SIT Stories - Episode 9: Finishing - Splitting Image Taxidermy

SIT Stories - Episode 9 : Finishing

7 Sep 2023

Finishing is a vital part of the taxidermy process – and it is the last, but not least from the artistic standpoint.

Our Finishing Manager, Thabo, showcases the process in detail in our latest video.

Once the mount has been through drying, our team puts the final touches on the piece, returning the natural beauty of each trophy as they were in the wild. It could be compared to putting “make up” on a beautiful face.

Our team of Finishers are highly trained and experienced in colour matching and working with African species. We are proud to have a strong female component in our finishing team – the ladies are excellent at adding the fine details that make our mounts exceptional.

The finishing process consists of the following steps:
• Cleaning and drying
• Brushing
• Putty work
• Preservation of horns
• Painting
• Backing
• Bases and habitat
• Final Checking

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

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"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,"

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