2007-01-29 21:15:53 · 7 answers · asked by mary_sconster 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
Its weird, but they actually use saw dust. My uncle is a taxidermist.
2007-01-29 21:31:42 · answer #1 · answered by Crystal D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sawdust is the traditional material; perhaps they use some high-tech material now. Mark Twain once said the only difference between a tax collector and a taxidermist, is that a taxidermist leaves you the skin.
2016-03-29 09:27:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've actually used spun glass before. You can use just about anything, but if it contains any cellulose you need to make sure it's kept dry to prevent it from molding. Try freeze drying the carcass first, scrub it out with borax once it's skinned, and btw.. if you're stuffing a small animal you can leave some of the small pieces (i.e. bones of the paws) in when you stuff it... just cut the arms above the wrist.
2007-01-30 00:26:47 · answer #3 · answered by Ecofreako 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are also various premade forms nowadays as well, specify what size animal it was, and basically you just glue it down (I'm sure it's a special type of glue, but still)
2007-01-30 02:42:17 · answer #4 · answered by gimmenamenow 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
chemicals,sand & such. My cousin does it....
2007-01-30 07:33:11 · answer #5 · answered by Kate M 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
taxis. probably polyester. :)
2007-01-29 21:25:19 · answer #6 · answered by iluvmypup 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
recyclable underwear and panties
2007-01-29 21:20:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