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A natural addition to add realism and color to your habitats. Cut off individual leaves to transplant onto your own branches or use the entire branch. Branches are synthetic. 

The Arctic Fox is a replaceable blade hunting knife that sports an all-new, steel blue polymer handle with ergonomic finger grooves for comfort during long cutting jobs. This custom skinning knife also features cross-cut texturing throughout the entire...

Pack Mount Rope will find many uses in the taxidermy shop. This rope will make a great addition to pack mounts, trim around pedestal mounts as well as trim for your casework. Many creative uses. The natural rope is the color used on our Matuska Packs...

Bring realism to your habitats and dioramas with the addition of these extremely natural pine sprays.

Mundial cutlery is made from high-carbon Japanese steel, ensuring greater durability and the highest edge retention under the most demanding conditions. Ergonomic non-slip grip handles assure extreme comfort for long term use. Treated with...

Never lose track of your specimen identity. Lock in place Durable Numbered for easy identification  Pack of 100 tags

MTS has gone the extra mile to bring you one of the finest products available to date. We went to the industry leader in high-performance fishing line (incidentally our neighbor right down the street) Berkley and shared the need for a super strong,...

Water-based top coat by Createx Colors.

Soft Grip Gold Taklon is ideal for acrylics, but can be used with all media. The multi-diameter synthetic filament maintains fine points, spring, and sharp edges. Each Soft-Grip brush has an acrylic handle with no-slip rubber grip for extra comfort while...

Available exclusively at Matuska Taxidermy Supply Co! Premium mount cleaner and protectant. Designed to remove oils and dust from your mounts and help to keep any burrowing bugs away that can destroy the hide and skin. All purchases include a towel and a...

This 4 Disc DVD set is perfect for the beginner taxidermist. In this set World Champion Clint Rickey shows step by step his method for mounting a whitetail in his shop. This video set covers everything from skinning, tanning, mounting, and finishing a...

E-Z Karve is a 100% solid light-weight epoxy system specially formulated to a workable “clay like” consistency for sculpturing and modeling projects. E-Z Karve will cure into an extremely strong and durable plastic that is easily sanded or shaped. E-Z...

This detail needle tool is made from surgical stainless steel to ensure sharpness. The facetted handle is set in rubber for a comfortable and secure grip and will not roll off the table. Great multipurpose regulator for skin adjustment and feather...

These double-sided and washable medium grit sanding sticks are made from aluminum oxide grit on a firm backing. No sanding block is needed.  They are designed specifically for sanding, shaping, refining, and finishing. Works well with woods, plastics,...

Solid walnut kidney base with a wide decorative edge. Dimentions: 13" x 20" Base Size, 8 3/32" x 16 1/2" Recess Avoid Wood Cracking & Warping

This multi-disc series features master taxidermist, Blake Reiminger. This set includes 3 discs on mounting the turkey from start to finish, and a 4th video reference DVD. Discs included are 1-Skinning, Fleshing, and Washing a turkey, 2-Painting a Turkey...

Detailed instructional video series on mounting a competition whitetail. No video on the market is as extensive and detailed as this series. Almost 8 hours of instruction will help take your whitetails to the next level.

Colors have a delayed curing cycle (soft erase) during which colors erase easily and after 48 hours cure to a hard matte finish. Illustration Colors are intended to be used directly from the bottle but can be thinned with 4011, 4012 or 4013 Reducers. For...

Apply to Pro-Maxx tanned skins for an outstanding taxidermy tan. Apply, allow to sit overnight, mount or bag, and freeze the next day. This item is excluded from quantity discounts.

A great acid for pickling recipes. Pair with all Pro-1 tanning chemicals for an excellent tan. Hon-hazardous acid pickling agent. Safe, non-hazardous acid - 1/2 fl. ounce per gallon. This item is excluded from quantity discounts.

The solid multi-use recessed base has a wide decorative edge. Kidney bean shape. Sealed and finished with superior-grade satin lacquer. Ready to use. Dimensions: 13 x 20 Base Size, 8 3/32" x 16 1/2" Recess Avoid Wood Cracking & Warping

Monoject™ Syringes are sterile syringes that come in a variety of sizes to meet various needs. These Monoject™ Syringes are individually wrapped for single-use applications and are manufactured with a polypropylene barrel and plunger rod.  Available in...

This set offers a wide variety of shapes for basic clay carving and modeling. Many of these tools allow you to refine forms to your exact needs and can be sharpened. Each tool is double-ended and handcrafted from high-quality stainless steel to ensure a...

