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Offline Caseyt98

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Beginner waterfowl taxidermy help.
« on: Today at 07:03:15 AM »
Hello everybody, I was just looking to maybe get some insight for what materials I would want to have on hand, and a few specific questions about sewing. So I started skinning birds my dad and I shot this year, I really wanna get decent at mounting them. I have three birds skinned as it is, sitting in freezer waiting for a part to show up so I can build my flesher. I was just wondering what the best needle/thread would be. I see a lot of people saying different things online and different groups I'm in on fb. I was going to start with a 1 7/8" glover needle... I have a little bit of clay, some cotton wrap and ordered eyes body and head from matuska. Any other insight would be greatly appreciated...

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Re: Beginner waterfowl taxidermy help.
« Reply #1 on: Today at 09:55:56 AM »
As far as thread goes, stay away from really fine thread, it will cut through the skin when you try to cinch up your stitches. For supplies, I always used Research Mannikins, out of Lebanon, Or. Great people to deal with and close to home.
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Re: Beginner waterfowl taxidermy help.
« Reply #2 on: Today at 01:26:26 PM »
I'll second Research Mannikins, also call down there and talk to them. Super friendly folks who are in the business of keeping taxidermists happy.

 


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