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Forum: Taxidermy
07-06-2006, 06:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,429
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

Getting Married.....

Been realy busy here. I am swamped with work and have a hard time getting on the computer any more. Trying to get all my stuff done in the shop so I can close it down for the time being. I am getting...
Forum: Taxidermy
06-02-2006, 05:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,723
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: 16 pt. South Georgia Whitetail

Thanks guys...
Forum: Taxidermy
05-22-2006, 06:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,723
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

16 pt. South Georgia Whitetail

Here is a picture of a 16 point I just did the finnish work on. Killed in Lee County, Georgia.

http://www.hunterscentral.com/photopost/data/500/medium/DSCN0239.JPG

...
Forum: Taxidermy
05-22-2006, 04:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,245
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: Mounts done

I was born and raised in Oregon. Living in Georgia now but I use to hunt the Tioga and Powers Unit for Elk, Deer, you name it if their wa a season it was dead.
Forum: Taxidermy
05-06-2006, 06:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,892
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: Couple of Large Mouth Bass Mounts.

It all depends on what kind of fish you are getting reproduced and how big it is but basicly $12 an inch.
Forum: Taxidermy
05-05-2006, 11:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,892
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: Couple of Large Mouth Bass Mounts.

No it is not an albino blue gill it is a reproduction that I havn't finninshed painting...
Forum: Taxidermy
05-05-2006, 11:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,090
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: Latest Whitetail Mount

Taken in South West Georgia. Lee County area.
Forum: Taxidermy
05-04-2006, 04:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,892
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

Couple of Large Mouth Bass Mounts.

The first fish was an 8 1/2 lbs Large Mouth caught here in South Georgia. I can't remember where he said he caught it but the fish was almost completly white 1/2 way up the body. It was quite...
Forum: Taxidermy
05-04-2006, 04:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,090
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

Latest Whitetail Mount

This was the deer I used in the Post " How to Mount a Whitetail Deer" only this is the finnished product. This is the deer after 2 1/2 weeks of drying grooming appoxie work and paint. I mix 75% of my...
Forum: Taxidermy
04-16-2006, 09:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,463
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: How much do taxidermists learn?

Like nctaxi said. It all depends on your skill level as a taxidermist. 90% of your customers will be referals from freinds or previous customers. It doesn't matter if you are a full time taxidermist...
Forum: Taxidermy
03-18-2006, 02:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,830
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: How to Mount a Whitetail Deer!

Naaaa, I don't think anyone is going to go out of buisness because of my post. I didn't go into to much detail. I didn't tell them how to:

1.Fix an ear that is split all the way down the side....
Forum: Taxidermy
03-15-2006, 03:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 927
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: average price

I have a price list on m web site as well.
http://www.michellestaxidermy.zoomshare.com
Forum: Taxidermy
03-15-2006, 03:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,830
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: How to Mount a Whitetail Deer!

That is correct 2riverz. It's a McKenzie 64D Head Down Aggresive pose.
Forum: Taxidermy
03-14-2006, 03:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,830
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: How to Mount a Whitetail Deer!

I have no idea how many mountsI have to do. Deer mounts I have 42 I think. Including the other crittersI have no clue. Probably close to 75 or so.
Forum: Taxidermy
03-14-2006, 03:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,830
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: How to Mount a Whitetail Deer!

I do some birds I just don't do waterfowl.
Forum: Taxidermy
03-13-2006, 04:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,830
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: How to Mount a Whitetail Deer!

Once you have completed all these steps set the mount aside and let it dry for 2 weeks! After the two weeks are up you can begin the finnish the deer out.

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Forum: Taxidermy
03-13-2006, 04:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,830
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: How to Mount a Whitetail Deer!

Once you have the 2 "Y's" sewed up set your ear butts. This is probably going to take you a while because you have to sculped in the the muscle detail.
...
Forum: Taxidermy
03-13-2006, 04:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,830
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: How to Mount a Whitetail Deer!

