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Breakthrough Wildlife Artist Manuals
Learn the latest state-of-the-art procedures from the most comprehensive taxidermy reference library ever assembled...

Modern Techniques
When it comes to twenty-first century taxidermy instruction, we wrote the book on it! All Breakthrough Taxidermy Manuals feature the latest techniques for creating beautiful works of art that will stand the test of time. Taxidermy technology has changed greatly in the last twenty years. These books feature the most modern methods available.

In-Depth Information
These manuals exlain everything you need to know to create world-class taxidermy. All procedures are fully explined in easy-to-understand text and hundreds of clear black and white photos and diagrams. Learn about field care, reference materials, supplies, skinning, tanning, finishing and more! Each manual is complete -- loaded with practical information.

Twenty-One Titles Available
And more are on the way! All books are fully illustrated with hundreds of photos and diagrams to take you through each project step-by-step. Plastic comb binding allows manuals to lie open on your workbench as you follow along. No taxidermist's reference library is complete without each edition of the Breakthrough Taxidermy System Manuals.

The Breakthrough Fish Painting Encyclopedia. Includes 64 paint schedules of 58 commonly mounted fish species. Guides you step-by-step in applying color to mounted and re-creation fish. Inculdes chapters on airbrush equipment, techniques, paints, eye painting and stripping mounted fish. No color photos. 156 pages. 250 paint application digrams and photos. Order number: BP1001. Price: 24.95. Click here for more information on this book.

The Breakthrough Waterfowl and Bird Finishing Manual. Complete airbrush painting instructions for the bills, and feet of 75 commonly mounted North American waterfowl and the most commonly mounted game birds. Written by World Champion bird taxidermist Kelly Seibels. 192 pages. 400 diagrams. Order number: BP1002. Price: 24.95. Click here for more information on this book.

The Sallie Dahmes Whitetail/Mule Deer Taxidermy System. Detailed procedures of how two-time World Champion deer taxidermist Sallie Dahmes creates shoulder mount deer heads. 160 pages. 800 photos. Order number: BP1003. Price: 24.95. Click here for more information on this book.

The Tom Sexton Fish Finishing System. An in-depth guide to fish painting, airbrush techniques, airbrush maintenance, fin backing, eye setting, and rebuilding shrunken areas. Includes 16 page color section. 116 pages. 400 photos. Order number: BP1004. Price: 24.95. Click here for more information on this book.

The Breakthrough Whitetail Taxidermy Manual. The leading whitetail deer taxidermy experts share their mounting techniques. Includes skinning, mounting, sewing, reference, anatomy, and eye setting. 112 pages. 500 photos. Order number BP1005. Price: 19.95. Click here for more information on this book.

The Breakthrough Fish Taxidermy Manual. The most comprehensive book ever written on fish taxidermy. Includes seven complete mounting methods, skinning techniques, finishing, anatomy, fins, and eye setting. 162 pages. 700 photos. Order number: BP1006. Price: 24.95. Click here for more information on this book.

The Breakthrough Habitat and Exhibit Manual. Explains how to make beautiful water effects, snow effects, artificial ice, earth, rocks, vegetation, and bases. Instructs on how to work with foam, epoxies, resins, maches and dozens of other materials to create convincing habitat scenes to enhance your work. 156 pages. 600 photos. Order number: BP1007. Price: 24.95. Click here for more information on this book.

The Breakthrough Bird Taxidermy Manual. Covers all aspects of bird taxidermy -- federal regulations, skinning, mounting, standing and flying birds, using artificial parts, mounting turkeys, and finishing. 156 pages. 750 photos. Order number: BP1008. Price: 24.95. Click here for more information on this book.

The Breakthrough Mammal Taxidermy Manual. Different methods for mounting lifesize mammals, including squirrels, bobcats, coyotes, badgers, sheep, and primates. Includes chapters on tanning, eyes, ears, tails, legs, mannikin alterations, finishing techniques, death masks, skull preparation, and bases. 160 pages. 800 photos. Order number: BP1009. Price: 24.95. Click here for more information on this book.

