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GAMEBIRD TAXIDERMY
with Frank Newmyer

Award-winning taxidermist Frank Newmyer demonstrates taxidermy's most current, most successful methods and techniques with a specially commissioned wood duck. Included are instructions for design, anatomy, making eyelids and creating habitats.

Plastic comb binder, 256 pp, 8-1/2 x 11, 400 photos (All photos B/W)
BP1014 Softbound $29.95

 
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Realfish Paint Schedules
By Ron Reynolds

This spiral-bound manual has full-color paint schedules for 22 species of fresh water fish. Refrence of live fish has been added for each species, including Reynolds' techniques for artificial blanks, perfect for fish carvers.

193 color photos, 88pp, 8 1/2 x 11
T114 Softbound $38.95

 
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TAXIDERMY BEGINNER BOOKLETS

Seven booklets with 29 lessons. The beginner will start with simple projects that progressively become more challenging as step-by-step techniques are mastered. Topics: Introduction to Taxidermy, Skinning & Tanning, Squirrel, Bird, Fish, Deer, Novelty.

238 pp, total, 5-1/2x8-1/2
BP3000 Softbound $25.70

 
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THE BREAKTHROUGH ART OF THE BIG CAT MANUAL

This is the largest and most in-depth Breakthrough taxidermy manual to date! Written and illustrated by John Bellucci, this is an outstanding reference for large mammal restoration. Over 1,600 photos and diagrams, and 75 color photos.

280 pp, 8-1/2x11, plastic comb binder
BP1013 Softbound $29.95

 
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THE BREAKTHROUGH BIRD TAXIDERMY MANUAL

Written by Newmyer, Thompson, Holshouser and Dahmes, this book includes checking in mounts, federal regulations, tools, reference, poses, anatomy, field care, treating the skin, standing and flying mounts, turkeys, creating water scenes and detailed finishing.

156 pp, 8-1/2x11, plastic comb binder
BP1008 Softbound $25.70

 
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THE BREAKTHROUGH BUSINESS MANAGEMENT MANUAL

Elements of success specifically aimed at wildlife artists. Over 100 charts and diagrams explain how to increase your income. Goal setting, profits, insurance, record keeping, controlling inventory, hiring/firing, borrowing money and danger signs.

100 pp, 8-1/2x11, plastic comb binder
BP1020 Softbound $15.40

 
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THE BREAKTHROUGH FISH PAINTING ENCYCLOPEDIA

This manual contains over 64 painting instructions for 58 species of saltwater, warm and cold water fish. Clear and detailed black and white diagrams and improved instructions showing step-by-step applications for airbrush painting. All photos are black and white.

158 pp, 8-1/2x11, plastic comb binder
BP1001 Softbound $25.70

 
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THE BREAKTHROUGH FISH TAXIDERMY MANUAL

Over 700 b/w photos and diagrams of reference, anatomy, tagging, measurements, skinning, scales, sewing, fill methods, half-cast sand method, largemouth and brown trout pedestal mounts, painting, eyes, fins, fiberglass blanks, finishing and habitats, and panels.


BP1006 Softbound $25.70

 
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THE BREAKTHROUGH HABITAT & EXHIBIT MANUAL

Over 600 B/W photos and diagrams are included in this manual for making water, snow, ice, earth, rocks, vegetation and bases. Plants: real and artificial. Methods of preserving, making and using plants in habitats. Base building: several methods of creating the habitat foundation.

156 pp, 8-1/2x11, plastic comb binder
BP1007 Softbound $25.70

 
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THE BREAKTHROUGH MAMMAL TAXIDERMY MANUAL

This manual includes instructions for bases, finishing, alterations, legs, hooves, feet, ears, eyes, tails, skinning, tanning, field care, reference and studio layout. Mounting procedures are included for squirrels, coyotes, bobcats, stone sheep.

160 pp,8-1/2x11, plastic comb binder
BP1009 Softbound $25.70

 
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THE BREAKTHROUGH REPTILE & AMPHIBIAN MANUAL

Top reptile taxidermists share their methods: Larry Blomquist, Bob Elzner, Ben Haden, Joey Holmes, and Ralph Garland. Snake mounting plus tanning and making accessories. Alligators, lizards, turtles, frogs and salamanders. Over 1000 b/w photos & diagrams.

172 pp, 8-1/2x11, plastic comb binder
BP1011 Softbound $25.70

 
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THE BREAKTHROUGH WATERFOWL & BIRD FINISHING MANUAL

Includes 75 paint schedules for feet, legs and bills of all North American waterfowl. Diagrams show areas of color application with the techniques used by top bird specialists. Includes turkeys and upland game birds. All photos are black and white.

192 pp, 8-1/2x11, plastic comb binder
BP1002 Softbound $25.70

 
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THE BREAKTHROUGH WHITETAIL TAXIDERMY MANUAL

Learn the methods of today's top whitetail taxidermists: tanning, open and closed-mouth mounts, ears, earbutts, mouths, noses, eyes, anatomy, sewing, antlers, finishing techniques, crating, pricing, and competitions. Over 500 b/w photos and diagrams.

112 pp, 8-1/2x11, plastic comb binder
BP1005 Softbound $25.70

 
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TOM SEXTON FISH FINISHING SYSTEM

Over 50 color photos show how award-winning taxidermist Tom Sexton paints a largemouth bass with all techniques, procedures and secrets for World-Class finishing. In-depth explanations include reference, color, paints, airbrush equipment and techniques.

116 pp, 8-1/2x11, plastic comb binder
BP1004 Softbound $25.70

 
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WHITETAIL & MULE DEER MANUAL
By Sallie Dahmes

Sallie Dahmes is the only person to win back-to-back Best in World titles with whitetail and mule deer. Everything from skinning to finishing are covered with clear photos and diagrams. There's never been a more detailed account of deer mounting than this manual.

160 pp, 8-1/2x11, plastic comb binder
BP1003 Softbound $25.70

 
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