Tips for Buying a Deer Taxidermy Kit

Deer are amongst the larger animals to taxidermy.  There are supplies that make this task easier, but there is no replacement for practice and determination.  Using the right tools, materials, and learning the proper techniques go a long way towards creating your own taxidermy deer.  Mount the deer when you are done to display your prized hunt.

Tools of the Trade

Select the right tools for the job in order to make your taxidermy come to life.  There are specialized knives, scalpels, scissors and shears, fleshing tools, form prep tools, painting tools, measuring tools, mounting stands and cradles.  Multi-purpose tools, such as a Dremel, aid in the construction and deconstruction of deer parts, such as the eyes, which do not hold up under taxidermy.  Blowers and dryers help in the drying process.  The chemicals need to dry evenly to ensure that there is no discoloration or matting of the fur.

Necessary Supplies

Purchase supplies that make your taxidermy deer look as realistic as possible.  Choose from ear liners, jaw sets and tongues, chemicals, mounting supplies, finishing chemical supplies, protection and safety equipment, paper and chipboard equipment, and tanning supplies for the fur and hide. 

Mounts

Choose a mount for your prized taxidermy deer.  This is as easy as selecting the type of mount that most closely matches the size of the deer head and bust.  The simplest mounts are made of metal, vinyl, or the most common wood. A more decorative mount has the added visual appeal of extra items such as tree bark or a plaque outlining the date when the deer was hunted, and name of the hunter.