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My expertise in taxidermy is highly sought after in the Perth community. I provide private taxidermy
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30/06/2024

~ Toad Wet Specimen & Replica Replica ~

It was such a pleasure working with a nice small group for a change

As usual, it was a jammed packed weekend learning the process of Toad dissection, colouring important anatomy structures of the specimen and preserving them as a wet specimen for display.

We also, got to work on a selection of native reptile, creating mold and cast of the individual specimen using oil paints to bring them back to life.

Everyone attention to detail and efforts weren't unnoticed.

Thanks to everyone participating, hope to work with you all very soon.

30/04/2024

~ Pet Preservation ~

This little Canarys beautiful colouration was so vibrant very fitting to be displayed in a claw foot glass dome.
Was a pleasure to work on this for Donna Franklin 🤗🕊

22/04/2024

~ Female Forrest Red Tailed Black Cockatoo ~

This species is such a pleasure to work on, found as a MVA specimens from Armadale a few yeas back, collected by who was eager to have her taxidermied.

Prior to completing her she seemed like she was missing something so the addition of a fruit certainly brought it all together.

Very happy to have done this piece for 🖤

03/04/2024

~ Bird Wing Preservation ~

As usual it was such a nice morning learning the process of bird wing preservation at the .museum
Working with such a diverse group of interesting people everyone did such a great jobs processing their two wings for display in a deep shadow box.

Thank you everyone for attending , hoping to work with you all very soon.🕊

26/03/2024

Dinner!

Recreating bush foods with the use of couple diffrent sizes varanus tristis and some fresh quandong fruits and macrozamia nuts all replicas, the fruits and nuts have been airbrushed, they look ready to eat!

These will be used as educational resources for public engagement at the Maritime museum

25/03/2024

~ Cane Toad
Rhinella marina ~

Stow-away cane toad hiding amongst fresh produce.

You might be able to spot him hiding away at the Boolabardip Museum , Changes Gallery.

18/03/2024

Pet preservation.

Its always such delicate work processing people's pets.

It wasn't until skinning this cockatiel i had noticed the stitching carried out by the vets.

Merry had Necropsies prior to me working on her.
She had two of her feather tacks removed and damaged feathers caught throughout the stitching.

This presented further challenges recreating a natural mount her parents would be happy with.

Such a sweet display. It was a pleasure to work on her.

25/02/2024

The Art and Science of Taxidermy:
Bird Wing Preservation

Sunday 30 March | 9.30am - 1.30pm

Learn industry techniques in this half-day taxidermy workshop.

This workshop is designed to inspire and challenge you as you work with high-quality materials and learn from an expert in the field to gain the skills and knowledge to create your own piece of taxidermy to take home.
Under the expert guidance of Teori Shannon, this workshop teaches the process of bird wing preservation. Participants learn a variety of museum techniques — viability of specimens, skinning and defleshing, skin preservation and positioning, preening feathers.
Participants take their final specimen’s home with them displayed in a shadow box frame.
Subject specimen will be Cacatua sanguinea.
This is a beginner workshop suitable for those over the age of 14.
Please note: All materials are ethically sourced, where possible. Borax and acetone will be used.
Presenter: Teori Shannon
Location: Woodside Learning Studios - Boolabardip

Bookings: https://www.preservingforthefuture.com.au/taxidermy-store/p/bird-wing-preservationmarch

04/01/2024

Bookings now open for 2024!

Get inspired and challenge yourself as you learn the Art & Science of Taxidermy.

Participants will Learn industry techniques taking home your final creations.

Bird Wing Preservation
Date: 30th March | 9:30am - 1:30PM
Learn a variety of museum techniques such as viability of specimens, skin preservation, positioning and more.
https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/boolabardip/art-and-science-taxidermy-bird-wing-preservation

Toad Taxidermy & Reptile Replica
Date: 18th-19th May | 9:30am - 4:30pm
Create your own taxidermy toad and a life-like reptile replica.
https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/boolabardip/art-and-science-taxidermy-toad-taxidermy-reptile-replica

Bat Taxidermy
Date: 17th-18th & 24th-25th August | 9:30am - 4:30pm
This four day workshop will teach you advanced techniques in the unique process of mammal taxidermy.
https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/boolabardip/art-and-science-taxidermy-bat

Raven Taxidermy
Date: 18th-19th-20th October | 9:30am-4:30pm
This three day workshop focuses on the process of preserving and mounting a bird.
https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/boolabardip/art-and-science-taxidermy-raven-0

Workshops take place - Boolabardip

Many thanks to the talented for his awesome 📽💚

For any further questions feel free to dm or reach out via the link below:

https://www.preservingforthefuture.com.au/

31/12/2023

2023 was such a jammed packed year filled with such wounderful people.

