Browse 14+ equipment for taxidermy professionals.
McKenzie Taxidermy Supply
McKenzie's whitetail deer shoulder mount forms are anatomically detailed urethane foam forms available in a wide range of neck circumferences and head positions. Standard sizes run from 14 to 22 inch neck circumference. Poses include upright, semi-sneak, sneak, and turn positions. Order by neck circumference and nose-to-eye measurement for accurate fit. Typical use: Deer shoulder mount production
McKenzie Taxidermy Supply
The EZ-100 system is a pickle-and-tan combination designed for small shops that prefer to tan hides in-house. The kit includes EZ-100 tanning agent and instructions for processing deer, elk, and similar mammal hides. Produces a soft, pliable hide with good retention characteristics for mounting. Typical use: In-house hide tanning for mammal specimens
WASCO (Wild Animal Supply Company)
WASCO carries one of the largest selections of fish mount forms and reproduction blanks in the industry. Species include largemouth and smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike, muskie, trout, catfish, and saltwater species. Forms are available in both skin-mount and reproduction blanks, in lengths from 8 to 60 inches. Typical use: Fish mount production
Van Dyke's Taxidermists' Supply & Mfg.
Van Dyke's manufactures and distributes glass eyes for a full range of taxidermy species including deer, elk, bear, waterfowl, fish, and predators. Eyes are available in standard and premium grades. Premium eyes feature detailed iris patterns and realistic pupil shapes. Available in bulk packs for common sizes. Typical use: Eye installation in all taxidermy mount types
Pro-1 Inc.
Pro-1 manufactures a full line of taxidermy tanning products including Pro-1 Pickle, Pro-1 Tan, and Pro-1 Oil. The system is used by professional taxidermists and tanneries across the United States. Produces consistent results on deer, elk, bear, and other mammal hides. Typical use: Commercial and shop-scale hide tanning
Epo-Grip
Epo-Grip produces a range of hide pastes and epoxy adhesives specifically formulated for taxidermy use. Products include Epo-Grip Hide Paste for bonding hides to forms, Epo-Grip Clear for detail work, and a two-part epoxy for anchoring eyes and antler bases. Hide paste is water-based and clean up easily during mounting. Typical use: Hide adhesion, eye setting, form repair
Harvest Right
Harvest Right offers freeze-dry units that taxidermists use for birds, small mammals, fish, and reptiles. Freeze-drying preserves specimens without the distortion that can occur in conventional drying. The machine removes moisture through sublimation under vacuum. Units are available in medium and large sizes for taxidermy applications. Typical use: Bird taxidermy, small mammal mounts, fish heads, reptiles
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Rotary tanning drums are used to tumble hides in tanning solution, ensuring even penetration and reducing processing time. Drums for taxidermy shop use typically hold 10 to 30 hides at a time. They are constructed of polyethylene or stainless steel and driven by a variable-speed motor. Typical use: Volume hide tanning in shop or small tannery operations
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Dermestid beetles (Dermestes maculatus) are the preferred tool for producing clean, undamaged skulls for European mounts and osteological preparation. A starter colony of 500 to 2,000 beetles can process a deer skull in three to seven days at 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Colonies are available from specialty suppliers and expand rapidly with consistent feeding. Typical use: European mount skull cleaning, skull preparation
Iwata-Medea
The Iwata HP-CS is a gravity-feed airbrush with a 0.35mm needle that is well-suited to taxidermy detail painting, fish coloring, and nose and eye blending on mammal mounts. It operates at lower air pressure than siphon-feed guns and provides excellent control for fine detail work. Widely used by competitive and professional taxidermists. Typical use: Fish color replication, nose and eye detailing, bird painting
Badger Air-Brush Co.
The Badger 150 is a multi-purpose, dual-action gravity-feed airbrush popular with taxidermists for its reliability and affordability. Available in fine, medium, and heavy heads. The fine head works well for detail painting. The medium head is suitable for base coating and larger surface work. Parts are readily available. Typical use: Fish and bird base coating, detail touch-up on mammal mounts
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A mid-duty electric pressure washer (1600 to 2000 PSI) is useful for removing soft tissue from skulls after boiling or maceration. The pressurized stream removes tissue from cavities and sinus passages more quickly and thoroughly than manual cleaning. A rotating nozzle reduces the risk of bone damage from direct high-pressure impact. Typical use: Skull tissue removal after boiling or maceration
Rinehart
Rinehart produces a range of deer and elk shoulder mount forms with natural muscle and vein detail. Their forms are known for accurate neck and shoulder topology that helps capes fit without excessive adjustment. Available in whitetail, mule deer, and elk sizes in standard and extended neck configurations. Typical use: Deer and elk shoulder mount production
Knoblochs
Krowtann 2000 is a combination pickle-and-tan product that can tan hides with the hair on, making it simpler to use than two-step systems. Popular with small shops and part-time taxidermists. Produces a supple hide suitable for mounting. Mixed with water in a plastic container; the hide soaks for a set period based on thickness. Typical use: In-shop deer, elk, and predator hide tanning