The Breakthrough Reptile and Amphibian Taxidermy Manual. Features techniques for mounting snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, alligators, and salamanders. Also shows techniques for making skulls, skeletons, hatbands, belts, death masks, and casting recreations. 172 pages. 1000 photos. Order number: BP1011. Price: 24.95. Click here for more information on this book.

The Breakthrough Fish Carving Manual. This manual by Mark Frazier is the most comprehensive source for fish carving information available anywhere. How to create a lifelike work of art from a block of wood. 292 pages. 1600 photos. Order number: BP1012. Price: 29.95. Click here for more information on this book.

The Breakthrough Art of the Big Cat Manual. Our newest book by John Bellucci is the most comprehensive source for large cat reference and taxidermy information available anywhere. Includes lions, tigers, leopars and cougars. 280 pages. 1600 photos. Order number: BP1013. Price: 29.95. Click here for more information on this book.

Gamebird Taxidermy by Frank Newmyer. Written by world champion bird taxidermist Frank Newmyer and Roger Shroeder, this book is an in-depth look at the step-by-step procedures that set Frank's work apart from the rest. Frank uses a woodduck to demonstrate his taxidermy techniques. No color photos. 256 pages. 400 photos. Order number: BP1014. Price: 29.95. Click here for more information on this book.

The Breakthrough Business Management Manual. Easy to understand techniques and advice to help make you a better businessman and taxidermist. Includes sample charts, forms, diagrams, and illustrations. 100 pages. 100 illustrations. Order number: BP1020. Price: 14.95. Click here for more information on this book.

Design & Composition by Frank Newmyer. Written by world champion bird taxidermist Frank Newmyer, this is the first book written on the subject of design and composition for taxidermy artists. No color photos. 108 pages. 60 photos. Order number: BP1021 . Price: 29.95. Click here for more information on this book.

Habitat by Frank Newmyer. WASCO is proud to present a brand new book explaining habitat construciong from the master himself, Frank Newmyer. No color photos. 100 pages. 400 photos. Order number: BP1022 . Price: 29.95. Click here for more information on this book.

Upland Game Bird Taxidermy by Frank Newmyer. World Champion bird taxidermist Frank Newmyer teams up with his friends to present over a dozen step-by-step upland game bird projects. No color photos. 117 pages. 456 photos. Order number: BP1023. Price: 29.95. Click here for more information on this book.

Waterfowl Patterns Vol. I by Frank Newmyer. The master authority of bird taxidermy and anatomy, Frank Newmyer, presents his newest book published by WASCO. Bird taxidermists everywhere will benefit from this unique book which features lifesize patterns of North American waterfowl bodies and necks.Over 64 complete sets of lifesize diagrams in all! Plastic comb binder. 12" x 18". No color photographs. Shipping Weight 3 lb. 4 oz.No color photos. 80 pages. 280 photos. Order number: BP1025. Price: 34.95. Click here for more information on this book.

Waterfowl Taxidermy by Frank Newmyer. World Champion bird taxidermist Frank Newmyer teams up with his friend and waterfowl expert Shane Smith to present over a dozen step-by-step duck taxidermy projects. Reading this book is like spending time in the studio of these outstanding taxidermists. Plastic comb binder. 8 1/2" x 11". No color photographs. 102 pages. 864 photos. Order number: BP1024. Price: 29.95. Click here for more information on this book.

Predator Taxidermy by Frank Newmyer. In this new offering from World Champion bird taxidermist Frank Newmyer, information is presented for the first time explaining methods for mounting and recreating birds of prey. Plastic comb binder. 8 1/2" x 11". No color photographs. 99 pages. 462 photos. Order number: BP1028. Price: 29.95. Click here for more information on this book.

Swan & Goose Taxidermy by Frank Newmyer. World Champion bird taxidermist Frank Newmyer teams up with his frends Shane Smith and Stefan Savides to present nine step-by-step goose and swan projects, as well as a special gallery of exquisite examples of artistic swan and goose mounts. Plastic comb binder. 8 1/2" x 11". No color photographs. 108 pages. 602 photos. Order number: BP1027. Price: 29.95. Click here for more information on this book.

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