Stay tuned for our upcoming 2024 workshops 🪶🦇 🐸

Wishing you all a happy new year stuffed with happiness

28/12/2023

~ Mammalian Taxidermy Workshop ~

Over four days we learnt the strange but beautiful art of taxidermy.
Students learnt new techniques working on mammals, specifically, ethically sourced fruit bats.

From creating death-masks, recording measurements, skinning & defleshing. skin preparation, tanning, body biding artificial manikin making and inserting and adjusting eyes to fit.

As usual, it was a pleasure seeing everyone so focused and engaged working on their specimens and the final satisfaction.

Till next year. Thanks for 2023!!

03/11/2023

~ Raven Workshop ~

As always, it was a great three day workshop learning the strange but beautiful art of taxidermy.

Students were guided through the process of skinning and defleshing, body forming and skin preservation while positioning their birds in a life like manner displaying on a wooden pedestal.

So nice working with such a diverse group of people.

27/08/2023

The Art and Science of Taxidermy - Raven

Dates

Friday 20 October 2023 | 9.30am - 4.30pm
Saturday 21 October 2023 | 9.30am - 4.30pm
Sunday 22 October 2023 | 9.30am - 4.30pm

(Bookings via the website in my bio, or head to the Western Australian Museum - Boola Bardip Website)

Learn industry techniques in this full mount raven three-day workshop.

Under the expert guidance of Teori Shannon, this workshop focuses on the process of preserving and mounting a bird. Scientific techniques covered include skinning, defleshing, skin preservation, binding artificial body form making and natural positioning.
Whether you are a seasoned artist or curious beginner, this workshop is designed to inspire and challenge you as you work with high-quality materials and learn from an expert in the field to gain the skills and knowledge to create your own taxidermy raven to take home.
Participants are encouraged to bring along a pencil/pen and a notepad.
Students are welcome to bring along their own ethically sourced avian specimen (1 month prior notification required)

Please note: All materials are ethically sourced where possible. Chemicals used include borax, acetone and formalin.

22/07/2023

~ Reptile Replica ~

Such a great workshop this was,
offering something alittle different than usual.

Learning the process of mold and casting. Working with oil paints colour matching and painting with attention to detail.

As usual, everyone did a great job working on their selected cast specimens, molding and casting their own reptile to take home.

All reptiles were ethically sourced

11/07/2023

Museum Lab: The Pharaoh's Workroom

~ Toad Mummification Workshop ~

So good seeing everyone so engaged with Ancient History, learning the process of ancient egyptian mummification.

Students got to work on a cane toad completing the second stage of mummification filling their toad up with spiced natron , wrapping their mummies and decorating their tombcreating spells to protect them in the afterlife.

Very grateful and thankful to of been liaising with Heather tunmore and Salima Ikram for all their experienced knowledge on Egyptology and Mummification 🙌

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02/11/2021

The Art & Science of Taxidermy: Halloween Special — The Raven

Was a blas to offer this final workshop of the year.

Working with a great bunch of people guiding them through the process of taxidermy working on beautiful Australian native pest species all ethically sourced.

Everyone did a tremendous amount of work over the duration of two day to finally take their specimens home mounted on a wooden pedestal.

23/07/2021

Quails & Pearls
The Art & Science of Taxidermy

~ A few more spots available~
Date:
Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 August | 9.30am - 4.30pm
Two-day workshop

Under the expert guidance of Teori Shannon, this two-day workshop focuses on the process of bird preservation.
While preserving their very own adult quail, participants will become skilled at both the artistic and the scientific sides of taxidermy. Scientific techniques include skinning, defleshing, skin preserving and body making.
As to the artistic side of this experience, it includes decorating the specimens with gems, pearls and chains to create a magical creature that is ultimately displayed under a dome.
Please note: All materials are ethically sourced, where possible.