Clayshay is an innovative, non-hazardous mache with no asbestos and 0% shrinkage. Designed to be either thick or thin. Mix it thick to feel & handle like clay or mix thin to be like a mache. This product has a double set to lock in details and...

4030 Balancing Clear Use as 1) mix additive and 2) inter-coat clear. Add to any Createx paint to create an acrylic-urethane resin paint for improved adhesion & durability. Mix ~ 10% per vol. with Auto Air Colors for airbrush or 20% per volume...

Colors have a delayed curing cycle (soft erase) during which colors erase easily and after 48 hours cure to a hard matte finish. Illustration Colors are intended to be used directly from the bottle but can be thinned with 4011, 4012 or 4013 Reducers. For...

Colors have a delayed curing cycle (soft erase) during which colors erase easily and after 48 hours cure to a hard matte finish. Illustration Colors are intended to be used directly from the bottle but can be thinned with 4011, 4012 or 4013 Reducers. For...

Formulated by World Champion Paul Cales, Pro-1 Hide Paste is hands down the most effective hide glue in the history of taxidermy. You can do away with pins and carding and feel confident that your detail areas will not drum away from the manikin. The...

This syringe has a plastic tip for injecting fluids into hard to reach places. Injecting caulk into artificial bird heads, Putting paste on forms etc. Reusable.  Not for human use! 

Eye: This book features dozens of the highest quality whitetail deer reference photos ever compiled, focusing on the detail and eye attitudes. Included in this book is the three corner eye chart to help you with sculpting your eyes. Nose: The highest...

A clear finish that will prevent smudging and dusting when applied over pastels, chalks, and other soft mediums. Fixatif is a thin viscosity aerosol that can be used without fear of buildup. Dries in 10-15 minutes. 11 oz. Spray Can NOTE: This...

These pins have an extremely stiff spine that won’t bend easily. They have a small diameter which leave tiny holes and have a durable coating that is rust resistant. These pins are perfect for pinning eyes, lips, tear ducts, toes and claws or any hard to...

Extends the work time of a fresh hide by slowing down or stopping decomposition. Once properly applied, the skin will air dry before it will rot. That gives you all the time you need to flesh, turn ears and split lips. It is a non-volatile and just...

Sofft tools are a new generation of applicators for artists, made from specially formulated micropore sponge for apply PanPastels. Each tool has a unique shape and size, based on artists' brush shapes. They are versatile, reusable and easy to clean...

Fast and easy way to get that natural look to your mount. They are veined with excellent texture and color detail, to simply just slide in place with the speed septum tool.

Versatile and easy to use! Unique pan format! Blend & apply pastel color like paint! Also available in 5-Piece Kits and 10-Piece Kits Customize your PanPastel pallet for specific species and applications with our expanded line of PanPastel...

***Original SharpenAir™ Model Works With ALL Airbrush Brands EXCEPT Paasche and DeVilbiss Dagr - Paasche/DeVilbiss users Please see use our Paache Model SharpenAir™ is the first and only hand-held device that is designed specifically for repairing bent...

Light weight and designed to fit the hand for long hours. This knife is a great skinning and boning knife which features a large handle for maximum grip and a 4” stainless blade. Our knives all have a sharp stainless steel blade which creates a...

Eliminate cutting holes in your hide. Designed specifically for beavers, this knife works well for a variety of skinning and fleshing applications. Our knives all have a sharp stainless steel blade which creates a stronger, harder blade that resists...

Reproduction Whitetail Deer skulls with molars. Available in 6 different hydro-coated prints. Comes with 2 antler attachment rods. These items are excluded from quantity discounts.

These are the finest bits we've ever found for today's taxidermist. 1/8" shafts will work in most rotary tools like the Dremels and other brand tool. These great bits will last forever and not wear out under even the harshest conditions. The Kutzall...

This true tan is specifically formulated for deer, elk, and similar mammals. It is very easy to use and consistently produces soft, pliable skin that reduces shrinkage to a minimum and provides a substantial amount of control. Quart  Krowtann...

The solid crest-shaped plaque has wide decorative edge. Sealed and finished with superior grade satin lacquer. Ready to use.

Use these dyes to color your casting resin. Can be used in the water clear resin to make a translucent colored casting. Use the flesh tones according to your preference of shade (flesh tones are typically used in white to achieve the best results). 1 oz...

