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FALL ISSUE  #155On The Cover: Shep Brown, Kent and Valerie ReedyThis cover displays the art work that captured everyone’...
01/09/2025

FALL ISSUE #155
On The Cover: Shep Brown, Kent and Valerie Reedy
This cover displays the art work that captured everyone’s attention at the 2024 WTC—a true show stopper. This is the first snake to be featured on the cover of Breakthrough. The composition, a rattlesnake and a red-tailed hawk, was produced by 3 past World Champions: Shep Brown; and husband-and-wife team Kent and Val Reedy. This was Kent’s and Val’s second World Title in this division. Shep won a World title in 1997 in Reproductions and Kent Reedy won his first World Title in 1987 with a Richardson’s goose, which went on to win Judges’ Choice Best of Show, the highest award earned at the World Taxidermy Championships®. Kent and Val won their first Best in World Collective Artists in 2013 with their wood duck composition that also graced our cover in Issue 110. Congratulations to all three for producing the top award-winner in this very competitive division. This issue features all 21 entries in the World Collective Artists division.To subscribe or renew, visit www.breakthroughmagazine.com or call us at (985) 345-7266.

FALL ISSUE  #1552024 WTC Collective Artists Division - BEST OF CATEGORY WINNERS2024 World Taxidermy Championships® • Aug...
01/09/2025

FALL ISSUE #155
2024 WTC Collective Artists Division - BEST OF CATEGORY WINNERS
2024 World Taxidermy Championships® • August 6–10 • Coralville, Iowa
$4,000 in Cash Awards, made possible by Matuska Taxidermy Supply Co.
PICTURED ARE:
Best in World Collective Artists $1000.00 Shep Brown/Val Reedy/Kent Reedy–Dixon, IA Rattlesnake, Red-tail Hawk
Best of Category, Collective Artists, Mixed Groups: $500.00 Shep Brown/Val, Reedy/Kent Reedy–Dixon, IA Rattlesnake, Red-tail Hawk
Best of Category, Collective Artists, Fish: Cory Foth/Dave Selenke–Viola, KS Largemouth Bass
Best of Category, Collective Artists, Birds: $500.00 The Breathless Zoo–NL Streaked Spiderhunter
Best of Category, Collective Artists, Gameheads: $500.00 Scott Roscoe, Scott Brassfield–Wentzville, MO (2) Kudus
Best of Category, Collective Artists, Lifesize Mammals: $500.00 Soucy Studios Forest Hart–Troy, MT Black Leopard
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FALL ISSUE  #1552024 WTC Collective Artists Division - ALL ENTRIES2024 World Taxidermy Championships® • August 6–10 • Co...
01/09/2025

FALL ISSUE #155
2024 WTC Collective Artists Division - ALL ENTRIES
2024 World Taxidermy Championships® • August 6–10 • Coralville, Iowa
$4,000 in Cash Awards, made possible by Matuska Taxidermy Supply Co.
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FALL ISSUE  #155Part 3: Quail Reference Study, by Larry BlomquistIn the southwest U.S., Sonoran desert toads mate when t...
01/09/2025

FALL ISSUE #155
Part 3: Quail Reference Study, by Larry Blomquist
In the southwest U.S., Sonoran desert toads mate when the rains start during the monsoon season, typically from late June through September. During the mating season males will inflate their vocal sacs and croak. The croaking helps them claim territory and will attract females. I have wanted to create a competition piece with a reproduction toad doing this type of behavior (croaking) for quite a few years. Through the decades of competing and judging, I have never seen one done this way, so I decided to give it a try.
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FALL ISSUE  #155Recreating a Toad Sac, by Kerby RossIn the southwest U.S., Sonoran desert toads mate when the rains star...
01/09/2025

FALL ISSUE #155
Recreating a Toad Sac, by Kerby Ross
In the southwest U.S., Sonoran desert toads mate when the rains start during the monsoon season, typically from late June through September. During the mating season males will inflate their vocal sacs and croak. The croaking helps them claim territory and will attract females. I have wanted to create a competition piece with a reproduction toad doing this type of behavior (croaking) for quite a few years. Through the decades of competing and judging, I have never seen one done this way, so I decided to give it a try.
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FALL ISSUE  #155Part 2: Sabertooth Salmon… Details, Details, by Bo WessmanThis is the second part of the story of how I ...
01/09/2025