Chemicals used: Acetone, Borax, formalin.

Presenter: Teori Shannon [ ]
Location: Woodside Learning Studios
If you register for a tour, program or an event, general entry is included in your booking.
For bookings, head to the website events and tours: https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/boolabardip/art-science-taxidermy-quails-pearls

25/03/2021

~ BYO RoadKill Workshop ~

Full on weekend processing specimens. This group did amazing job from start to finish.

Thank you everyone for coming, such a fun group of people to work with🤗🤗🤗

We created a Study Skins as the final position instead of preserving "bits and pieces" students can then display their work under a glass dome or shadow box once dry.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CMyWn8uDJzX/?igshid=18hh839e7wlmx

22/03/2021

Emu
~Dromaius novaehollandiae~

"Emus belong to an ancient group of birds and have much reduced wings, and only a singular functional digit or finger. There is a claw at the end of finger that hits at its dinosaur ancestors "

Processing these wings was kind of rushed job taking 4 months. The amount oil leaching out from the degreasing stage was a lot. The claw was removed prior too maceration reducing any further deterioration.

On display, Wildlife Gallery

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https://www.instagram.com/p/CKRHC6bD33y/?igshid=1lu8vp95j9m4r

22/03/2021

~ New Holland Honeyeater ~
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae
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In mid flight New Holland Honeyeater is on display at the in the Wildlife Gallery, Citylife.
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Feeding and diet:
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New Holland Honeyeaters are active feeders. Mostly eating the nectar from flowers, busily darting from flower to flower.
They also feed on fruit, insects and spiders. You may see them around your garden foraging alone or gathering in quite large groups in early morning or evenings, weaving in and out of low haning trees or shrubs.
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This specimen was donated by cause of death, cat attack 2017
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https://www.instagram.com/p/CJa_Pq6j608/?igshid=18l96cpg9o0oc

22/03/2021

~ Pygmy Python ~
Antaresia perthensis

Plastinated specimen, a technique of tissue preservation developed by Gunther Von Hagen's in 1977 consists of forced impregnation of biological specimens with plastic resins. Designed to preserve the body for educational and instructional purposes – in a more detailed way. Plastinates are dry, odorless and durable.

One of many plastinated specimens on display in the Arid Areas, liver sample were taken for the Museums records before positioning the python in a natural position then placing in buffered formalin for fixing. The actual process of plastination took place at the veterinary Anatomy Museum and Human Pathology - Murdoch uni.

Luckily with this specimen no painting was needed as colorations held quite nicely, just the eyes needed painting.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CI9qkT2DCoQ/?igshid=1u7mgu2zxxpog

12/12/2020

~ Western Grey kangaroo Joey ~
Macropus fuliginosus
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Diaphonized specimen on display at the New BelmontHub.

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This technique of preservation was created by G. Dingerkus and L.D. Uhler, scientists in 1977.
The process of diaphonization, also known as "clearing and staining."
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The specimens are placed in 13 chemical baths, first fixed in formalin, then rended transparent in a solution of trypsin a digestive enzyme that break down the flesh.
Then placed into solutions of dyes that stain the muscle, bones or cartilage.
Once the process is complete you are left with a transparent flexible specimen that allows you to identify bones and cartilage structures as they exist in the body without any displacement.
( side note, The denser and larger the tissues, the longer it will take for any stains to pe*****te significantly)
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https://www.instagram.com/p/CIpFBlhDj-2/?igshid=1045iyd23muet

05/12/2020

Live Export Rock Lobster Display.
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Changes Gallery,
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"Since 1950 Geraldton Fishermen’s Co‑operative (GFC) has supplied premium-quality Western Rock Lobster, commonly known as crayfish here in Western Australia, to customers across the globe. GFC’s members, fishing along a thousand kilometres of WA coastline, take pride in their Brolos brand, motivating them to catch and produce the world’s best rock lobster product."
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https://brolos.com.au/our-story/
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https://www.instagram.com/p/CIZ9-SdDaan/?igshid=1nmxver54a9yd

