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Twisted Hollow Taxidermy Custom Taxidermy & Oddities. Collection Curator. We welcome all animals, with proper documentation.

Twisted Hollow is a family run business, specializing in all things taxidermy, be it your trophy from a hunt, memorializing a lost furry friend, odd decor, and things of that nature. All mounts will be treated with care, to ensure your piece is something you will be proud to display for years to come. We also specialize in mount restoration, for those mounts that are either not what you expected,

or have seen better days, we can make them beautiful again. We generally accept all custom orders, with a minimum deposit of 50%. We have several catalogs where you can choose the positioning of your mount. We're very reasonable with our prices, and will try to work with you and your budget. We sell grade a preserved and cleaned skulls from a variety of animals, all of which are available for purchase at any time. We give new life to all animals we work with, so that they can be appreciated by all who sees them.

27/04/2023

Attention customers, followers, and friends:

Those of you who follow my personal page are likely aware of the things I have been dealing with over the course of the last year. And more recently the past few months.

We did a complete shop renovation, I was getting back to work after an unanticipated hiatus. Things were coming back together and I was finally back in the shop. A few weeks ago, I had a driver run this truck through my house-rendering it unlivable. My shop consumes the attached 2 car garage, a spare bedroom, and about 1200sqft of outdoor storage. Due to the circumstances, I have had to move to a new house, and am having to take an additional hiatus from working as I don’t have a workable environment at my new house. With that being said, a new location is in the works and I will need some grace as I move the shop, and get back into the swing of things….again.

I understand my personal life may seem like a series of unfortunate events-trust me. I want to first and foremost apologize for the inconvenience and frustrations caused by extended delays in turn around time & response time.

I have worked tirelessly for a decade trying to make my dreams of this career a reality, hitting every bump in the road along the way.

With all of the hiccups I’ve faced, and all of the negative feedback and accusations towards me have made it difficult to see the bright side, much less a good reason to keep going.

Fortunately for y’all, I have too much pride to quit.

I took on the animals I did with every intention of completing a beautiful piece and contribution to the preservation of natural history.
I still intend to do so.

That being said, those of you with a piece in my shop should be expecting to hear from me in the next few weeks.

I know there are a lot of you who have been nothing by patient with me, I can’t express how grateful I am for you and your understanding.

Most days it’s just me, and with that if something affects me, it’s likely to affect my business. I hate that, but it is what it is.

While I am in limbo between shop spaces, I will be sending all skins to the tannery, where the expected turn around is a minimum of 3 months.

In those 3 months I will be moving the shop, ordering supplies, and knocking out anything I can in the meantime.

As stated in a previous post, if you do not want to wait for me to complete your animal, you are welcome to reach out to me to schedule a time for pick up. There will be no refunds offered for any reason, but a credit will be applied to your account with us if you decide to bring it back, or bring something else once the log and load has lessened.
If you’re willing to wait, I promise I will make it worth it.

I understand this is all very frustrating, and some of you have been waiting a very long time and for that I am sincerely sorry. I can’t think of anything I want more than to be back to where I was, and not be disappointing the people who have trusted me and my work.

I will do what I can to be as transparent as possible through this, I just ask that any and all negative comments be kept to yourselves as they won’t be tolerated.

If you have reached out recently and did not get a response, please reach out again and or send an email.
I will be back in touch with you when I am able.

Please understand that with everything I’ve lost in the last year, I have alot to rebuild. I have several fires I need to put out that were self inflicted by my mental health and avoidance response.

I want so badly to make things right, and be back on top at Twisted Hollow, I’ll do whatever it takes to make things right.

Any questions or concerns can be directed to me personally via email, or messenger.

Any person who blasts me or Twisted Hollow will have their contract terminated immediately, and will be asked to pick up their piece “as-is”
Which means you will be picking up something incomplete, and will have to take it to another taxidermist, explain that you’re bringing it due to your impatience, and have to pay another deposit with them.
I am done dealing with the hate speeches and drama regarding pieces in my shop.

I’m not a monster, just a one woman business trying to climb out of the pits I’ve fallen into.

