Marten Taxidermy , carve your own body. Art of Taxidermy
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- čas přidán 27. 08. 2020
- Most carved bodies we do are rigid and stiff, which can make sewing the skin a bit challenging specially on smaller mammals.... Here I decided to make the legs a bit moveable so its easier to sew up the skin around them with less incision. Both Martens were trapped under trapping license . Both skins were tanned using Krowtan.. Hopefully you enjoy the video.
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So nice to see how you cut up the forms of the legs to able you to put the wire through. I can finally get on with the baby goat that has been sitting on my worktable for several weeks now. Thanks again Ben.
You are welcome Helena.
Nicely Done!
Thanks for the visit
Hi Ben , your work is amazing i have watched all of your tutorials cant wait to see more . Ian Todd from Scotland👌👌👌
Thank you Ian.. greetings from Canada. Thanks for watching.
Well done, Ben! I still prefer wrapping with Excelsior and Tow, then mold and cast the head ... just how I do it ...
John Bellucci thanks John. That’s the beauty in this industry, more than one way to get the job done. 👍👍👍
@@ArtofTaxidermy Yes ... and more than one way to skin a Cat ... 😉
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Great video. Did you use ear liners?
Andrew Sullivan cardboard, clay and some glue.
Hi Ben, As always excellent job... Did you wrap the legs in plastic food wrap so you don't have to stick them? Or just so that they fit better in the skin?
makes the skin slide and taxi easier. and also keeps the pieces together when you move them.
@@ArtofTaxidermy So you don't glue the skin to the mannequin?
Where would you recommend getting foam from and what kind? In the lower 48... any experience with DOW insulation board? Thanks! Great videos!
Hey Brian. You would need “buoyancy billets” made by DOW company. I think you can order them in through Home Depot in the states. Otherwise check out other construction suppliers.
Art of Taxidermy awesome, thanks!
What preservative do you use on your mammal skins? Would we good to see just like your previous video showing your bird solution. Ps your work is outstanding 👍
Hi David, I dont use any preservative for Mammals, they need to be tanned and I dont tan them myself, I send them out to the Commercial Tanneris. I do however tan small mammals and I will put together a video about that.
In which video does he mention the preservative for birds?
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Brother I have to say being a taxidermist myself I really like your techniques. And new great tips.. I would like to ask you. Where did you get the clear wrap you use on your bird wings and small animals forms. Great idea. Looks like it would help taxi the skin around lot easier.. Byrd TAXIDERMY Madison County AL.
Hi Jeff. Thanks for your message. We all have known and figured things out differently .. all are good .. we just have to share the. Everybody benefits. Those clear tapes are just regular packing wraps cut by myself into tape size. 👍
@@ArtofTaxidermy brother thanks for the response. It's funny you say that about the wrap. Because I was going to get me a roll and cut it down sense I didn't see it already in size.. youtube it just wonderful for share tips. Trick of the trade. I'm 59 and never to old to learn new ways even know I'm know where as advanced in the taxidermy word as you and some others. But I will say. I have seen many over the years and serval on here.. not trying to butter you up. Lol. Just being honest. You are my favorite to watch and listen too on here. Thanks again for responding.
@@jeffbyrd2803 Appreciate the comments Jeff... I aint no pro either... just have practiced a lot. LOL... and I have a bit of OCD when it comes to Taxidermy... anyway nice chatting with you here and thanks for watching. cheers
Have you ever used apple cider vineager for a pickling solution
No I haven’t. But I know some people have used vinegar as form of Acid in their in house tanning without any problem.
Do you shampoo your hides so the fluff up better?
Yes
Good day sir , i noticed you used a factory head on the custom carved body , can you buy just the separate heads for marten and Fisher?
I have moulded and poured my marten heads myself … but I have seen some taxidermists in Europe have made a series of different heads and have them for sale on Facebook groups. I’m sure you can find some if you really search around in different suppliers and also in Facebook groups.
Is the change out head 1 you mold/cast, or did you buy it that way? If so, where can get 1?
You can get them from most taxidermy suppliers online. I had a couple of moulds from long ago and I keep you sing them.
@@ArtofTaxidermy I haven't
seen any for marten.
Have you checked Mackenzie ?
There are a few from Europe too.
May I ask what foam you use?
Eva, The blue foam I use is a high density construction foam, I buy them from building suppliers.
Would a 8 gauge wire work to put into the legs for a fox.
It depends on the pose. You might be able to get away. With it. But gauge 6 is better.
Did you wrap the legs in plastic wrap? What is the purpose of it?
Makes the skin slide even easier after the hide paste.
For better taxiing.
@@ArtofTaxidermy very helpful, thanks
Were did you get the head. I cant find any online
where are you from?
@@ArtofTaxidermy south dakota
@@miciah881 Try Mckenzie taxidermy or other big taxidermy suppliers for" Change out heads".. I made my own. but it shouldnt be hard to find. there are some Taxidermy groups on facebook that I have noticed some people are making them and selling them there too but it was a while ago.
Thank. I really like how I can know that you'll respond and help out. Your tips have really helped me when I stuffed my first fox a few weeks ago. Ever time I asked a question I knew you would help out. Thank you so much and keep up the good work.👍🏼👍🏼
@@miciah881 No worries.. glad to help..