29/11/2020

~ Freshwater Crocodile ~
Crocodylus johnsoni
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This, diving into the deep - specimen, is now on display in the Belmont Museum down at the New Belmont Hub🤗🥰
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Challenging specimen to work on de-fleshing was very time consuming, such a long process from start to finish.
I ended up tanning the pelt and as usual creating the mannequin using the binding method technique
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Cause of death septicemia, a
bacterium called Aeromonas hydrophila.
commonly found in aquatic environments that is pathogenic to amphibians, reptiles, and mammals.
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This specimen had multiple puncture wounds behind each limb and along it's body. Also the damage too its nostrils all inflicted by its cage buddies.
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Insignificant enclosure space for Crocodiles and animals on display can be detrimental.
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https://www.instagram.com/p/CIKz3jPDcEE/?igshid=1ueyv8e4uy7sv

29/11/2020

~ Dawson's Burrowing Bee ~
Amegilla dawsoni
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These specimens were collected by .prendergast thank you!! on a research field trip a few years back.
They have been waiting patiently frozen until this year.
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The antennas on the male had completely broken off, utilising a pinned specimen from the collection with minimal data, collected in 1950s.
The head was removed and glued onto the flying specimen in this diorama.
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You can find this display in , arid areas.
Very enjoyable diorama to create. 😎👌
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"The males play no part in nest building and provisioning and serve only to ensure that all females are fertilised. They vary markedly in size and exhibit alternative mating strategies: large males fight to monopolize emergence holes at the nesting areas, seeking to mate with virgin females as they come to the surface; smaller males tend to patrol the forage plants. Competition for females at emergence holes is fierce and a female venturing out may be instantly enveloped in a buzzing, tumbling ball of males. Once mated, though, females cease to attract males and are able to go about their nesting activities undisturbed. When burrowing into the brick-hard clay, females first wet the soil with nectar to soften it, then bite it away with the jaws. The first soil excavated is used to construct a mud turret at the entrance and this serves to prevent soil tipped out from falling back in"
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Author: Terry Houston - June 2011
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https://www.instagram.com/p/CH953qdDr9m/?igshid=1dhrjoezl0ks8

29/11/2020

~ Australian Sacred Ibis ~
(Threskiornis molucca)
The specimens were part of a licence contract cull on the outskirts of removed from a farmers property due to eating to many dung beetles.
They were then donated to the for me to prepare.
These two can be found displayed in hidden amongst
The male Australian White Ibis secures a pairing territory on a branch of a tall tree in order to attract a female. The courtship ceremony involves the male putting on a noisy display, as well as showing aggression towards other males. When a female arrives, the male attracts her by bowing from his branch. He then offers the female a twig, forging a bond when she grasps it and they begin to preen one another. Once the pair bond is cemented, the birds fly off to build a nest at another location.

Although Australian White Ibises are becoming more common in some areas, their abundance is decreasing in their natural range.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CH49U0gDd8a/?igshid=a18wl1pp8x3a

29/11/2020

~ Western Brush-wallaby ~
Macropus irma
Working on this specimen was alittle challenging.
Being frozen for 20 + years and having an old injury, compound fracture on both legs
most of the bone were c r u s h e d!
You can find this specimen on display at the New 🎉🎉🎉
Due to european settlement
the used to be very common throughout .
Early to mid 1900s hunting for their pelts were sought-after, drastically reducing
their numbers.
The main threat today, is habitat destruction, predation by introduced species and being struck by cars.
population is believed to be stable or increasing, as a result of red fox control programs.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CHXyBn2Dv5x/?igshid=eg2h4pk831ye

29/06/2020

Western Long-Necked Turtle
Chelodina colliei,
Female specimen, cause of death MVA🐢🚗
Not super happy with the amount of shrinkage around the skull and leg position, definitely 👏should 👏of👏 paid more👏 attention👏 to👏 that 😭😅😅 .
The long neck turtles become more active around September to January🐢, trying to cross roads near their habitats of permanent and seasonal freshwater bodies including rivers, lakes🗻, farm dams, swamps, and natural and constructed wetlands🏞️⛲. Females tend to leave the water during spring and summer in search of sandy soils in which to lay their eggs.🤩🤩🤩
SICK OR INJURED TURTLES
I've left some handy hints down in the comments 🤗🐢

