RABBIT TAXIDERMY - "Supplies I Use"

In my Video Series, RABBIT TAXIDERMY, I use the Following Supplies and Tools:

This Bird's Beak Knife is what I use in Skinning with most of my Animals. It's a Very Useful and Handy Knife. It is SCARY SHARP. I would NOT Recommend this Knife for Younger People.
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This is a Good Set for the money. I Primarily Used the X-Acto No. #2 Scalpel.
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Reference Photos are very Helpful to get Realistic Details Correct. Through the Years, I have Accumulated Pages of Color Photos from Various Hunting and Fishing Magazines. I Recommend you do the Same. There are, However, Great Reference Books Available.

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Shears which I use and Recommend:

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I always keep my Knives Sharp. These are a Couple I use and like.

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Calipers to use for Necessary Measurements

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The Size of the Foam Block Depends Upon the Size of the Rabbit. I get Sheets of Polystyrene Insulation Foam Sheets, Stack and Glue Them to the Size of the Rabbit Form I Want. There is a Great Deal of Satisfaction in Making your own Forms.

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For Shaving and Shaping Your Form

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Here's a Variety of Keyhole Saws from Which to Choose.


For the Finer, more Precise Shaping of the Form.

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Used in This Video for Shaping the Foam. I use this Brush for Many Purposes in the Shop too.
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You'll Need a Good Glue, like Super Glue, Loctite, and/or Hot Glue Gun.

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I Would Recommend for Beginners to use Regular Potter's Clay. It's more Forgiving. If you have Hobby Stores close, check them out.

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Dry Preservative I always use and Recommend for Rabbits

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I always use and Recommend Dawn Concentrated, Original, Dish Soap for Cleaning and Degreasing Hides. It really is Superior at Cutting Grease and Fat.

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Good, Reasonable Wire Cutters I use in this Video.
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When Purchasing Wire for Mounting, Remember the Larger the Animal, the Bigger Gauge Wire you need. For Rabbits, I'd Recommend a 14 or 16 Gauge Wire.

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Straight Pins for Lighter Uses and Heavier T-Pins where more Strength is Needed.

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For Habitat and Multiple uses around the Shop

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Paint I use for the Finishing Touches
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I use Caulk for a Variety of Situations. You can use  Caulk or Adhesives for a Variety of Applications in Taxidermy.

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If you Inject Preservative:
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I use a Variety of Sizes of "Artist" Paint Brushes. You'll use these Brushes with Different Tips. This is a Good Set for the Money.
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For an Outdoor-Looking, Realistic, Habitat Base. Add a Log, Branches, Twigs, etc., also.
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To Gently Rehydrate the Hide. You'll use these Bottles Frequently in your Shop.