I don’t want sympathy, I don’t want anyone upset. I just want to be able to work, honor my word, and feed my passion. Don’t make it harder for me to do that for you, for us.

Thank you for your continued following,
I look foward to the comeback that’s on the horizon.

Stay with me, I’m almost there.

-B. Bones

About to start busting them out!
01/03/2023

About to start busting them out!

*SHOP UPDATE*It’s been a few months since I have updated you guys on the progress of the shop here. Summer 21’ I moved m...
18/01/2023

*SHOP UPDATE*
It’s been a few months since I have updated you guys on the progress of the shop here. Summer 21’ I moved my shop to my home base. As most of you know, I started career out of my kitchen, then to a two car garage I converted into my studio. From there I closed for a year and a half before I reopened at my shop in Burleson on a friend’s property. I was there for about two years before I had a place I could call my own. My shop was hardly functional once I moved, as I considerably downsized-but I made it work. Fast forward to January 2022, I moved to California for two months to be with my mother who succumb to her illnesses. While my shop stood at at stand still, I had a huge weight of guilt about my work. As a one person shop, my absence put me VERY behind, and invited a lot of negative feedback. Following my return from California and settling my mother’s affairs, I feel into a dissociative depression for MONTHS. My shop became a storage for my mother’s belongings-and I just straight up couldn’t work in that environment. It’s been a long process to go through these things as well as try to maintain a good mental state for the sake of my son & the ones I love. I’d like to thank those of you who have read this far, and have remained patient, supportive, & understanding. I have been met with a lot of backlash regarding my turn around times, and I can assure you that I would LOVE to get you your animal back & have you proud to have the animal you’ve been envisioning. I’m working daily to get back to my roots, and that starts with a workable environment. I’m well on my way to it after nearly 18 months of being here.

For those of you have been reaching out to me via messenger, text, or call - Please remain patient with me as I am literally going through EVERYTHING in my shop.
This includes checking logs, sorting the contents of 10 deep freezers, two sheds & about 1000sqft of work space. I have hundreds of tools & materials that need to be arranged in a way that I can work efficiently & effectively teach my apprentice.

If you reach out, I will get back to you. I am getting there.

As a reminder, my studio is by appointment ONLY.
-B.Bones

Hey y’all, please take a moment to read. I know it’s been awhile since I’ve posted regularly, I wanted to apologize and ...
02/08/2022

Hey y’all, please take a moment to read.

I know it’s been awhile since I’ve posted regularly, I wanted to apologize and give a bit of an update for those who haven't seen prior post, or are just curious in general.

For starters, I want to apologize for not being the easiest to get ahold of the last few months. I understand that's frustrating. Please understand my shop phone is going off almost constantly between calls and notifications.

I apologize if you have been trying to reach the shop regarding your order, or getting intouch in general. I’m not "ignoring"you, and you don’t need to worry if you’ll ever get your animal back.

Last year through the beginning months of this one had the shop closed on and off due to moving, personal medical issues, & traveling for unforeseen, unfortunate family matters that ultimately ended in the loss of my mother.

I'll tell you now, I couldn't have anticipated that, nor the immesurable weight of that greif-nor it's effects on me and basic functionings of....well life.

This year has been one thing after another for a lot of us, and we’re all taking a hit one way or another.

I get it, "nobody cares, work harder."

I do my best not to let things keep us down by doing what I can to make those of you who have trusted me with your mounts happy.

Right now it’s a combination of a lot of different variables that are not only slowing me down, the whole industry is behind. Taxidermist are facing new challenges due to supply shortages, unreal waiting times for materials and shipping, as well as inflation all around, and let's not forget the occasional unruly & unreasonable client.

Our supply companies continue to increase their cost while cutting corners—which isn’t good for anyone. This is something we are all dealing with, as well as catching up on back logged animals due to these delays and things just generally “taking longer”.

I'm sure you see things posted in the meantime, but I have a ton of things I've been making during these delays, while I ease myself back into my creative normalcy.