Ok your icision is all sewed up and it is now time to turn the deer upside down. Roll the cape up to the ears and put another rubber glove on. Smear hide paste all over the main body of the manikin...
Forum: Taxidermy
03-13-2006, 04:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,830
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: How to Mount a Whitetail Deer!

It is now time to work on the eye's. You will want to make sure when you prep your cape befor you begin mounting it that the eye skin is as thin as possible. The thicker the skin the more shrinkage...
Forum: Taxidermy
03-13-2006, 04:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,830
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: How to Mount a Whitetail Deer!

Once the eyes are set go ahead and screw the horns on top of the manakin.
http://www.hunterscentral.com/photopost/data/500/medium/DSCN0115.JPG
Use some clay and build up the top of the head....
Forum: Taxidermy
03-13-2006, 04:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,830
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: How to Mount a Whitetail Deer!

It is now time to set the eyes. First off pull the face of your cape off the manikin. Like so.....
http://www.hunterscentral.com/photopost/data/500/medium/DSCN0099.JPG
Now use a little bit of...
Forum: Taxidermy
03-13-2006, 04:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,830
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: How to Mount a Whitetail Deer!

Now that you have the clay work done on your face. Put a rubber glove on and smear hide past all over the face. Make sure not to get any in the hair. If you do wipe it off with a damp rag. Also make...
Forum: Taxidermy
03-13-2006, 04:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,830
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: How to Mount a Whitetail Deer!

Now it is time to mount your deer. Use the measurments you took off your deer ( A=7 1/2" x C=21" x D=25" ). Make sure when you took these measurments that your tape measure was tight around the neck....
Forum: Taxidermy
03-13-2006, 04:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,830
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: How to Mount a Whitetail Deer!

Now it is time to install the earliners. Simply remove the cartlige inside the ears. Insert the earliner and test the fit. If the earliner is to big trim the edges til it fits. Once you get them...
Forum: Taxidermy
03-13-2006, 04:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,830
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

How to Mount a Whitetail Deer!

Well I've had these pictures on my digital camera for a few weeks now. These are just the basics. I didn't go into a whole lot of detail. Basicly this is how you mount a deer if everything goes...
Forum: Taxidermy
03-13-2006, 04:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,830
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: How to Mount a Whitetail Deer!

Once you get the cape off the skull you need to turn the eye's, ears, nose, and lips. Becarful not to cut through the skin on either of these areas because they are very thin and a pain in the rear...
Forum: Freshwater Fishing
03-12-2006, 08:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,372
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: What kinda fish is this?

Here is the kicker everyone I talk to says Northern Pike... It was caught in Georgia
Forum: Freshwater Fishing
03-12-2006, 07:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,372
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

What kinda fish is this?

It was caught in one of the shouthern states by the coast. Looks like a Northers Pike to me....

http://www.hunterscentral.com/photopost/data/500/23886233709_0_ALB.jpg
Forum: Taxidermy
02-26-2006, 08:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,382
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: 370 bull

How about posting some pictures?
Forum: Taxidermy
02-20-2006, 05:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,504
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: Latest whitetail Mounts

Awwwwww.... Arn't you sweet livbucks :)
Forum: Taxidermy
02-19-2006, 07:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,504
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: Latest whitetail Mounts

Here are a few more pictures at different angles....

http://www.hunterscentral.com/photopost/data/500/medium/DSCN0051.JPG
http://www.hunterscentral.com/photopost/data/500/medium/DSCN0049.JPG...
Forum: Taxidermy
02-18-2006, 09:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,504
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: Latest whitetail Mounts

The deers neck is not bulgy. It's how the deer is turned. It only has bout a 19 inch neck behind the ears. Maybe a 22 inch neck 3 inches down.... I do see what you say though. It's just the way the...
Forum: Taxidermy
02-18-2006, 03:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,504
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: Latest whitetail Mounts

The Buck is on a mcKenzie Semi_Sneek 64D Head Down ( Agressive Pose). With a Left Turn.