FALL ISSUE #155
Part 2: Sabertooth Salmon… Details, Details, by Bo Wessman
This is the second part of the story of how I made the sabertooth salmon polyurethane foam model. In the first part, body and fins were shaped and put together, and there were some special solutions necessary to adapt the fins for shipping across the Atlantic. In this part, the main focus will be on details – scales, head details, eyes, and on the final touches to the project.
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FALL ISSUE  #155Part 1: The Art of Business in Taxidermy, by Sam Ga***rdTaxidermy usually starts as a hobby when a perso...
01/09/2025

FALL ISSUE #155
Part 1: The Art of Business in Taxidermy, by Sam Ga***rd
Taxidermy usually starts as a hobby when a person is passionate about wildlife, and it can possibly turn into a profitable business. The problem is a sizable number of new artists are just that—artists who have absolutely no business experience or formal business experience. Together let’s dive into the art of running a successful, thriving taxidermy business. OK, so you mounted your first project. You are extremely excited, even though it is probably not all that beautiful of a project, but you are still grinning from ear to ear. If you weren’t totally overwhelmed with the experience, you are “jonesing” to start your next project. Every one of your friends and family are your cheerleaders and are in line for you to do practice projects.
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FALL ISSUE  #155FINAL: Finishing and Painting a Rattlesnake, by Jason KrauseAs I have said in previous articles I enjoy ...
01/09/2025

FALL ISSUE #155
FINAL: Finishing and Painting a Rattlesnake, by Jason Krause
As I have said in previous articles I enjoy all of the phases in mounting snakes, but it’s the final finishing work that brings back the beauty of these reptiles. Back in Part 1 (Breakthrough Issue #150) I covered my process of molding the head of a snake before the skinning process takes place. It consisted mainly of molding the head of a closed-mouth snake I mounted for this article series. I also used a custom-molded open-mouth cast that I made myself using similar materials that I used in Part 1 for the closed-mouth head. An open-mouth cast can be made from a frozen head or a freeze-dried head. A snake head has to be shaped and frozen before it goes into a freeze dryer so that part of setting up the head for freezing is the same. It is much easier to mold a dry freeze-dried head than a frozen head, so that is how I prefer to do it.
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FALL ISSUE  #1552024 WORLD SHOW DATA: All competitors, their entries, and scores (by divisions)Listed are all competitor...
01/09/2025

FALL ISSUE #155
2024 WORLD SHOW DATA: All competitors, their entries, and scores (by divisions)
Listed are all competitors, their entries, and scores from the 2024 World Taxidermy & Fish Carving Championships that was held August 6–10 in Coralville, Iowa.
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FALL ISSUE  #155Small Mammal Photo Reference Study: Weasels, by Larry BlomquistSmall mammals have long been a pleasurabl...
01/09/2025

FALL ISSUE #155
Small Mammal Photo Reference Study: Weasels, by Larry Blomquist
Small mammals have long been a pleasurable specialty for taxidermists to mount. Their popularity has increased year after year in competition taxidermy as noted at the recent 2024 World Taxidermy Championships® with a record number of entries in both the master division and professional division. I will classify small mammals as any mammal less than 25 pounds or smaller. At the WTC we also allow the young of medium mammals 25 pounds or less in the small mammal subcategories where they compete with mammals of a comparable size. In this feature I will focus on weasels where a large one may reach 1 pound but most are 8 –12 ounces.
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01/09/2025

CALENDAR OF TAXIDERMY SHOWS FOR 2025

Jan. 22–25, 2025 Safari Club Int.
The Safari Club International 53rd Annual Hunter’s Convention. Music City Center in Nashville, TN. Visit [email protected]. Call (210) 985-HUNT.

February 6–8, 2025 Florida
Florida Taxidermists Association Annual Convention andd Competition. Best Western Gateway Grand, 4200 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, Fl 32606. Contact Theresa Durham at (386) 546-7353 or [email protected].

February 17–23, 2025 European Championship
The European Taxidermy Championship at the Messezentrum in Salzburg, Austria, in cooperation with RX Austria & Germany and Die Hohe Jagd & Fischerei. Contact Carsten Skakkebaek at +45 40415158 or [email protected].

February 27–March 1, 2025 Georgia
The Georgia Taxidermy Association Annual Convention and Competition. SportsTowne Christ Chapel in Macon Georgia. Contact Christie Yawn, GTA Secretary, at [email protected].

