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>>2721926
I almost forgot something important.
>1mm, 1.75mm galvanized wire. This is important for posing non foam form taxidermy AND important for staking feet in place in taxidermy scenes.
>Sewing pins, specifically T-Pins. See: Dritz T-Pins. These are for tacking skin and facial features in place as it dries.
>Small binder clips and sheets of plastic. Bend them, cut them to the shape of the ear, and clip them to the ear to keep the ears upright and shaped while drying.
>Cheap ass towels. Grab the cheapest beach/shower towels you can on clearance/sale. Also buy Painter's/shop towels in a bundle. Clean them in your washer and use as needed.
>Lysol in a mister bottle (like you'd get windex in): self explanatory
>Dog or human brushes - I get mine from Dollar tree out of both aisles
>Eyes: you can use Doll eyes in Squirrels, Raccoons, and other animals with pure black eyes. 12mm for squirrels, 15-18mm for raccoons.
>Potter's clay. The gray stuff. It'll probably say "Air dry"...all naturalclay air dries. (except the fake oven bake polymer "clay"). This is used to add detail to forms and for around eyes.
>Clay tools, such as pic related. The wood tool is good for around eyes and things. The with two handles is great for cutting the clay.

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>>2721062
>>2721928
Oops. Also DO NOT USE BLEACH. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD. Dawn, a scrub brush, and a toothbrush are all you need. Too greasy? Use dawn or some other dish soap and warm water and make a soapy bath. Leave bones in said bath. Rinse, repeat (literally). Too yellow? Put them in 3% hydrogen peroxide (optional). Use clear Elmer's glue or Mod Podge to glue jaw halves back together and teeth back in place as it's water soluble and reversible. Use super glue only if you're DAMN sure it needs to be exactly in that position forever.

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