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Taxidermy School Course Curriculum

BIRDS

	Measuring
	Skinning and fleshing
	Proper form selection
	Mounting techniques
	Base making
	Finishing
	Local and Federal bird laws

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GAMEHEADS

	Measuring
	Skinning and fleshing
	Form selection
	Form alterations
	Mounting
	Finishing
	Airbrush painting
	Pedestal bases
	Competition techniques

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LIFESIZE

	Proper skinning
	Form selection
	Form alterations
	Mounting
	Open mouth work
	Base making
	Finishing
	Airbrush painting

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FISH

	Measuring
	Skinning and fleshing
	Mounting
	Using artificial heads
	Using original heads
	Fin replacement
	Airbrush painting
	Displaying your fish
	Artificial water

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RUGS

	Use either open or
	Closed mouth rug shell
	Mounting
	Proper eye and ear placement
	Open mouth work
	Finishing

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ANTLER PLAQUES

Learn how to create beautiful antler plaques. A customer favorite.

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OTHER ITEMS COVERED INCLUDE:

	Advertising and promotion
	Pricing your work
	Shop design and layout
	Proper licensing
	Tanning (includes field trip to local commercial tannery)
	Federal bird regulations
	Keeping books
	Recommended trade journals
	List of suppliers
	Crating and shipping
	Special effects


	Second Nature School of Taxidermy is the proven choice of career minded taxidermy students from coast to coast.

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