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Author: Vin Before you can get started selling your taxidermy services or even mounting your own trophies, you need to get your materials in order. Setting up a DIY taxidermy shop is simple. You'll need a work-space for your projects and a few simple tools and some supplies.
The amount of space you need for your DIY Taxidermy projects depends on what you're doing. Take time to evaluate all of the work you plan to do and take this into account before you settle in. If you plan to run a small taxidermy shop and mount specimens for others, you'll need to make sure you have enough space to hold all the work. Good planning now will make your work easier later.
Regardless of how big or small your work space is, it has to be well lit. You've got to be able to see everything you're doing. Invest in fluorescent lighting to hang over your work areas and some movable task lighting as well. You may want to consider a lighted magnifying glass on a stand for those smaller detailed projects. Remember, this is an investment in your new taxidermy business, you want to make sure you can do the best quality work possible.
Keep in mind that you'll be working with chemicals and dead animals. It's important that you have adequate ventilation in your work ship. Windows are a huge plus and should be open when you're working. Installing fans to ventilate is also a good idea. Just keep the air flowing so you don't jeopardize your health or the health of others.
Small work with frogs, toads, reptiles and birds could be done at a table in a small space. A corner of a room, small shed or workshop are good options. With care, small DIY taxidermy can even be done at the kitchen table. Although if you intent to make some cash with taxidermy, it's probably best to keep it out of the house and in a proper work space.
Larger species like deer, bear and other big game will obviously require a bigger space. A garage, pole barn or work shop are obvious choices to work in. If you don't have a big enough place, check the classified ads, chances are you'll find one to rent fairly reasonably. Be sure to check with landlords or city officials to be sure you can do your taxidermy in the location you choose. Better to be sure before you get going that you're setup is ok than to find out later after you've gotten started.
Regardless of the work you'll be doing, you need a work surface and storage for your supplies. You'll need a sturdy work bench or table with wheels. In fact, you'll want more than one surface to work on. You can purchase tables and benches of every shape and size, or you can build your own fairly cheaply.
All taxidermy requires some sort of preservative formula. There are poisonous and non-poisonous options available. No matter what type of preservative you choose, care should always be taken in their use
These need to be properly labeled and stored in labeled, sealed containers far out of reach. High shelves or locking cabinets are highly recommended.
Like all businesses, before you can make money with home taxidermy, you need some tools of the trade. With just a minimal number of general items, you can get started making money. After a few jobs, add more tools as you need them. The profits from your taxidermy service will make investing in new tools a simple matter.
For small animal taxidermy, you're going to need some skinning knives of various sizes. Knives should be as sharp as possible so a sharpening tool is a necessity. You'll also need a good pair of scissors, pliers, forceps, files and other small tools.
Large animal mounts will require everything that you need for small animals. In addition to these, carpenters tools like saws, a hammer, screwdrivers, chisels & rasps should be in your tool box. You're also going to need some basic iron working tools for the wiring of your frames.
For all types of taxidermy you need smaller tools such as a fur comb and skin scraper. You'll also need some artists paint brushes, wax and epoxy, clay and varnish to complete your supply setup.
A larger tool you may very well be in need of once people learn that you can do taxidermy mounts is a freezer. If you've got more than one project to work on at a time, a freezer will be invaluable to you. A floor or chest freezer is the best option, but an older refridgerator can also be converted to a freezer. It doesn't have to be pretty, it's just got to work and it's got to have enough room to store any specimens that you can't get to right away.
Once you've gotten your work shop set up and you've gotten all your tools and supplies in order, you're ready to start on your first taxidermy project. Whether you're jumping right in with a project you'll get paid for, or just mounting something for yourself, the process is the same. So, let's get started.
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