We pride ourselves in producing the highest quality of craftsmanship, with the attention to detail that isn’t easily achieved.
process
The process of taxidermy is quite an undertaking in time & effort involved, how long it takes & pricing reflective of this. Mounts can take anywhere from eight months to two years to complete, taxidermy is a master class in patience!
- Step 1: Receive Trophy
- Step 2: Measuring the of skull/ neck sizes
- Step 3: Skinning /Caping & salting
- Step 4: Pickling & shaving of the skin
- Step 5: Tanning & oiling of the skin
- Step 6: Manakin selected
- Step 7: Manikin preparation & antler/horn set
- Step 8: Final skin prep & earliners
- Step 9: Eye set & mounting up
- Step 10: Checking & adjusting as needed
- Step 11: Drying period
- Step 12: Finishing off & expoying
- Step 13: Airbrushing & final lifelike touches
- Step 14: Collection of the Trophy
“I have just picked up my stag from Pete at Wildlife Art, I have to say that it is spectacular!!!, the mount will be a reminder of the best few days roar hunting I have ever experienced. Pete has been great to deal with and is a true artist. I cannot recommend his services more highly.“
Julie Mac Lean
