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OK!
Some of you asked for it, and now you are getting it!

Here's Phase 1 of the Taxidermy Wolf Tutorial.
There will be more phases to come (like 5... I think)
But here's the beginning!
.

1.) Find a form you like. As you can see, there are two I personally liked wor a wolf in the rugshell department. One with a longer slender nose, and one that was broader.

2.) Test Fit the Skin over the form by wetting the skin, therefore being able to stretch it. Make sure the eyes meet up with the sockets, nose moulds over the front and both sides of the jaw meet the edges.

2.5) While you work on the form, bag the skin and put it in the refridgerator so it doesn't mold or go bad.

3.) If you are making this into a wearable costume, cut the back panel of the rugshell off. That's a non-anatomical piece only for if the skin is to be rugged.

4.) Next, begin rounding the back.

5.) You are looking for a nice curve to the back of the head so the skin drapes down your back without having a severe edge of a drop off.

6.) Cut out the rugshell's backboard.

7.) Start hollowing out the foam by chipping it out with random tools you have around (a metal spoon will work for this). You want to shape it to the contours of your head. Note: This particular costume wolf will be for sitting atop your head like a hat or helmet. You will NOT see through it's eyes. (That'll ruin the taxidermy part of the realism in the face)

8.) Scuff up the outside shell of the form. This allows for optimum adhesion of the air-dry clay that is to be used.

THIS ENDS PHASE 1 OF THE TUTORIAL.
Stay tuned for PHASE 2!

Disclaimer: I did not hunt this wolf. It came to me already tanned from a fellow taxidermist (who didn't hunt it either). I bought it from him and am building this costume/rug for a friend of mine. This wolf came from Canada (NOT Alaska) and was imported with all Federally Legal paperwork!
Therefore the skin was not from a poached animal. All of my skins are legally obtained from taxidermy facilities or licensed hunters I speak with personally.
SO DON'T LEAVE MEAN COMMENTS!

For God's Sake! Only STUPID people leave comments on things they Hate!

For all you who love learning the art of taxidermy...
ENJOY!

Edit: Just loaded a slightly crisper file. DA still kinda fuzzed it.

Description
OK!
Some of you asked for it, and now you are getting it!

Here's Phase 1 of the Taxidermy Wolf Tutorial.
There will be more phases to come (like 5... I think)
But here's the beginning!
.

1.) Find a form you like. As you can see, there are two I personally liked wor a wolf in the rugshell department. One with a longer slender nose, and one that was broader.

2.) Test Fit the Skin over the form by wetting the skin, therefore being able to stretch it. Make sure the eyes meet up with the sockets, nose moulds over the front and both sides of the jaw meet the edges.

2.5) While you work on the form, bag the skin and put it in the refridgerator so it doesn't mold or go bad.

3.) If you are making this into a wearable costume, cut the back panel of the rugshell off. That's a non-anatomical piece only for if the skin is to be rugged.

4.) Next, begin rounding the back.

5.) You are looking for a nice curve to the back of the head so the skin drapes down your back without having a severe edge of a drop off.

6.) Cut out the rugshell's backboard.

7.) Start hollowing out the foam by chipping it out with random tools you have around (a metal spoon will work for this). You want to shape it to the contours of your head. Note: This particular costume wolf will be for sitting atop your head like a hat or helmet. You will NOT see through it's eyes. (That'll ruin the taxidermy part of the realism in the face)

8.) Scuff up the outside shell of the form. This allows for optimum adhesion of the air-dry clay that is to be used.

THIS ENDS PHASE 1 OF THE TUTORIAL.
Stay tuned for PHASE 2!

Disclaimer: I did not hunt this wolf. It came to me already tanned from a fellow taxidermist (who didn't hunt it either). I bought it from him and am building this costume/rug for a friend of mine. This wolf came from Canada (NOT Alaska) and was imported with all Federally Legal paperwork!
Therefore the skin was not from a poached animal. All of my skins are legally obtained from taxidermy facilities or licensed hunters I speak with personally.
SO DON'T LEAVE MEAN COMMENTS!

For God's Sake! Only STUPID people leave comments on things they Hate!

For all you who love learning the art of taxidermy...
ENJOY!

Edit: Just loaded a slightly crisper file. DA still kinda fuzzed it.