March 6–8, 2025 Virginia
Virginia Taxidermists Association Annual Convention & Competition. Best Western, 109 Appletree Lane in Waynesboro, VA. Contact President Matt Jones at (804) 445-3832 or [email protected].

April 10–12, 2025 Mississippi
Mississippi State Taxidermist Assocaition Convention and Competition. Eagle Ridge Conference Center in Raymond, Mississippi . Contact Dan Beasley at (601) 259-7826.

March 13–17, 2025 Canada
Canadian Taxidermists Association Competition and Convention. Toronto Sportsman’s Show, International Centre, 6900Airport Road, in Mississauga, Ontario L4V 1E8. Contact CTA president Chris Rawn at (705) 719-8732 or email [email protected].

March 13–16, 2025 Illinois
Illinois Taxidermists Association Annual Convention and Competition. Northfield Inn and Suites in Springfield, Illinois. Contact Ryan Patterson at [email protected].

March 13–16, 2025 Western RegionalMontana Taxidermists Association sponsoring the Western Regional Convention and Competition. Billings Hotel and Convention Center in Billings, Montana. Contact Rich White at [email protected].

March 13–16, 2025 South Dakota
South Dakota Taxidermist Association. Ramkota Motel and Events Center in Watertown, SD. Contact Michyl Cahoy (605) 252-0221 or [email protected]. Visit Southdakotataxidermistassociation.com.

March 14–16, 2025 Iowa
Iowa Taxidermy Association Annual Show and Competition. Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel, 1800 50th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266. Contact Tim Schroeder, ITA President, at (515) 231-7185 or [email protected]. Visit www.iowataxidermyassociation.com.

March 20–23, 2025 Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Taxidermists Association State Taxidermy Show. Kovalchick Center in Indiana, PA. Contact Jens Jorgensen at (724) 699-0187 or visit www.pataxidermist.org.

March 19-22, 2025 Utah
Utah Taxidermists Association Annual Convention and Competition. Golden Spike Event Center in Ogden, Utah. Contact Logan Christensen, president, at (801) 388-4359 or [email protected].

March 28–30, 2025 Kansas
The 42nd Annual Kansas Associatipn of Taxidermists Convention and Competition. The Double Tree by Hilton in Wichita KS. Contact Wes Becker at (316) 706-7645 or [email protected]. Visit https://ksassociationtaxidermy.com.

April 3–6, 2025 Minnesota
Minnesota Taxidermy Guild Competition & Convention. Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center in Alexandria Minnesota. Contact Aaron Reiling, MTG President, at (218) 443-1401 or [email protected]. Visit www.mntaxidermyguild.com.

April 3–6, 2025 New York
The United Taxidermists of New York Annual Show and Convention. Holiday Inn in Auburn, New York. Contact Jerry St.Pierre at (607) 761-9709 or [email protected] or visit our website at newyorktaxidermyassociation.com.

April 3–6, 2025 Wisconsin
2025 Wisconsin Taxidermist Association State Championships. Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Green Bay, 2040 Airport Drive, Green Bay, WI, 54313. Contact Olivia Herrick (Membership) at (920) 602-7977 or [email protected].

April 10–13, 2025 Michigan
Michigan Taxidermists Association Annual Convention and Competition. Soaring Eagle Casino in Mt. Pleasant, MI. Contact Marc Skutt at (810) 287-5919 or [email protected].

April 11–13, 2025 Québec
Association Taxidermie Québec Convention and Competition. Hôtel le Dauphin in Drummondville, Québec Canada. Contact Claude Arsenault at (418) 933 8745 or [email protected].

April 24–27, 2025 New Mexico
New Mexico Taxidermy Association State Convention and Competition. Sagebrush Inn and Suites in Taos, NM. Contact: Chris Meadors (president) at (505) 801-7033 or [email protected].

May 1–3, 2025 California
California Wildlife Art & Taxidermy Competition Show will be held at the Shasta District Fair & Event Center, Hwy 273 & Briggs Street, Anderson, CA. Contact C.A.T. President Kevin Tedder at (530) 227-7060.

May 15–18, 2025 Louisiana
Louisiana Taxidermists Association Convention and Competition. Randolf River Center in Alexandria, LA. Contact Mike Brignac at (985) 688-1561 or [email protected].

