Custom School of Taxidermy

DEER MOUNTING COURSE

Take a look at what I've got to offer and sign up for my taxidermy class that's specialized for the beginner. I teach how to do high quality commercial mounts. I provide all materials (Capes not included) for all two mounts with the class rate. We will mount two deer in the class that you can take home to display in your upcoming business as an example to your customers of your work.

PRICE: $2800.00 for A-Z detailed instruction. We will mount Two White tail Bucks. You will take home all Two mounts.

 All materials are provided (Capes not included).

Capes for Re-Capes are Xtra. The price depends on the size needed. The students have to supply the antlers.

Two people may come as a team for the price of one. You will work as a team on the same mounts together.( This applies only to Family Members) Friends can Come for $4400.00. We will mount 4 WT Deer. All Materials included.(Capes Not Included) Each Student will mount Two Deer.

PAYMENT: A $500.00 non-refundable deposit is required to secure a starting date and the remaining balance is due the FIRST day before the class begins. If you are sending a check then I will hold the spot for you for FOUR days until your payment arrives.

TIME and SCHEDULING: This class requires at least three weeks ( Some Students may take more depending on their progress). Classes are Private Lessons set up three separate weeks with at least one week off in between weeks, Monday through Friday. Contact Tom at 706-789-3786 to set up a date. 

CALL ME FOR MORE DETAILS Tom at 706-789-3786

 

CLASS DESCRIPTION:
The First week needs to be set up from Monday to Friday but may or may not require the whole week depending on your progress and includes the following....

FIRST WEEK INCLUDES:
-Verbal instruction on proper field care, documentation, bagging and tagging for storage and laws of taxidermy for business.

-Hands-On Instruction of Inspecting the head (Cape) for any defects or problems (If we do not have a cape available then you may need to return for this when you have one due to lack of space to keep full heads in the freezer).

-Skinning the head from the skull (capeing) and sawing off the antlers to preserve them for mounting. (If a full head is available)

-Turning the lips, eyes, nose, ears and preparing the cape to send to a tannery or do home tanning. I will verbally discuss many home tanning systems but I will teach you the use of Krowtan or a Tann of your preference.The turning usually takes about three days.

-Shaving the cape with a shaving wheel and detail shaving around the eyes, nose and lips.The goal of this is to be sure you know how to use the tools but usually requires a lot of practice. However capes can be sent off to be done so you may skip doing this yourself if you wish and still start your business.

SECOND WEEK INCLUDES:
-The main goal here is to get the first deer mounted and the second deer prepped. Classes is Monday through Friday.

-We will mount the first deer and every detail will be fully covered, this will take three to four days. You will do as much as half of the work. Everything is all hands on, no book smarts required!

-You will start the second deer with my help as needed (I will turn you loose on the mount a little more). I have a step by step check off list to help as a reminder for each step. You will most likely need a lot of my help.

THIRD WEEK:
-You will Mount the Second deer and we will Finish the first. The second deer will not be dried and will need to be finished at your home.

For any additional information please call me @ 706-789-3786 or 803-616-1959