Mammal Taxidermy Instructional Videos

Carcass Casting a Bobcat
with Jan Van Hoesen
Join World Champion mammal taxidermist Jan Van Hoesen of Rogers City, Michigan in her first studio instructional video where she demonstrates exactly how to create an original urethane foam mannikin from a custom carcass cast. A bobcat is used in this demonstration, but the procedures would be applicable for any medium-sized mammal specimen. Jan demonstrates the complete procedure for producing a one-of-a-kind mannikin for taxidermists wishing to create a custom mount in a unique pose, an oddly sized specimen, or an unusual species which has no commercially available mannikins. Jan's procedure uses sand for bedding, plaster for molding, and urethane foam and Bondo for casting. Recorded in the WASCO Studio. 2 hours. (1 Tape.) Also available in DVD format.

Bobcat Mounting: A to Z
with Jan Van Hoesen
From skinning to finishing--from A to Z--all of World Champion mammal taxidermist Jan Van Hoesen's award-winning taxidermy techniques are revealed for the first time in this comprehensive video. Jan Van Hoesen of Rogers City, Michigan is the only person to ever win a World Champion title with a bobcat mount, and it shows! Jan demonstrates the complete procedure, including field care and measurements, incision placement, mannikin selection, skinning, fleshing, salting, final skin preparation, mannikin preparation, earliners, earbutts, eye setting, hide paste, mounting, sewing, grooming, drying and finishing, as well as Jan's tips for handling whiskers, nose pads, eye expression, toes and claws. Recorded in the WASCO Studio. 2 hours. (1 Tape.) Also available in DVD format.

Mannikin Alterations
with Calvin Farner
Calvin Farner, master taxidermist and sculptor, explains how to easily alter the pose of standard game head mannikins. Calvin demonstrates how to turn the head on a sneak mannikin, how to increase the amount of turn on an upright mannikin and how to re-attach large mannikins that have been cut for shipping. Calvin also discusses how to shorten and lengthen faces to accommodate hard-to-fit skins. Recorded in the Breakthrough Studio. 2 Hours. (1 Tape.)

Mounting a Lifesize Javelina (Peccary)
with Bob Elzner
In this informative video, master taxidermist Bob Elzner demonstrates his complete procedure for mounting a standing open-mouth lifesize javelina (collard peccary). Starting with a tanned skin and a carcass cast mannikin, Bob shows mannikin prep techniques including how he opens the mouth on the mannikin and installs a jaw set, how to use an artificial nose, final cape preparation, sewing holes, sewing the seam, the bonded ear method, sculpting earbutts, eye setting, eyelid sculpting, hide paste, mounting hooves, the scent gland, sex organs, dew claws, eyelid tucking, lip tucking, grooming, drying, rebuilding and texturing the lips and gums, airbrush finishing, and final glossing. Recorded in the WASCO Studio. 2 Hours.

Mounting a Lifesize Mountain Lion
with Bob Elzner
In this informative video, World Champion mammal taxidermist Bob Elzner of Arizona demonstrates his complete procedure for mounting a lifesize closed-mouth mountain lion. Starting with a tanned skin, Bob demonstrates mannikin alterations, reattaching a cut form, final cape preparations, priming the mannikin, the bonded ear method, attaching a flexible tail mannikin, eye setting, eyelid sculpting, working with toes, leg details, hide paste, mounting, sewing, grooming, eyelashes, whiskers, tucking lips, nose and eyelids, airbrush finishing and glossing. Taxidermy legend Jim Hall assists Bob with the mounting procedure. Recorded in the WASCO Idaho Studio. 2 Hours.

Advanced Squirrel Mounting Techniques
with John Bellucci
Without a doubt the most comprehensive, in-depth video ever made about squirrel taxidermy. Includes everything you need to know to mount competition-quality squirrels from live reference, to skinning, mounting and finishing. Includes the complete instructions for using the revolutionary new Lockit-Socket squirrel mannikins. Recorded in the WASCO Studio. 2 Hours. (1 Tape.)

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