May 30–June 1, 2025 Indiana
2025 Indiana Taxidermy Championships. Drury Plaza Hotel Indianapolis Carmel, 9625 North Meridian Street in Indianapolis, IN 46290. Contact Aaron Miller AIT President at [email protected] or (260)215-3542.

May 30–June 1, 2025 New England
The New England Regional Convention and Competition. Hosted by the New England Association of Taxidermists (NEAT) at the Double Tree Hotel by Hilton, in Windsor Locks, CT. For more information contact Wayne Rodd at (413) 562-1993 or cell (413) 896-4661.

June 5–7, 2025 Idaho
Idaho Taxidermy Association Convention and Competition. Eastern Idaho Fairgrounds in Blackfoot, ID. Contact Steve Eccard at [email protected].

June 5–7, 2025 Oklahoma
Oklahoma Taxidermy Convention and Competition. Reed Center in Moore, OK. Contact Travis Bullen at (580) 747-0096 or [email protected].

June 12–15, 2025 West Virginia
West Virginia Taxidermy Association Convention and Competition Mountain State Championship. Days Inn Conference Center in Flatwoods, WV. (WV president is David Secrist.) Contact Jeremy Simon (304) 591-5024 or [email protected].

June 19–22, 2025 Alabama
Alabama Taxidermists Association Convention & Competition. Lake Guntersville State Park, 1155 Lodge Dr. in Guntersville, Alabama. Contact President Josh Stone at (205) 533-0414. Also contact Secretary Tonya O’Tinger at (217) 440-6294 or [email protected]. Visit www.alabamataxidermyassociation.com.

June 25–29, 2025 Texas
Texas Taxidermists Association Annual Convention and Competition. Killeen Civic Center in Killeen, TX. Contact Keeley Busbee-Smith at (830) 377-1359 or [email protected]. Visit www.texastaxidermyassociationinc.com.

June 26–28, 2025 South Carolina
South Carolina Association of Taxidermists Annual Convention and Competition. Embassy Suites in North Charleston, SC. Contact Hunter Evans at (843) 372-2994 or [email protected].

July 11–13, 2025 Arkansas
Arkansas Taxidermists Association Annual Convention. Holiday Inn Conference Center-Airport, 3201 Bankhead Drive in Little Rock, Arkansas. Contact President Sean Henderson at (591) 605-4187 or [email protected].

July 31–August 2, 2025 North Carolina
NC Taxidermists Association Convention. Greensboro-High Point Marriott Airport, 1 Marriott Drive, Greensboro, NC 27409. Contact Ryan Garrison at (910) 723-9029 or [email protected]. Visit http://www.nctaxidermist.org.

August 14–16, 2025 NTA
National Taxidermists Association 54th Convention and Competition. Embassy Suites in East Peoria, Illinois. Call Garvice Thomas, President, at (706) 499-7245.

Calendar of Events is furnished at no charge as a service for our subscribers. Before making plans to attend any of these conventions, you should check with the contact person for any changes. Almost every state has an annual taxidermy competition, and the dates for some have not yet been finalized. Send us the following information as soon as the dates and location are approved—a year ahead is not too early. Attendees and supply companies need time to plan to attend. To have an event listed in this calendar, please email (not all caps, please) us your information:
• Dates and year
• Official name of event
• Facility where event takes place
• City and state
• Contact person’s name, telephone number, and email address.
• Event’s website
Send information to [email protected].

Breakthrough Award: To receive the Breakthrough Award plaque (and gift certificate) to present at your event, you must email the name, shipping address, and phone of the person responsible to getting it to the show. We also must have the date and city/state where the plaque will be presented.
Send your request to [email protected].

SUMMER ISSUE  #154This issue’s cover features a mother mountain lion with her two kittens. This was a work of taxidermy ...
10/29/2024

SUMMER ISSUE #154
This issue’s cover features a mother mountain lion with her two kittens. This was a work of taxidermy that captured a true composition of nature with the highest degree of artistry and craftsmanship. The taxidermist who created this piece of taxidermy art was Ashley Barrett of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. This entry at the 2024 World Taxidermy Championships® won two Best in World titles for Ashley: Medium/Small Mammal (top kitten) and Best in World Large Mammals (mother mountain lion). It also went on to capture Competitors’ Choice Best of Show and the Simon Blackshaw Award for Judges’ Choice Best of Show. This is the second WTC Best of Show award earned by Ashley Barrett, the first competitor to do so in the show’s 41-year history. See the story of the 2024 Wold Shows in this issue.
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SUMMER ISSUE  #154The 2024 World Taxidermy & Fish Carving Championships® Best in World Winners1. Best in World Medium/Sm...
10/29/2024

