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Behind the Scenes at
Wildlife Concepts
Step 1
- Initial Design
The process of creating an award-winning mount actually begins with
the initial design of what the final piece should look like. Mike
Kelly consults personally with each of his clients to arrive at design
that is representative of the animal's natural form and is appealing to
the hunter. Mike incorporates years of skills and experience along
with your specifications and input to create a trophy that is truly
life-like. Photos, videos, sketches, and first-hand accounts of the
hunt are all taken into consideration and are incorporated into the final
piece. When necessary, Mike creates personalized miniature models (such
as the one below) that are a reflection of what a specific
mount will look like. This personal commitment to customer
satisfaction is just one of many reasons for making Wildlife Concepts your
#1 source for all of your taxidermy needs. [Back
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Step
2 - Customized Tanning
At Wildlife Concepts we believe that every animal is different in
its own way, therefore each mount should be different as well. The
first hands-on process that results in your trophy's overall unique
quality is tanning of the hide. Each specimen that Wildlife Concepts
prepares is first cared for by individually assessing and preparing the
hide for tanning. It is the physical characteristics of the
individual hide, which are enhanced by our tanning process, that provide
the groundwork for a high-quality, realistic trophy. [Back
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Step
3 - Form Fitting and
Sculpting
After the hide has been prepared, the process of fitting and
sculpting begins. Mike Kelly takes extreme care when fitting the
hide so that the animal's true posturing and behavior can be
preserved. Only the finest quality models, mannequins, and materials
are used to provide the structure and stability that is required to
deliver true, life-like motion to the mount. Each form and mannequin
is carefully hand-sculpted and manipulated to insure the highest level of
anatomical precision. The extra hours that Mike invests during the
fitting process are evident in each high-quality mount the he
designs. Visit our Trophy Room to see a
few examples of Mike Kelly's award-winning mounts. [Back
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Step
4 - Finishing Touches
The mounting process does not end after the hide has been
fitted. Every good taxidermist knows that finishing
touches make or break the overall mount. What sets
Wildlife Concepts apart from other taxidermists is our
personalized attention to detail. Mike Kelly's commitment
to excellence shines through in every mount. [Back
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