I refuse to compromise on quality in order to expedite any animal, for any reason.
You pay too much for me to not use quality materials, and take my time giving life back to your animal. I can’t just slap the skin on and send it home. I am having to make supply adjustments as well as adjustments to the companies used for outsourcing to ensure the quality expected and deserved.

If this is an issue for you, you are welcome to schedule a time to pick up your animal to either hold on to, or take somewhere else.

That doesn't mean blow up my phone, pages, or show up unannounced. It won't be tolerated.

Existing deposits on work won’t be refunded in any event as stated in our original agreement.

For those of you who have been extremely patient-any deposits will remain credited to your account with us if you choose to pick up your order prior to completion, for up to 2 years.

I promise I want you to have your animal just as badly as you want them in your home.

It makes me happy to know I did my job, kept my word, and preserved not only a memory but a part of history.

I care alot about the work I do, and the memories of the animal(s) I’m preserving.

I am working on it, and I promise it’s not easy to be vulnerable and admit I’ve been overwhelmed.

With that being said,
I will no longer be responding to, nor entertaining any threats, drama, name calling, or harassment of ANY KIND over any animal in my shop. It won’t be tolerated, and you will be asked to pick up your animal “AS-IS”.

Completion dates are not guaranteed unless otherwise specified on your order.
Estimated turn around times are just that-estimated.
( You can check your copy of our contact for more information)

No one could have anticipated the things that have caused my absence, nor any of the unforeseen circumstances mentioned above.

Contracts are in place for a reason. At drop off you are instructed to read, sign, initial, and date the paperwork provided when bringing in your animal. It’s your responsibility to do so, as it’s mine to make sure your items are tagged and properly labeled to match that paperwork. Not to mention that you leave with my card, and a copy of our work order agreement(contract).

As for contacting me about your animal,
Please be patient with me.

If you can’t get in touch with the shop through this page’s messenger, or the shop number and need to reach me, please email me.

Please be patient as I go through my log and contact each of you regarding the delay in our originally anticipated completion time.

Moving forward; only a limited amount of animals will be taken in.
Oddities and commissions will be accepted. Return clients on a first come first serve, waiting list basis.

Any items posted "Available" are available for purchase as posted/priced.

I’m always thankful for the patience and understanding as I have navigated throughout the ups and downs of being human while trying to run a successful taxidermy and oddities company. It’s been my livihood, pain, pride & pleasure the last 8 years.

Sincerely,
B.Bones - Owner.
Twisted Hollow Taxidermy

Hope y'all are ready to start seeing more post about the shop, progress, and mounts! Been hard at work getting organized...
02/08/2022

Hope y'all are ready to start seeing more post about the shop, progress, and mounts! Been hard at work getting organized after a bit of a hiatus. Y'all's patience with me means more than you know. I promise it will worth the wait, and you won't be disappointed in your custom piece.

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Custom commissioned piece for @kat_soto_pmu at Sparrows Tattoo Company #taxidermist #blackbuck #taxidermy #europeanmount #woodworking #twistedhollowtaxidermy #dfw

Laced up. #trophyhunter #taxidermist #whitetail #buckfever #texas #texastaxidermy #rackcity

Happy rifle season, yall! #trophyhunter #taxidermist #hunting

Sent this #grayfox home this evening. Pictures to follow, and sorry for the cut off quality, I was only able to get a snapchat story of this guy before the owner's were picking it up #texaspredatorhunting #predator #taxidermy #taxidermist #support #dfw #texas #localtaxidermist #trophyhunter #oddities #twistedhollowtaxidermy

We're very serious about the post we made about donating to the Texas disaster relief efforts. We now have 4 donation sites set up at small local businesses welcoming all donations from the list provided on our page. In the video you will see the donations personally made today with commission off mounts that have come in recently, and donations that have been made by customers of one of our friends shops. You will also see the donations locations, here at twisted hollow taxidermy, Bow Wow Billie's, Sparrows Tattoo Company, and Napoli Italian Restaurant. So far most donations have primarily made at Bilies who we teamed up with today to bring on as much as we can together as small business owners. We encourage you to please donate items at any of our locations, as some have not seen a single donation. This post is not for "brownie points", but to show that we are doing all that we can do help those that were affected. We are trying to make things easier on those of you who want to donate but can't drive to Dallas or the affected areas to do so as well. If you have any questions regarding your donations and where they will be going, feel free to call me, or Billie (owner of bow wow billies) Thank you.