SUMMER ISSUE #154
The 2024 World Taxidermy & Fish Carving Championships® Best in World Winners
1. Best in World Medium/Small Mammals
Best in World, Medium-Small Mammal Ashley Barrett–Chambersburg, PA Mt. Lion bottom
Second in World, Medium-Small Mammal Benjamin Fahnholz–Salmon, ID Cross Fox
Third in World, Medium-Small Mammal Lance Van Dusen–Lawson, MO Javelina hog

2. Best in World Large Mammals
Best in World, Large Mammal Ashley Barrett–Chambersburg, PA Mountain Lion
Second in World, Large Mammal Kevin Neidigh–Troy, MT Cougar
Third in World, Large Mammal Brandon Fahnholz–Salmon, ID Bighorn Sheep

3. Best in World Whitetail Deer
Best in World, Whitetail Deer Jena Everage–Versailles, IN Whitetail Deer
Second in World, Whitetail Deer Justin Bach–Florence, SD Whitetail Deer
Third in World, Whitetail Deer Blake Reiminger–Cape Girardeau, MO Whitetail Deer

4. Best in World Medium/Small Gameheads
Best in World, Med-Small Gamehead Rodney Schreurs–Cedar Grove, WI Opossum
Second in World, Med-Small Gamehead Ashley Eve–Blanchard, OK Bobcat
Third in World, Med-Small Gamehead Mark Hernandez–Sabinal, TX Bobcat

5. Best in World Large Non-Antlered/Horned Gameheads
Best in World, Large Non-A/H Gamehead Kelly Agren–Ga***rd, MI Am. Quarter Horse

6. Best in World Large Antlered/Horned Gameheads
Best in World, Large A/H Gamehead Brian Olson–Platteville, WI Mule Deer

7. Best in World Game Birds
Best in World, Game Bird Jan Fredriksson–Byurholm, SWE Wood Pigeon
Second in World, Game Bird Christel Van Ommen-Verdaasdonk–NL Red and White Crake

8. Best in World Non-Game Birds
Best in World, Non-Game Bird Patrick Rummans–Madras, OR Blue/Gold Macaw
Second in World, Non-Game Bird Christel Van Ommen-Verdaasdonk–NL Blue-Gray Tanager
Third in World, Non-Game Bird Hannah Stolz–Kewaskum, WI Blue-Crowned Hanging Parrot

9. Best in World Turkeys
Best in World, Turkey Blake Reiminger–Cape Girardeau, MO Eastern Turkey (Top)
Second in World, Turkey Michael Mizelle–Leesburg, GA Eastern Turkey
Third in World, Turkey Seth French–Ochlocknee, GA Merriam’s Turkey

10. Best in World Waterfowl
Best in World, Waterfowl Jordan Hackl–Warrensburg, IL Blue-winged Teal
Second in World, Waterfowl Mike Nakielski–Iron Ridge, WI Wood Duck
Third in World, Waterfowl Kyle Landry–Larose, LA Mallard

11. Best in World Warmwater Fish (skin mounts)
Best in World, WW Fish Skin Mount Casey Watterson–Mount Gilead, OH Walleye

12. Best in World Coldwater Fish (skin mounts)
Best in World, Coldwater Fish Skin Mount Richard White–Billings, MT Fine-spotted Cutthroat

13. Largemouth Bass (skin mounts) no winners

14. Best in World Reptiles, Amphibians, Other (skin mounts)
Best in World, Reptile/Amphib/Crustacean Timothy Daigle–Schriever,LA Atlantic Lobster
Best in World, Reptile/Amphib/Other Skin Mount Royce Dake–Ulm, MT Prairie Rattlesnake
Second in World, Reptile/Amphib/Other Skin Mount Chip Wendt–New London, OH Snapping Turtle
Third in World, Reptile/Amphib/Other Skin Mount Willem van Ommen-Verdaasdonk Painted Agama

15. Reproduction Fish no winners

16. Reproduction Reptiles, Amphibians, Other
Best in World Olivia Miseroy–Littlerock, CA Mojave Sidewinder & Banded Gecko
Second in World Camron Ream–Julian, PA Alligator
Third in World Carolin Brak-Dolny–Frankford, ON American Toad