14/06/2020

Little Red Flying Fox
Pteropus scapulatus
Donated specimen 13/04/1995

Lost in the system and freezer since the mid 90's... Was suggested to dispose of but I was determined to process him.
Fur slip occurred on the stomach the tissue was green!! I found skinning in soak solution help reduce bacteria growth and tissue deterioration.
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14/06/2020

Emu
Dromaius novaehollandiae

The second-largest living bird by height, after its ratite relative, the ostrich.
It is endemic to Australia where it is the largest native bird and the only extant member of the genus Dromaius.
This stillborn cadaver was donated from a local hobby farm here in Perth.

Working on such fresh specimens the skin tends to act like wet tissue paper.
Any strain or pressure you slowly end up tearing or stretching the skin creating more work.
You can find this specimen living their best life on display in the Museum🤩🤩

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Mammal Workshop - Boolabardip Museum Over 4 days: Saturday 17 August | 9.30am - 4.30pm Sunday 18 August | 9.30am - 4.30pm Saturday 24 August | 9.30am - 4.30pm Saturday 25 August | 9.30am - 4.30pm Bookings available in bio, or see website @preservingforthefuture for further details Learn industry techniques in this four-day mammal taxidermy workshop. This workshop is designed to inspire and challenge you as you work with high-quality materials and learn from an expert in the field to gain the skills and knowledge to create your own piece of taxidermy to take home. Under the expert guidance of Teori Shannon, this workshop teaches the process of mammal preservation. Participants learn a variety of museum techniques including skinning, fleshing, preserving & tanning, and mounting a complete specimen, reading reference materials, creating custom forms/armatures by using body binding technique, assembling their specimens and grooming and finishing the pieces in a life like manner. You will also learn advanced techniques such as creating death-masks and moulding & casting head forms in order to make both 3D references and provide an incredibly accurate facial structure. The nature of mammal taxidermy is unique, students will find this course to be sculpting-centered with a large attention to muscle detail. Learning techniques used in museums, and advanced methods for accuracy on specimens. Specimens will include bats and sugar gliders. At the end of the workshop participants will take home a finished specimen. #mammaltaxidermy #taxidermyworkshopaustralia #taxidermy #workshopperth #museumtaxidermy #museumpreparator #magabats #perthwa #taxidermist #boolabardipmuseum #biology #bats #sugarglider #taxidermistaustralia #museumworkshops #preservingforthefuture #workshops2024

Bookings now open for 2024! Get inspired and challenge yourself as you learn the Art & Science of Taxidermy. Participants will Learn industry techniques taking home your final creations. Bird Wing Preservation Date: 30th March | 9:30am - 1:30PM Learn a variety of museum techniques such as viability of specimens, skin preservation, positioning and more. https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/boolabardip/art-and-science-taxidermy-bird-wing-preservation Toad Taxidermy & Reptile Replica Date: 18th-19th May | 9:30am - 4:30pm Create your own taxidermy toad and a life-like reptile replica. https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/boolabardip/art-and-science-taxidermy-toad-taxidermy-reptile-replica Bat Taxidermy Date: 17th-18th & 24th-25th August | 9:30am - 4:30pm This four day workshop will teach you advanced techniques in the unique process of mammal taxidermy. https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/boolabardip/art-and-science-taxidermy-bat Raven Taxidermy Date: 18th-19th-20th October | 9:30am-4:30pm This three day workshop focuses on the process of preserving and mounting a bird. https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/boolabardip/art-and-science-taxidermy-raven-0 Workshops take place @wamuseum - Boolabardip Many thanks to the talented @p_s_cheng for his awesome 📽💚 For any further questions feel free to dm or reach out via the link below: @preserving4thefuture https://www.preservingforthefuture.com.au/ #taxidermy #museumtaxidermy #perth #ethicallysourced #museumtaxidermyworkshops #perthwa #learn #biology #taxidermyworkshopsaustralia #taxidermyworkshopswa #workshopsperth #preservingforthefuture #preparator #museumpreparator #taxidermist #australiantaxidermy #boolabardipmuseum #perthokay #whatsonperth #workshops2024 #museum #artandscienceoftaxidermy

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