Found this in my front yard. #velvetant

Getting this big kitty done today! This was the 5th place largest bobcat at the Texas predator hunt this year. He's a beast. #payereyes #bobcat #bigcat #texaspredatorhunting #predator #taxidermy #taxidermist #support #dfw #texas #localtaxidermist #trophyhunter #oddities #twistedhollowtaxidermy

Dry time. All that's left is paint and detail. 5th place winner weighing in at 31lbs in the San Angelo big cat predator competition back at the end of March. I did everything on this cat start to finish, from skinning, tanning, altering, ect. #onestopshop #bobcat #bigcat #texaspredatorhunting #predator #taxidermy #taxidermist #support #dfw #texas #localtaxidermist #trophyhunter #oddities #twistedhollowtaxidermy

A little video of some finish work on a #whitetail #deer #skull. Ta da! #taxidermy #taxidermist #supportsmallbusiness #localtaxidermist #dfw #texas #buckfever #texastrophyhunters

Back at it. Today will be full of smelly chemicals, cooking heads, preserving organs and drying feet and tails. #taxidermy #skulls #dfw #texas #smallbussinessowner #taxidermist #twistedhollowtaxidermy #oddities #curiosity

After every mount, this is typically the mess that's left. This mess is particularly worse, because I had to shave an additional 3 inches around the neck of the already smallest sika form offered. Yay. #taxidermy #twistedhollowtaxidermy #taxidermist #taxidermistproblems #somuchmess #sika #customized #baby #skulls #dfw #texas #localtaxidermist #supportsmallbusiness

WARNING- GRAPHIC CONTENT. 1 of 5 babies the mama grey gox from earlier was carrying. Sad to see babies not make it, but it was an experience none the least. #fetal #fetaldevelopment #taxidermist #twistedhollowtaxidermy #texaspredatorhunting #trapping #taxidermy #oddities #nature #science

Another one headed to the wall to dry. #taxidermist #twistedhollowtaxidermy #bobcat #localtaxidermist #dfw #predator #predatorhunting #alwaysinseason

Incase you're wondering why I've been slacking on posting stuff... I've convinced myself that I need to finish all of these like..yesterday and have been going in circles trying to do them all at once. But! Now that I've got everything in order to be mounted, I promise I'll try to post progress, and completed mounts as I do them. It may not seem like alot, but when you're doing everything yourself by yourself, with both your arm/hands injured on either side, it's alot. I got this though! Thanks for the patience and kind words! Keep up with me this weekend, I'm not doing anything but mounting animals, since all the prep work for them is done...for the most part. #thestruggle #taxidermist #taxidermy #twistedhollowtaxidermy #imtired #workflow #forms #mounting #hunt #vultureculture #oddities #obscure #handcrafted #onestopshop #smallbussinessowner #supportsmallbusiness #hunting #tattooedtaxidermist #localtaxidermist #skulls #dfw #texas

Work work work work.

These are the items that will be acutioned off tonight starting at 8pm central time, LIVE ON FACEBOOK. FACEBOOK.COM/BLEEBONES . The prices listed on each item are the opening bid amounts, the times marked with a reserve have an opening bid close the the reserve amount. If you plan on bidding, please be aware that you need to ve actively bidding, be prepared to submit payment via PayPal once you've won the item. Shipping is not included in the bid amount, and is calculated at time of purchase. Every item has a buy it now price, if you want that price, you must bid, and be prepared to purchase. All items are marked way under retail value. #taxidermy #oddities #hunting #skulls #skull #science #nature #vultureculture #teef #bonecollector #bobcat #bigcats #sale #hugesale #auction #huntingtexas #gamehunter #rack #nicerack #bigbuck #skullcollector

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