This vintage text offers insights into the practice of the taxidermy of mammal heads and was originally published as part of a series covering a broad range of taxidermy subjects. Written by various experts, each volume features a brief history of the practice and is extensively illustrated with instructional diagrams and photographs throughout. This fascinating edition focuses on the preparation, skinning and mounting of mammal heads, and would be of interest to the taxidermy amateur, enthusiast, and professional alike. The contents of Volume Seven include: Taxidermy - History - Skinning the Game Head - Preparing and Mounting a Deer Head - Mounting Horns and Antlers - Polishing and Mounting Horns - Mounting Mammal Heads as Trophies and Ornaments - Making Artificial Heads and Rockwood in Paper - Facial Expression and Mouth Modelling. We are republishing this classic work in a high quality, modern and affordable edition, featuring reproductions of the original artwork and a newly written introduction.
This vintage text offers insights into the practice of the taxidermy of mammal heads and was originally published as part of a series covering a broad range of taxidermy subjects. Written by various experts, each volume features a brief history of the practice and is extensively illustrated with instructional diagrams and photographs throughout. This fascinating edition focuses on the preparation, skinning and mounting of mammal heads, and would be of interest to the taxidermy amateur, enthusiast, and professional alike. The contents of Volume Seven include: Taxidermy - History - Skinning the Game Head - Preparing and Mounting a Deer Head - Mounting Horns and Antlers - Polishing and Mounting Horns - Mounting Mammal Heads as Trophies and Ornaments - Making Artificial Heads and Rockwood in Paper - Facial Expression and Mouth Modelling. We are republishing this classic work in a high quality, modern and affordable edition, featuring reproductions of the original artwork and a newly written introduction.
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