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Students getting pretty into deer class this weekend! #taxidermy #deer #whitetail #taxidermyclass #dtla #taxidermie #losangeles #allismarkham #preytaxidermy

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TODAY'S TAXI-TIPS ~

These are a few of the most important things required when I begin working on a urethane foam taxidermy mannequin. The Static Guard spares me a lot of headache as I rasp and sand the urethane foam. It helps keep my tools, clothing, hands, and the mannequin as dust-free as possible while I work. In addition to measuring and tracing an animal's carcass to create my armatures, I also save the legs in most situations. The bones are defleshed but still held together by tiny amounts of residual tissue. Retaining them is useful in two scenarios; They can be used as a visual reference while sanding urethane foam legs to insure the correct shape is achieved. Alternately, I will sometimes use the bones in the construction of my armature rather than shaping urethane foam legs. In this latter "old-school" method the leg bones get completely cleaned, lashed onto the wire armature, then the wire and bone are tightly wrapped to one another with twine and flax roving until the correct leg shape is achieved. Also pictured is my go-to reference book; "An Atlas of Animal Anatomy for Artists" by Wilhelm Ellenberger. This is thee most important book I own. It's a must-have item for anyone sculpting an animal. It contains diagrams of skeletons and musculature, as well as detail drawings of feet, head, eyes, legs, and joints. Regardless of which method you use to create a taxidermy armature, an understanding of an animal's skeletal structure is absolutely essential.

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We're all very excited for White-tail Deer class tomorrow at Prey Taxidermy. This was pulled together pretty quickly, but if you're interested in this class in the future, send an email and let us know. #taxidermy #taxidermie #whitetail #deer #gamehead #taxidermyclass #biology #science #deermount #losangelestaxidermy #dtla #allismarkham #preytaxidermy

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Tiny Ermine skull cast for today's class. I made 3 sizes as our Ermines were various sizes. Students will add clay to fill out the face details. #taxidermy #taxidermyclass #ermine #weasel #lataxidermy #taxidermyworkshop #dtla #dtlataxidermy #museums #science #biology #allismarkham #preytaxidermy

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My student’s @voodoodisciplescc truck in vintage US Forestry Service style. Complete with a Squirrel cab ornament he made himself.

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View of an urban taxidermists. #taxidermy #taxidermie #whitetail #dtla #taxidermyclass #deer #preytaxidermy #allismarkham #travisdevilliers

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'Oh hello.' Gray Fox form from yesterday's class. This is the inner sculpture for mammal taxidermy. #taxidermy #taxidermyclass #losangeles #losangelestaxidermy #learntaxidermy #allismarkham #preytaxidermy

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Happy season of love to you all🖤 I'm taking this opportunity to make an announcement about this year's taxidermy class schedule and answer any questions: I'm getting married in June and in the process of wedding planning. I have a habit of overworking myself so in an effort to be healthier and devote the time needed for the wedding, classes, and commissions I will be teaching four classes this year, all at @noirartsandoddities. We will be announcing the first class date very soon! 🐁 . Photo of me by the awesome @shawntabitha . . . #clumsybride #weddingplanning #taxidermyclass #dangerousstairs #ghostlybride #announcement #kansascity #kcmo #creepyinkc #noirartsandoddities #halfembalmed #learntaxidermy (at Kansas City, Missouri) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8bsmrQpL6h/?igshid=1xvo577wmkvfk