Blanco Taxidermy School

Items Covered

  • measuring and tagging specimen
  • proper caping techniques
  • methods of storage for skins
  • manikin selection, alterations, and preparations
  • splitting of the eyes, lips, nose, and turning of the ears
  • proper fleshing techniques
  • salting, rehydration
  • basic tanning principles
  • neutralization and tanning oils
  • hole and damage repair/different types of stitches
  • bondo method and earliner installation
  • setting of skull plate and detachable antler systems, tine repair
  • correct skin alignment and different uses of glues, epoxies, and pastes
  • uses of paper mache
  • proper eye setting techniques
  • cape sewing
  • tucking of orifice flaps
  • proper modeling and shaping methods
  • different types of carding and grooming
  • correct finishing work techniques
  • paint selections and airbrushing basics
  • pricing and advertising
  • basic business principles
  • terms, disclaimers, and conditions
  • how to attract the “upper end clients”
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