I look forward to seeing you do a video of a pack mount. That would be a great DIY project for me to try. I can build the pack mount, then DIY tan a hide, and maybe do a skull cap on top instead of the head for a winter project!
42:55 you mention the deer are still frozen. As a new taxidermist I really struggle with knowing time frames. Customer shoots a deer. Two days later “kept cold” brings it to me frozen. I put in freezer then thaw “takes forever”. Then I cape and get antlers out then refreeze it and take to tannery or do myself.?? What is your process 😊
That is exactly my same process. Once season is over, I thaw, turn, and flesh 5 at a time until there are 15 in my pickle. Then I tan, mount, and start all over again
@@thecedarridgechronicles how many gallons of water are you using for that many in a pickle? Is there a general rule or does it not matter as long as your salinity and pH are ok? I've only been doing one at a time in 5 gal but not sure if you can add more to that at once or not
One of the “Old Heads” by me always swears by the 7 cut. Aka the burr to burr and the angled down the neck. He says it’s harder for the client to find the stitch. 😂 I prefer the V for simplicity
And as far as using epoxy sculpted on on the eyes I did that I've done that for a little while but went back to using critter clay again because I couldn't satisfy myself on the eyes using epoxy sculpt once it set it's done
The 7 cut is what I learned how to do 20 years ago I've had them brought to me with the y cut t cut and some I don't know what the heck cut it was lol but the the 7 cut is the one I prefer actually whe I cape them out if you are looking at the back of the deers head I cut it at a backwards 7 cut it's one continous sew don't have to adjust my stand from start to finish
You really need 2. Practice tanning hides until you can’t pull hair out of them, and once you get ready to try and mount one, don’t use hide paste. Instead, keep some moisture in the cape and you can put it together and take it back apart as many times as you want and put the cape back in the freezer. Great practice without having to prep multiple capes
@@heith2356 it is a good idea to leave some borax on it when mounting and then completely cover it in bondo or clay. It will help prevent carpet beetles
How did you get into taxidermy im from ohio and know a couple taxidermists and have asked to learn off them but they either beat around the bush to much or simply dont want to. any advice on how i could end up learning, any advice would be amazing!
I have everything set up in my shop like an assembly line. I can do more that way and much more efficiently, and as much as I hunt and fish I don’t want anything to change or slow the process. It’s easier that way when I am ready for a few days to take a trip to predict what I need to finish out what can wait.
Great stuff man. Never gets old watching these kind of videos!!!
I look forward to seeing you do a video of a pack mount. That would be a great DIY project for me to try. I can build the pack mount, then DIY tan a hide, and maybe do a skull cap on top instead of the head for a winter project!
💙 watching ur videos, ALWAYS awesome stuff, Can't wait c That FULL Mount n video!! ALWAYS pleasure ,Keep Great work,God bless ya
42:55 you mention the deer are still frozen. As a new taxidermist I really struggle with knowing time frames. Customer shoots a deer. Two days later “kept cold” brings it to me frozen. I put in freezer then thaw “takes forever”. Then I cape and get antlers out then refreeze it and take to tannery or do myself.?? What is your process 😊
That is exactly my same process. Once season is over, I thaw, turn, and flesh 5 at a time until there are 15 in my pickle. Then I tan, mount, and start all over again
@ appreciate the reply. Been a long time watcher.
@@thecedarridgechronicles how many gallons of water are you using for that many in a pickle? Is there a general rule or does it not matter as long as your salinity and pH are ok? I've only been doing one at a time in 5 gal but not sure if you can add more to that at once or not
75 gallons for 15 hides
One of the “Old Heads” by me always swears by the 7 cut. Aka the burr to burr and the angled down the neck.
He says it’s harder for the client to find the stitch. 😂 I prefer the V for simplicity
I’m overflowing this year, & it’s exhausting. Took right at 100 last yr. My favorite number is like 70-80 deer 🦌
I hope one day I can get down to about 50 lol
Wanting to know a way to get in contact with you about a shoulder mount on pricing I’m in Georgia
Right now it’s 600 for a regular shoulder and 700 for a wall pedestal. I also fo t do any shipping, it’s in person drop off/pick up only
Raise that price Daniel! You’ll be at 50 before you know it
@ 😂
Ain’t no such thing as “normal” now a days lol. I still use V cut in Alberta Can’t wait for the full mount vids ✌️❤️🇨🇦😊
Daniel, what type of two part epoxy sculp did you use? Where can I buy it?
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@@thecedarridgechronicles Thank you!
You can mix your epoxy 75 percent resin/25 percent hardener it still sets up rock hard just gives you some extra time
One of my friends in Arkansas is learning taxidermy, and watches your content to learn.
Awesome! Tell them I said hello!
My taxidermist here in WI use to do the v cut but now cuts a T, said it's easier to do.
And as far as using epoxy sculpted on on the eyes I did that I've done that for a little while but went back to using critter clay again because I couldn't satisfy myself on the eyes using epoxy sculpt once it set it's done
The 7 cut is what I learned how to do 20 years ago I've had them brought to me with the y cut t cut and some I don't know what the heck cut it was lol but the the 7 cut is the one I prefer actually whe I cape them out if you are looking at the back of the deers head I cut it at a backwards 7 cut it's one continous sew don't have to adjust my stand from start to finish
I got one in last year with a y cut and the v went all the way down the neck lol
Could you do a video on the business aspect of it? Explaining how you budget, record keeping, determining how much you can take in per year, etc.
QUIT YOUR JOB! Full Time Taxidermy EXPLAINED
ua-cam.com/video/q0jBa0fQ_vA/v-deo.html
Try this one
What the number one tip to a guy trying to learn
You really need 2. Practice tanning hides until you can’t pull hair out of them, and once you get ready to try and mount one, don’t use hide paste. Instead, keep some moisture in the cape and you can put it together and take it back apart as many times as you want and put the cape back in the freezer. Great practice without having to prep multiple capes
Mount a turtle 😂😂😂
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How do you clean your skull cap?
After I get all the meat and skin off I spray it off and let it mostly dry then use a dremel with a wire wheel to clean it up and borax it.
@ thanks I was just curious on how you did yours
@@heith2356 it is a good idea to leave some borax on it when mounting and then completely cover it in bondo or clay. It will help prevent carpet beetles
Ps your a working machine and a true artist
How did you get into taxidermy im from ohio and know a couple taxidermists and have asked to learn off them but they either beat around the bush to much or simply dont want to. any advice on how i could end up learning, any advice would be amazing!
I learned 100% from watching UA-cam videos and practicing on bucks I had killed in the past that I got some capes for
@ thank you so much!
How come you don’t do anything other than deer taxidermy?
I have everything set up in my shop like an assembly line. I can do more that way and much more efficiently, and as much as I hunt and fish I don’t want anything to change or slow the process. It’s easier that way when I am ready for a few days to take a trip to predict what I need to finish out what can wait.