with being able to do game heads along with deer heads, you will be able to satisfy all of your customers needs.
Course Cost------------$2500+tax
Sample Specimens
1 Boar--------$300
1 Antelope-$300
1 Corsican--$300
Deer Heads
Form selection and preparation, complete tanning, mounting and then the finishing touches. Each
student will be required to complete three dear heads during the head portion of the course. Students may bring their
own deer heads provided they were properly cared for. Second Creation Taxidermy has access to a large selection of deer
capes and antlers at market price.
Course Cost----------$2500+tax
Specimens
3 Capes------------$600
3 Sets of Antler-$600
Birds
Upland game birds and waterfowl will comprise the bird portion of the course. Students will experience
the beauty of Mother Nature at her finest and will acquire the ability to do justice to her winged creatures. Skinning
and measuring the bird, cleaning techniques, different ways of preservation, and the art of making your own bodies will be
taught. Actual traditional mounting, posing, and finishing mounts. Shop talk on using artificial beaks and feet.
( If you prefer using competition style, is an extra $150) You supply your own specimen (pheasant, small duck, or prairie
chicken). Second Creation provides everything else. Each student will be required to complete 3 birds.
Course Cost-----$1000+tax
Sample Specimens
1 Pheasant------$75
1 Duck-------------$100
1 Any---------------?
Fish
Students will learn techniques for flexible fins, open gills, lifelike coloration and finish.
All fish are mounted on an anatomically accurate pre-molded body. Measuring for manikins, skinning actual fish, preserving
the fish, talking about different tanning solutions. Actual mounting of the fish, finishing techniques and then air brushing
the paint onto the fish. You supply your own fish specimen. Second Creation Taxidermy will provide everything
else. Students will complete 3 fish mounts. We encourage students to bring good specimens from their area, as
some may not be available to us.
Course Cost------$1000+tax
Specimens
3 Skins--------------Free
Reproduction Fish
In the reproduction course I will focus on teaching you the artistic skills needed to create a beautiful
reproduction fish mount. From detailing the paint to the creative display , you will learn it all. You will complete
2 specimens.
Course Cost-------$1000+tax
Habitat
In this course you will learn the secrets of creating museum quality habitat using techniques and
materials that will impress your clients and dramatically increase your profits!
Course Cost-------$1000+tax
Methods of payment: Cash, Check, Master Card or Visa. All money
is to be paid prior to the start of class. 50% down locks your dates. All specimens are extra cost (Market Price). 7.9 % tax
is also added to price of the class. Classes to be scheduled by appointment only. Out of state students can make special accommodations,
such as hotels or R.V. campgrounds.
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