Taxidermy Schools

[big papa]

Im a thinking about going to a taxidermy school. I figure if I start now then I will be real good when I retire from police work. If I decide to do this does anybody have any suggestions on Taxidermy Schools to go to? Or any other suggestions?

[Mudslinger]

There is one in Snyder run by Jason Bynum. Not sure of the name, but he did own Bull Creek Taxidermy until he sold it and I think the school he bought was the on that use to be down in Central TX somewhere around Llano or Lampassas.

[smokin6.7]

Central Texas School of Taxidermy. My brother had a great experience.

[Bustin' Scales]

I went to Central Texas School of Taxidermy Kelly dosent own it anymore so I dont know if its as good as it was but I enjoyed the school. I think your better off working for a taxidermist thats allready in business and learning it to see if you even like it or if you have the artistic ability to be able to do the paint schedules etc. or even if you like it before you spend the money. I had been around it myu whole life and had done it some before and went to the school just because I wanted to go but ended up working for a VERY large Taxidermist after I got out and really learned alot.

[RdRdrFan]

There is one in Snyder run by Jason Bynum. Not sure of the name, but he did own Bull Creek Taxidermy until he sold it and I think the school he bought was the on that use to be down in Central TX somewhere around Llano or Lampassas.

Yep, call Jason. He sold Bull Creek to focus on the taxidermy school.

[Texastaxi]

I've seen work done by two guys that went to the Central Texas school, and honestly, if they're applying everything they learned, they got screwed! It could be that they didn't have the natural talent to begin with, I don't know.

I'd try to find a taxidermist in your area that will let you hang out at his shop. This time of year is a good time to ask if they need help. You need to be prepared to start at the bottom ... caping heads, skinning animals, sweeping floors, etc. There's a lot to learn before you ever get to put a skin on a manakin, a LOT. Keep in mind that even if you think you know how to do something, your mentor may want it done another way; keep an open mind, do it his way and if you don't like it, do it your way when you're not on his watch.

[big papa]

Thanks for the advice everyone.

[doublearrow]

I worked for Jason when he owned bull creek. He's a great guy and a great teacher, if I didn't like knifemaking so much I would look into it.

[SCREAMINREELS]

Whats the average income for a taxi? im not talking the huge shop owner with guys workign for him backed up 2yrs on work....say if you have a little experience and your workign for someone what does a taxi make? are most hrly or per piece?

[RedSeal]

I went to Blanco school of Taxidermy!

[Chance Love]

From what I have seen, most schools are a waste of time and money. Even the guys I have talked to who have been to these schools say the same thing. I learned by working for another taxidermist. It took me two years at full time before I could make a living at it.

[Hughiam]

Whats the average income for a taxi? im not talking the huge shop owner with guys workign for him backed up 2yrs on work....say if you have a little experience and your workign for someone what does a taxi make? are most hrly or per piece?

Ive worked both ways. Hourly youll be somewhere in the $10-$15 an hour range. Commission and you can expect around 12%-17% of the piece youre working on. For instance if youre mounting a deer that cost $600 youll make $90-$100. Assuming you don't do skinning/fleshing/salting or finish and base work. If you do work for a small shop remember there are no benefits, no sick days and you only get paid if you work. Large shops do tend to pay better and have better benefits, but youll be producing things much faster and be on a quota.

Hugh

[GR5]

Make more $$ as a Wal-mart greeter

[Roosterpt1]

School is a waste of time and money! go work for somebody......

[freak-nasty]

I learned alot from taxidermy.net!! They have alot of how-tos and step by step columns!

Check it out, you wont be dissapointed!