17. Best in World Re-Creations
Best in World, Re-Creation Carolin Brak-Dolny–Frankford, ON Aye Aye
Second in World, Re-Creation Josh Guge–Sleepy Hollow, IL Bobolink
Third in World, Re-Creation Hannah Stolz–Kewaskum, WI Bald Eagle

18. Best in World Mixed Groups
Best in World, Mixed Group Carolin Brak-Dolny–Frankford, ON Coyote Pup and Green Frog

19. Best in World Habitat
Best in World Habitat $500.00 Katherine Nee–Mansfield, CT Venezuelan Troupial
Second in World Habitat $300.00 Kurt Ainsworth–Independence, KY Pine Marten
Third in World Habitat $200.00 Jeff Crawford–St. Marys, PA Turkeys

20. Best in World Collective Artists $1000.00 from Matuska Taxidermy Supply
Shep Brown/Val Reedy/Kent Reedy–Dixon, IA 129 Rattlesnake, Red-tail Hawk

21. Best in World Live Sculpture: $1500.00 from Ohio Taxidermy Supply
Best in World Live Sculpture Dave Pearson–Savannah, MO Red Fox
Second in World Lve Sculpture Jim Beenken–Eagle River, WI Bobcat
Third in World Live Sculpture John Sanzo–Tweed, Canada Wolverine
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SUMMER ISSUE  #154The 2024 World Taxidermy & Fish Carving Championships® Major Award WinnersThe Biggest and Best in Its ...
10/29/2024

SUMMER ISSUE #154
The 2024 World Taxidermy & Fish Carving Championships® Major Award Winners
The Biggest and Best in Its 41-Year History
by World Show Chairman Larry Blomquist
There are literally hundreds of memories from our 2024 World Show which make it extremely difficult to start this review. Friends and colleagues from all over the USA and world were there, and it was great to see each of them. We meet so many new friends that we have communicated with, but never the opportunity to meet in person. It will forever be Kathy’s and my most memorable show. Not only because of this camaraderie or the fact it will be the last show that we produce, but also because it was the best and biggest show in so many ways, and that is saying a lot because there have been a lot of great ones. This show broke all of our previous shows records. This show had 709 entries (the most ever) and they were sensational! We had the largest attendance with 1,816 registrations, 790 attending the Friday night awards presentation, and over 1,600 room-nights filled at our host hotel, the Hyatt Regency Coralville, and three adjacent hotels. As we had hoped and expected, the Hyatt Regency and Conference Center exceeded our expectations and the same can be said for the adjacent hotels and business community. Throughout the show, we were constantly told, “We love this facility, the hotel, and the area!”
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SUMMER ISSUE  #154Sticks & Stones Part 2: Seedy Things, by Kurt AinsworthLast issue I took you through one of my process...
10/29/2024

SUMMER ISSUE #154
Sticks & Stones Part 2: Seedy Things, by Kurt Ainsworth
Last issue I took you through one of my processes for making a rock and dirt base for many types of taxidermy projects. This issue I will use that base to create a lifelike taxidermy display. This part of the project often hinges on the details that surround the subject; incorporating artificial grass and lichens can elevate your work to a new level of realism. These elements not only provide a natural backdrop but also enhance the overall aesthetic, making the mounted specimen look more at home in its environment. In this article, we’ll explore the techniques and materials needed to craft convincing artificial grass and lichens, offering step-by-step guidance to help you create a stunning foundation for your taxidermy projects. Whether you are a seasoned taxidermist or just a hobbyist, these tips will help you add that perfect touch of nature to your displays.
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SUMMER ISSUE  #154Making the Sabertooth SalmonPart 1: The Rough PartBy World Champion Bo Wessman In 2023 and the beginni...
10/29/2024

SUMMER ISSUE #154
Making the Sabertooth Salmon
Part 1: The Rough Part
By World Champion Bo Wessman
In 2023 and the beginning of 2024, I worked on a model of a unique prehistoric fish, a sabertooth salmon! One thing led to another, and the fish finally ended up at the 2024 World Show in Coralville, Iowa. From there, it’s now going on to the World Museum of Natural History at LaSierra University, Riverside, California USA. This article is the story of how I made the model. I have some applications and techniques for making polyurethane foam fish models that I have not seen anywhere else, and I hope that the description of how I do will be to the benefit of someone. But first, I want to tell a fascinating and rather amusing story of a big misunderstanding.
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