THE BREAKTHROUGH TAXIDERMY MANUAL: FISH

THE BREAKTHROUGH TAXIDERMY MANUAL: FISH The Breakthrough Fish Taxidermy Manual is the most thorough instruction book on the subject of fish taxidermy ever offered to wildlife artists. Written by Tom Sexton and Jim Hall, this manual demonstrates most of the fish mounting methods in use today, explaining the techniques of the top fish taxidermists in the world, from collecting reference, to skinning, mounting and finishing techniques. TOPICS COVERED:The Importance of Proper Field CareReference and Study Casts Anatomy and Characteristics of FishTools, Equipment and SuppliesTagging and Taking MeasurementsHandling Loosely Scaled FishSkinning and Preserving the Fish SkinTanning, Degreasing, and MothproofingSewing, Stitches and Seam TreatmentsLargemouth Bass Pedestal MountThe Quick-Cast Fill MethodThe Half-Cast Sandbox MethodRainbow Trout Wall MountS-Curve Trout Mount on a Flex MannikinBrown Trout Pedestal Mount Carving a Fish MannikinBleaching Dark Fish and Mounted FishMeasuring and Choosing Glass EyesEye Setting to Achieve Specific EffectsFins: Functions and ObservationsFin Carding, Backing and RepairArtificial Heads on Skin Mounted FishFiberglass ReproductionsUnderstanding the Airbrush SystemHow to Paint Fish with an AirbrushCreating Habitats, Panels and BasesCrating Mounted Fish for ShipmentFish Taxidermy Problems and SolutionsStripping the Paint from Mounted FishCompetitions: How to Win! WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT BREAKTHROUGH MANUALS:"I learned more reading this book than I learned in a 6 week taxidermy course that cost thousands. They didn't even touch upon 1/10th of the material in the book.""I'd recommend them to the first time novice or a veteran commercial taxidermist--they both will find them worth every penny.""I've been a taxidermist for 12 years. These manuals have shown me things that will start saving me time and money immediately!""A real pleasure--I stayed up half the night reading. You guys have really outdone yourselves this time.""I wanted to write and say thanks for providing some great learning materials that have helped me learn more about taxidermy than I thought possible in such a short time." ISBN: 0-925245-06-2 publish date: 05/15/1998