Taxidermy is a fascinating blend of old-school techniques and modern preservation methods. While the craft has been around ...

trees out of artificial materials. If you see a life-size taxidermy base, it’s not going to look good if it’s just standing on wood. We did a lot of what we call habitat work in the industry ...

For Hein, taxidermy has been a career-long labour of love ... After washing the skin, taxidermists create a model body, using a combination of wire and solid materials. The skin is then repositioned ...