WTC Deer & Gamehead Taxidermy Seminar Videos
WTC Whitetail Deer Taxidermy Seminar Videos
Whitetail Deer Shoulder Mount with Brian Dobson
World Champion gamehead taxidermist and acclaimed whitetail expert Brian Dobson of Canada demonstrates the most advanced taxidermy techniques yet developed for mounting a shoulder mount deer in an slight open-mouth pose. Although skinning is not demonstrated, this seminar is full of excellent information on manninkin prep, mounting, eye setting, carving nasal passages, mounting ears and earbutts, opening the mouth slightly, using the natural front incisor teeth, installing the front portion of the upper palate, grooming and finishing. Recorded live at the 2001 World Taxidermy Championships. 2 hours.
Mounting a Whitetail Deer with Cary Cochran
World Champion taxidermist Cary Cochran of Ohio demonstrates mounting a whitetail deer shoulder mount in one of the most informative seminars ever. Starting with a tanned cape, Cary demonstrates his award-winning methods for mannikin prep, antler attachment, ear mounting and earbutt sculpting, eye setting, hide paste application, mounting the skin, tucking the eyelids, nose and lips, and skin alignment. Recorded live at the 1997 World Taxidermy Championships. 2 hours.
Mounting a Mule Deer with Tom Weickum
In this seminar, Best in World Gamehead winner Tom Weickum of Wyoming demonstrates his technique for mounting a closed-mouth mule deer shoulder mount. Starting with a tanned skin, Tom goes through his entire mounting procedure, including hide preparation, mannikin preparation, antler setting, eye setting, ear mounting, an in-depth segment on earbutt sculpting, hide paste, mounting, tucking the eyes, lips and nose, skin alignment, and grooming. Recorded live at the 2005 WTC's. 3 hours.
Mounting an Open-Mouth Deer with Lou Gagliano
Lou Gagliano of Pennsylvania consistently produces the most outstanding open-mouth work of anyone in the industry. In this seminar, for the first time, Lou demonstrates his personal techniques for creating an open-mouth whitetail deer with no secrets held back. Although mounting a deer skin is NOT demonstrated in this seminar, all of the mannikin preparation and open-mouth work is clearly explained, including the palate, tongue, teeth, papillae, and assembly. Recorded live at the 2005 WTC's. 2 hours.
Whitetail Deer Shoulder Mount with Lou Gagliano
Acclaimed whitetail deer taxidermist Lou Gagliano of Pennsylvania, winner of the 2000 National Champion title for Whitetail Deer Pedestal Mounts, demonstrates his techniques for mounting a closed- mouth whitetail deer. This seminar was taped live on April 8, 2003 at the World Taxidermy Championships. Note: The final half-hour of this original footage contains some audio and video quality problems. However, all of the information is understandable, so we elected to include it on this DVD. Color. NTSC. Approximate running time: 2:17. Catalog number: DVD622. Price: 21.95 plus shipping.
Whitetail Deer Shoulder Mount with Gene Smith
World Champion whitetail deer taxidermist Gene Smith of North Carolina demonstrates his procedures for creating a beautiful a whitetail deer shoulder mount. Gene demonstrates detail fleshing of the tanned skin around the eyes, sewing holes, mannikin preparation, the Bondo ear method, making earliners, and setting eyes. Although the mount is not completed in this seminar, all of the preparation techniques are covered in detail. Recorded live on April 5, 2001 at the 2001 World Taxidermy Championships. 2 hours.
Mounting a Whitetail Deer with Sallie Dahmes
This live seminar from 1986 by World Champion Sallie Dahmes of Georgia was the first introducion of Sportsman Series mannikins to the taxidermy industry. In this video, Sallie explains for the first time her complete step-by-step procedure for mounting shoulder-mount whitetail deer. Starting with a tanned cape, Sallie demonstrates all of her techniques, including valuable information about the finer points of deer taxidermy and whitetail anatomy. Along the way, she offers a wealth of advice about competing, mannikin prep, skin prep, tools, supplies, reference, sewing, grooming and finishing. Recorded live at the 1986 WTC's. 4 hours.
