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SIT Stories - Episode 8 : Mounting

25 Aug 2023

Mounting is one of the most exciting parts of the taxidermy process. It’s where we really begin to see the artwork come together and showcase your prized animal. In this video, our Head Mounter, Phillip, takes us through the steps of the mounting process.

Our experienced team of mounters are experts in African species and ensure that each mount is anatomically correct and a true representation of the animal.
We use creativity and client instruction to create taxidermy that captures your unique experience.

Our mounting method includes the following steps:
• Altering the form to fit the tanned skin
• Setting the horns and eyes
• Clay work on facial features
• Applying specialised glue
• Fitting the skin to the form
• Filling and shaping the ears
• Stitching the skin
• Grooming

Watch the video to learn more about mounting at Splitting Image Taxidermy.

"To Potential Clients of Splitting Image Taxidermy. Please allow this letter to serve as a recommendation of Splitting Image Taxidermy, which mounted the trophies from my three safaris. In each case, I was very pleased with the quality of the taxidermy work, the timelines in which the trophies were completed, and the reasonableness of the charges. I have found Douglas Cockcroft, Warrick and all of those associated with Splitting Image Taxidermy to be very responsive, honest, straightforward and a pleasure to deal with. The quality of the taxidermy performed by Splitting Image Taxidermy is superb, very detailed and very lifelike. Splitting Image Taxidermy is very familiar with the necessary permitting and shipping requirements involved in exporting trophies from South Africa to the United States, including exporting animals requiring CITIES permits. Please accept this as my absolute and unqualified recommendation of Splitting Image Taxidermy. Sincerely yours,"

Roger A. Key Mr.