WTC Mammal Taxidermy Seminar Videos
Super Seminar Box Set
Wolves, Bighorn Sheep & Habitat
with Marcus Zimmerman, Kenny Zimmerman, Jason Snowberger and George Roof
Filmed over two days in the special event tent on the grounds of the Crowne Plaza in Springfield, Illinois, the Super Seminar is the most ambitious taxidermy seminar ever produced. A large lifesize mammal group consisting of two bighorn sheep and three wolves is assembled live by master taxidermists Marcus Zimmerman, Kenny Zimmerman and Jason Snowberger. George Roof is the moderator, handling questions from the audience, and Steve Faechner and Randal Waites operate the video cameras. Over 13 hours of informative video demonstrates planning, construction, pose alterations, size alterations, mannikin prep, hide prep, eye setting, sheep mounting, wolf mounting, open-mouth work, habitat construction and marketing to high-end clients. Taped live on March 30 and 31, 2005. Color. NTSC. Approximate running time: 13:21 (4 discs).
Carcass Casting Small Mammals
with Jason Snowberger
World Champion mammal taxidermist Jason Snowberger of Pennsylvania consistently produces the most beautiful and unique poses based upon his skill with carcass casting. In this seminar, Jason demonstrates his techniques for posing and casting small mammal carcasses and casting them to make custom taxidermy mannikins. Using both a fox squirrel and a fox as examples, Jason explains setting up poses, bedding, parting lines, molding, demolding and casting. Recorded live at the 2005 WTC's. 3 Hours.
Mounting an Open-Mouth Grey Squirrel with Amy Ritchie
The youngest person to ever win a National Championship title at the NTA Convention, Amy Ritchie has worked her way up through the ranks focusing on producing excellent small mammal mounts. In this live seminar recorded when Amy was age 18, she starts with a skinned specimen and demonstrates mounting a lifesize grey squirrel in a "running up a tree" pose. Recorded live at the 2005 WTC's. 1-1/2 Hours.
Mounting a Fox Squirrel
with Darin Flynn
Join World Champion mammal taxidermist Darin Flynn of Loranger, Louisiana as he mounts a lifesize fox squirrel during this very informative seminar. Starting with a tanned skin, Darin covers all aspects of mounting including skin preparation, mannikin preparation, eye setting, ear mounting, earbutts, lip slots, hide paste, attaching the head, mounting the nose, tucking the lips, tucking the eyes, mounting the feet and toes, mounting the tail, sewing, taxiing the skin, adjusting the ears and face, and grooming. Recorded live at the 1997 World Taxidermy Championships on April 4, 1997. 2 hours.
Mounting a Lifesize Red Fox with Darin Flynn
Learn the techniques of World Champion mammal taxidermist Darin Flynn of Loranger, Louisiana as he mounts a lifesize red fox during this very informative seminar. Starting with a tanned skin, Darin covers all aspects of mounting including skin preparation, mannikin preparation, eye setting, ear mounting, earbutts, lip slots, hide paste, attaching the head, mounting the nose, tucking the lips, tucking the eyes, mounting the feet and toes, mounting the tail, sewing, taxiing the skin, adjusting the ears and face, and grooming. Recorded live at the 1999 WTC on April 9, 1999. 2 hours.
Black Bear Taxidermy Techniques with Ken Walker
World Champion taxidermist Ken Walker of Canada explains everything you need to know about black bear taxidermy, including field care, field measurements, skinning, mannikin selection, legal considerations, reference, anatomy, marketing, and solving common taxidermy problems unique to bear specimens. This is an entertaining and informative discussion on all aspects of bear taxidermy, but does not include a demonstration of mounting. Recorded live at the 2001 World Taxidermy Championships. 1-3/4 hours.
Mounting a Lifesize Leopard
with Ray Hatfield
In this video, acclaimed wildlife artist Ray Hatfield of Wyoming demonstrates his taxidermy procedures for mounting a lifesize leopard. Although Ray does not complete the mount before the seminar ends, there is still plenty of valuable information for high quality big cat mounting methods. Ray shows how to alter and prepare the mannikin, explains techniques forthe tail and feet, and demonstrates the subtle touches that produce well-mounted cats. Edited from a six-hour seminar, this two-hour video includes everything that was demonstrated and discussed. Taped live on April 11, 2003 at the World Taxidermy Championships. Color. NTSC. Approximate running time: 2:06.
Lifesize Raccoon
with Brent Houskeeper
World-class instructor, judge, sculptor and taxidermist Brent Houskeeper presents his step-by-step procedure for mounting a lifesize raccoon on an Accu-Flex mannikin. This excellent presentation is extremely informative, revealing a wealth of information about the finer points of raccoon taxidermy. Starting with a tanned skin, Brent discusses and demonstrates methods for mannikin preparation, eye setting, ears and earbutts, feet and toes, sewing, lips and nose mounting, and grooming. Hide preparation and tanning is discussed as well. Recorded live at the 1987 WTC's. (1 DVD Disc.)
Mounting a Lifesize Coyote
with Brent Houskeeper
This fascinating seminar details the step-by-step procedure for mounting a lifesize open-mouth coyote by one of the world's leading authorities. This excellent presentation is extremely informative, revealing a wealth of information about the finer points of coyote taxidermy. Starting with a tanned cape, Brent Houskeeper discusses and demonstrates methods for eye setting, ears and earbutts, jawset installation, feet and toes, manniking alterations, lips and nose mounting, and grooming. Hide preparation and tanning is discussed as well. Recorded live at the 1986 WTC's. Video quality: fair. 3-1/2 Hours. (DVD Disc.)
Competition Techniques and Stategies
with Ken Walker
World Champion mammal and re-creation taxidermist Ken Walker of Canada, explains the techniques and strategies necessary for winning the top awards at taxidermy competitions. Mounting techniques are not demonstrated in this lecture, but the information is valuable for all who wish to succeed in competing. Taped live on April 9, 2003. Color. NTSC. Approximate running time: 1:46.
Small Mammal Competition Techniques
with Jason Snowberger
Filmed live on April 9, 2003 at the 2003 World Taxidermy Championships in Springfield, Illinois at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, this seminar is a lecture only Ñ there is no mounting demonstration. Award-winning taxidermist Jason Snowberger of Pennsylvania shares his techniques for producing beautiful small mammal mounts. Color. NTSC. Approximate running time: 1:55.
Molding and Casting Earliners
with John Lager
Seven-time NTA Best All-Around Taxidermist John Lager of Colorado presents his simple method for creating custom earliners. John demonstrates the process on a mountain goat earliner by setting up the actual ear cartilage in a bed of High Fiber and pouring Alginate into the inner ear. Using the resulting one-piece mold, John paints on a coating of reinforced Bondo and resin to produce a custom earliner which includes the inner ear detail. John also discusses currently available commercial earliners, earbutt reference, ear positioning, and how to make a silicone mold for casting additional parts. Taped live on April 12, 2003 at the World Taxidermy Championships. Color. NTSC. Approximate running time: 1:25.
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