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Technical support has always been an integral part of McKenzie Customer Service. We understand that unless you know how to use a product you may never know its full potential. We also are aware that in the ever-changing world of taxidermy there are new innovative products and techniques being developed constantly. To aid you in keeping your knowledge current and complete, we are offering a wide range of instruction courses on our site. Visit our "Instruction" link often for review or to learn more as new courses are added. E-mail us if you have instruction you would like to see. We will do our best to get it online for you.
Shoulder Mounts and General Instructions Trapped Air Removal A useful mounting tip from Phil Helms. Artificial Deer Feet This simple advancement in whitetail foot forms eliminates the headaches. Finishing Pedestal Backs Phil Helms' simple and effective technique for the finished look that customers want. Rock Base Creation Carol Easter shows how she crafts super-realistic rock bases for mounts. Painting Artificial Rock Bases Painting Rocks made from McKenzie's Professional Rock Mix Building a Custom Rock Roger Martin demonstrates artificial rock construction using McKenzie's Professional Rock Mix A Mounting Alternative An easy, reliable alternative mount technique for spectacular results. Pronghorn Special Techniques Dennis Behn shares his special knowledge of Pronghorn Antelope. Mountain Goat Tip The gland behind the horn on Mountain Goat is easily recreated. McKenzie's Trophy Field Care Guide A quality mount begins with proper field care. Measuring Measuring for Shoulder Mounts What to measure to ensure a proper form selection. Measuring Fish Matt Thompson explains the right way to measure a fish and to select a form. Measuring for Life Size Mounts Which dimensions need to be recorded for Life-Size form selection. Measuring for Half-Life-Size Mounts Knowing where to measure is the key for selecting the correct form. Measuring for Rug Shells The two vital measurements on a Rug Shell. Bear Measuring Tip Roger Martin shows how to derive bear body measurements from the hide. Eyes Whitetail Deer Eye Study A white paper by Dennis Behn - Sculptor Positive-Set Eyes Take the headache and guesswork out of eye setting. Bird Eye Size & Color A simple chart to suggest the right size and color eyes for bird mounts Ears Whitetail Deer Ear Study A white paper by Dennis Behn - Sculptor Removing Ear Cartilage One method for the critical step in realistic ear appearance. CartilageLiner Earliners These are the first earliners ever developed to be used with or without cartilage Earliner Sizing The right way to make earliners fit and minimize the chance of "drumming". Repairing Ear Tears A simple way to fix small cuts in the skin of an ear. Using Natra-Look Earliners Proper blending of the earliner to the form is critical to a natural look. Noses, Jaws and Septums Natra-Look Cast Lips/Nose and Jawset Instructions Roger Martin explains the right way to use this timesaver. Using Speed Septums A quick and easy way to install a commercial grade septum in minutes. Installing Hard Septums John Cargill of Bighorn LTD shows you how to install hard septums. Dan D Noser Now a competition-type nose can be had in minutes, using this tool. Whitetail Nose Texture Creation With a little care, and Mod Podge, you can create a very realistic nose texture. A Refinement of Whitetail Nose Texture Creation Using a syringe can simplify and speed up a tedious task. Artificial Noses A clear explanation of the right way to use artificial noses, courtesy of John Cargill. Skulls Antelope Skull Plate Removal The right way to remove an antelope skull plate with horns. Antler and Skull Cap Removal Prevent problems early in the game by correctly cutting a skull section. Using a Skull Base An elegant European Horn Mount base that may be displayed on the table or the wall. Horn Degreasing A Roger Martin tip for removing grease from boiled horns. Skull Cleaning Method Mike Gillis shares the Dan Verrips skull cleaning method. Tanning Liqua-Tan Low cost, easy to use, way to tan your own capes. Pickling Q&A Questions and answers about the pickling process from the files of Technical Support Staff at McKenzie Taxidermy Supply McKenzie Tan Instructions Tips on using the new brush-on tan with professional results. Reassembling/Altering Forms Reassembling Cut Forms The right way to reassemble forms that have been sectioned for shipping. Bear Change-Out Heads A custom fit can be achieved easily using McKenzie change-out heads. Winter Warrior How Scott Brewer altered a form to create a Bruchac Award winner. Life-Size Mammal Flexible Tail Installation The simple solution for finishing tails of lions, tigers, mountain lions, otters and muskrat. Small Mammal Tail Technique Mike Gillis has the easy way to insert clay into small animal tails. Small Mammal Toes Tip A Roger Martin tip for easily placing the clay into the toes of little feet. Bobcat Claws This method used by Roger Martin is unbelievably simple. Birds Using Artificial Bird Head Eliminates bill shrinkage and neck incising while simplifying painting. Bird Body Measurement Measuring a bird body correctly ensures the right form. Speed Feather Setter The best method for holding flight feathers in place while drying. Standing Bird Mounts A tip from Joe Ferebee for securely anchoring a bird to a base. Using the FatVac This ingenious tool easily removes excess fat from waterfowl without damaging the skin. Turkey Head Mounting Tip Joe Ferebee's method to attach the original style turkey head to the turkey breast form. Using Cally Morris Turkey Bodies with Slotted Legs Methods, tips, size charts, and a clear explanation of technique. Instructions for Installing Flexible Turkey Necks Onto Freeze Dried Heads Here's a quick, easy way to "get it right the first time." Webbed Foot Repair Undoing damage to the delicate webbing on waterfowl feet as explained by Joe Ferebee. Photos courtesy of Taxidermy Today Magazine. Swimming Bird Mount Joe Ferebee shares how he produces a stable mount in an interesting position. Wood Duck Eyerings For an eyering technique that will make for a very realistic mount, read Joe Ferebee's easy way. Fish Measuring Fish Matt Thompson explains the right way to measure a fish and to select a form. Mountmate Fish Hanger Make your fish mounts better looking and spend less time doing it Silk Span Silk Span is the ultimate fin backing material. Repairing Loose Fish Scales Careful adhesive application and a little heat work wonders. Using Artificial Fish Heads Detailed, properly sized artificial heads give better results in less time. Artificial Heads Use Mike Kennedy's Tips on using artificial fish heads. S-Curves and Mouth Opening Alteration Easy to do alterations can give a fish mount a creative twist. E-Z Fish Mounting Tips Matt Thompson shares his fish mounting techniques Preparation for Finish A little careful work building in the head shape will result in outstanding realism. Oily Fish Problem Solved Phil Helms shares his technique for dealing with oily fleshed fish. Reptiles Snake Form Assembly How to reassemble a multi-section Mike Gillis snake form. Slide Viewer Instructions Our viewer for most of the instruction subjects is intended to be self explanatory. Using simple commands such as Next, Previous, First, Last, Print and Exit, it's as easy as a tape player. Exit brings you back to this page, and you can pick out the next lesson you will view. Keyboard shortcuts (once you have clicked on the page) are <Enter> for Next, <Backspace> for Previous, p for Print and q for Quit or Exit.