THE SALLIE DAHMES WHITETAIL & MULE DEER TAXIDERMY SYSTEM

THE SALLIE DAHMES WHITETAIL & MULE DEER TAXIDERMY SYSTEM Two-time World Champion and sculptor Sallie Dahmes is the only person in history to win back-to-back Best in World titles with whitetail and mule deer mounts. Her proven procedures are revealed in great detail in this book. It is a complete, start-to-finish comprehensive detailed account of how Sallie Dahmes mounts whitetail and mule deer shoulder mounts. Everything from skinning to finishing procedures are covered with clear photographs and diagrams illustrating every step of the way. There has never been a more detailed account of deer mounting than this book offers. TOPICS COVERED:Tools, Supplies and EquipmentCollecting and Interpreting ReferenceField Care TipsTaking MeasurementsChecking the Mount In, Shop LayoutBusiness TacticsSkinning and Caping the Deer HeadAntler Removal and PreparationFleshing and Salting the HideEye, Lip and Nose SplittingShaving and Tanning the SkinMannikin PreparationEye Setting and Eyelid Sculpting Antler Attachment, Mounting the EarsTucking the Lips and NoseSculpting the Ear ButtsStitches, Sewing and Tying OffDetailing the MountGrooming, Hair Patterns, and Seam CareUsing Finishing Wax on the Eyes and NoseRestoring Colors with Oil PaintsAirbrushing the EarsHow to Mount an Open-Mouth DeerCompetitions: How to WinProblems and Solutions in Deer TaxidermyFrom the Field to the Frying Pan 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: 0-925245-03-8 publish date: 06/15/1997