Competition Whitetails with Ronnie Gaillard
The techniques of World Champion whitetail taxidermist Ronnie Gaillard of Greenville, South Carolina are demonstrated as he mounts a whitetail deer shoulder mount during this very informative seminar. Starting with a tanned skin, Ronnie covers all aspects of mounting including mannikin preparation, eye setting, ear mounting, earbutts, lip slots, tear ducts, hide paste, antler attachment, rebuilding the skull plate tissue, mounting the nose, tucking the lips, tucking the eyes, sewing, taxiing the skin, adjusting the ears and face, and grooming. Recorded live at the 1995 World Taxidermy Championships. 2 hours.
WTC Whitetail Deer Reeference Seminar Videos
Live Whitetail Deer Reference for Taxidermists with Sallie Dahmes
In one of the most outstanding reference seminars ever caught on tape, World Champion taxidermist Sallie Dahmes of Georgia shares the stage with a live whitetail deer in this unique seminar. A hand-held video camera captures excellent close-up views while Sallie points out the connection between studying live reference and your taxidermy work. Large reference photos plus bonus footage of captive whitetails in slow motion round out this complete anatomical tour of the anatomy of a whitetail deer for taxidermists. Recorded live at the 1999 World Taxidermy Championships. 2 hours.
Interpreting Whitetail Reference with Cary Cochran
In this excellent seminar, World Champion taxidermist Cary Cochran actually shows you new ways to "see" and interpret your reference material to help you improve your work immediately. Using a variety of techniques, Cary takes you from just looking at reference to actually understanding what you see and applying the results to your taxidermy work. Cary uses photographs, diagrams, reference casts, drawings, and even sculpting blindfolded to make his points. Recorded live at the 1995 World Show. 2 hours.
Live Whitetail Deer Reference with Rick Carter
Join renowned sculptor and taxidermist Rick Carter of Georgia live on stage at the World Taxidermy Championships with a live whitetail deer buck as he takes you on a step-by-step tour through the anatomy of a deer as it relates to taxidermy. This comprehensive reference study is explained with the use of a macro digital video camera, reference photos, study casts, videos, skulls, diagrams, and the live deer himself to focus on the eyes, ears, nose, hair patterns and general anatomy. Recorded live at the 2001 World Show. 2 hours.
WTC Gamehead Taxidermy Seminar Videos
Kudu Shoulder Mount Techniques with Ron Schaefer
Mounting large African gameheads presents its own set of unique problems and solutions. African game taxidermy expert Ron Schaefer makes it look easy as he mounts a beautiful kudu shoulder mount live in this seminar from the 2001 WTC. Ron covers the essentials of mounting including solutions to common skin problems, ear placement, eye setting, hide paste, horn attachment, lip and nose tucking, grooming and finishing. Recorded live at the 2001 World Taxidermy Championships held in Springfield, Illinois. 1-3/4 hours.
Mounting a Pronghorn Antelope with John Lager
John Lager is a nine-time winner of the NTA's Best All-Around Award, as well as a World Champion, North American Champion, and National Champion taxidermist. In this live seminar, John demonstrates his complete step-by-step procedure for mounting a shoulder-mount pronghorn antelope. Starting with a tanned cape, he offers a wealth of specialized antelope advice about mannikin prep, earliners, scent glands, repairs, anatomy, reference, grooming and finishing. Recorded live at the 2005 WTC's. 3 hours.
Pronghorn Antelope Shoulder Mount with Tom Weickum
Join World Champion gamehead taxidermist Tom Weickum of Wyoming as he demonstrates his unique methods for mounting a pronghorn antelope in this live seminar. Starting with a tanned skin, Tom throughly covers all problem areas such as horns, cores, aligning the skull plate, eye placement, eyelid sculpting, earliners, earbutts, glands, hair patterns, brisket alignment, sewing, grooming, and problems associated with the mouth on commercial antelope. Recorded live at the 2001 World Taxidermy Championships. 2 hours.
Mounting a Bighorn Sheep Shoulder Mount with Barry Smith
One of America's most knowledgeable mammal taxidermists shares his complete gamehead mounting procedures on a bighorn sheep. Using reference materials, Barry prepares the mannikin, attaches the horns, sets the eyes, sculpts the eyelids, applies hide paste, mounts the ears and earbutts, mounts the skin, adjusts the skin, tucks the lips, nose and eyelids, secures the skin around the horns, grooms the skin, and offers many helpful tips for dealing with large sheep specimens. Recorded live in Springfield, Illinois at the 1999 World Taxidermy Championships in April of 1999. 1-1/2 hours.
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