The Doe is on a McKenzie Form as well. Wall Pedastal.
Forum: Taxidermy
02-18-2006, 11:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,504
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

Latest whitetail Mounts

The buck was a deer a buddy of mine killed this year. He shot a bigger one but the cape is not back from the tannery yet. pick's to come later.
...
Forum: Taxidermy
02-02-2006, 04:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,448
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: too much of a nice guy

YeahI would go pick it up and send it to Alex.
Forum: Taxidermy
02-02-2006, 12:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,448
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: too much of a nice guy

I agree 2 years for a squirrel is a little bit long. They realy don't take that long to mount.As for asking for a return date. Most taxidermists will not give an return date. They give a time frame....
Forum: Taxidermy
02-02-2006, 12:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 732
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: Type of Gloss?

I have been using Wet look gloss from Wasco ( think that is what it is called ). I am also going to try a little experimenting this year with different types of gloss for the nose and different ways...
Forum: Taxidermy
01-31-2006, 04:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,181
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: NEW TOY.....

That would be cool. If he doesn't I'll be sure to ask. That would add a nice touch and give it a realistic look about the rack. I never realy thought aboout that. I am glad you mentioned it.

...
Forum: Taxidermy
01-31-2006, 02:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,181
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: NEW TOY.....

Were they still white or just a realy bad job of staining? This is my first set of repos soI will post a pic after I get done staining them. I am going to call Dave befor I do anything to them. He...
Forum: Taxidermy
01-31-2006, 02:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 459
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: Anything I should know?

Wipe of the dust or you can blow it off with an air gun ( lightly). Don't hang it over a fire place or a heater. Also keep it out of direct sun light ( windows) because it will eventually sun bleach...
Forum: Taxidermy
01-31-2006, 12:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,181
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: NEW TOY.....

I didn't buy this one from McKenzie I bought it from Dave Ringstrom ( I hope I got the last name right) off of the Taxidermy Forums. I gave $250 + $25 shipping for it. I got my moneys worth by far....
Forum: Taxidermy
01-31-2006, 10:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,181
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

NEW TOY.....

I didn't even have to be good to get it.
Just got it in the mail today. Still got to finninsh it out and stain it. Then mount it! It Net 203 B&C. The ruler in the picture is an 18 inch ruler. I...
Forum: Taxidermy
01-31-2006, 07:46 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,246
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: deer mounts

It is apparent DD that you have a lack of understanding when it comes to taxidermy. I would say most taxidermistsbring in 75% of their work load in, in 3 - 4 months, Durring that time the only thing...
Forum: Taxidermy
01-30-2006, 05:48 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,246
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: deer mounts

You don't mind paying for the work you just don't want to wait for it. Nothing is cheap and nothing is easy!

If your so sick of waitingfor your mounts than why don't you learn taxidermy and do...
Forum: Taxidermy
01-30-2006, 03:09 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,246
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: deer mounts

:DHA HA HA
Forum: Taxidermy
01-30-2006, 03:03 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,246
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: deer mounts

Again well said....
Forum: Taxidermy
01-30-2006, 12:47 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,246
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: deer mounts

From the coments you have made on here how else would you look at it. It sounds to me like you don't care what we do when we don't have a deer head of yours. As long as we get yours done we can do...
Forum: Taxidermy
01-30-2006, 10:24 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,246
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: deer mounts

It is apparent you feel that us Taxidermist don't deserve or need any DOWN TIME! What do you expect? You expect us to work 7 days a week? Some people need a break. I already work 9 hours a day 5 days...
Forum: Taxidermy
01-29-2006, 10:09 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,246
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: deer mounts

First offI do taxidermy as a part time job in my garage. I have a full time job at a local Marine as as a Civilian Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic. I am probably the cheapest in my areaI am setting...
Forum: Taxidermy
01-28-2006, 07:24 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,246
Posted By Michelles_Taxidermy

RE: deer mounts

Doctor Death, who is Mike?
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