The Paasche RG is a double-action gravity feed airbrush. The airbrush features a chrome-plated body and an anodized aluminum handle for durability.  The RG is a fine-detail airbrush allowing the user to achieve hairline detail.  A PTFE packing allows...

Rock Size: 8" W x 5 1/4"L x 2 1/4" H Base Size: 9" x 12"  Fits 010846, 010346, 010646, and 010746 Bases.

Fabulous habitat bases will make you look like a true artist when it comes to composition and presentation. Lightweight rocks and driftwood are sold separately or with a premium hardwood base.  W: 8"  L: 8"  H: 5" Base Size: 12"...

Fabulous habitat bases will make you look like a true artist when it comes to composition and presentation. Lightweight rocks and driftwood are sold separately or with a premium hardwood base.  Rock Size: 8 5/8" dia. x 11" H Single Tiered Base/Base Size:...

Fabulous habitat bases will make you look like a true artist when it comes to composition and presentation. Lightweight rocks and driftwood are sold separately or with a premium hardwood base.  W: 14 1/8"  L: 10 1/8"  H: 5" Base Size: 14"...

Fabulous habitat bases will make you look like a true artist when it comes to composition and presentation. Lightweight rocks and driftwood are sold separately or with a premium hardwood base.  W: 16 1/2"  L: 9 1/2"  H: 4" Base Size: 13" x...

Use soil inserts alone or with a beautiful hardwood base. Works great for table or wall mounts. Inserts also sold separately. Dimentions: 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" Dirt Size, 8" x 10" Panel Size 10 1/2" x 14 1/2" Dirt Size, 14" x 18" Panel Size

No more broken nails. This thimble is adjustable to any finger.

Work to manage unruly cowlicks, seams, and hard-to-control hair. Mix with warm water, spray on, and groom. Special formula, gentle yet strong with no residue. Our studio washes all of our fur mounts followed by blow drying for a luxurious lifelike look...

These rocks have been molded from hand-selected granite and river rocks. They are cast from high-density urethane foam to allow you to drill them for wires, use pins, staples, or small nails. Use them to add a realistic habitat look to your bird, mammal,...

Great for cutting lip slots on deer, elk, and moose sized animals. Also very handy when making form alterations. Made in the USA High carbon steel Sharper Harder 8-10 times longer lasting Bendable Better edge Different angle Ground & shaped to make...

Clearly the leader in artificial jawsets and mouth inserts. Free from seams, accurate in detail and finished in a life-like base color, unless noted. Each jawset is complete with a tongue.

Use soil inserts alone or with a beautiful hardwood base. Works great for table or wall mounts. Dimentions: 8" x 5" Dirt Size, 9" x 12" Panel Size 10 1/8" x 14 1/8" Dirt Size, 14" x 18" Panel Size

This form rougher is crafted from the same quality components as our larger rougher but one-third the size for getting into those detailed areas. Handle color may vary.

These skulls have been carefully molded and cast to produce a synthetic skull so accurate and natural looking that they can only be termed "Counterfeit." Counterfeit skulls are available with pedicles for attaching sheds or antlers that have been cut off...

These Still Life carcass casts by Jeff Lumsden are an excellent fit with Gary Zehner's trade-mark fabric liners. Position at reference points, cut or rasp a flat surface and screw ear butt into form.

Cotton/Polyester sewing thread is perfect for repairing holes in the fragile areas in the face, eyelids, and ears of mounts. Good for birds. 250 yard spool

Aerosol can dyes leather and fur. Dries in seconds and will not rub off. 16 oz. NOTE: This product is classified ORM-D/Hazardous and may not ship by air, mail or outside the Contiguous USA.

Crafted from stainless steel and perfectly contoured for eye setting, sculpting and smoothing clays and epoxies. 6.5"    

Piranta Blades 60A - At 20% thicker and 30% stronger than our 60XT™ blade, we’ve improved our cutting-edge sharpness with the 60A™ blade. Whether you’re skinning, quartering, or field dressing, the 60A™ is able to withstand heavy use and resist...

High quality ultra sharp steel scissors allows precise cutting for final fleshing.

Take the guesswork out of figuring out wire sizes. With this inexpensive tool you can accurately determine the gauge of wire you are working with. Precisely measures wire sizes from 0 gauge to 36 gauge.

These bottle tops that fit either the Life Tone or Woods & Water paint bottles make pouring paint out, a mess-free job.   

Disposable plastic cup clips onto your finger or thumb to provide easy access to your paints when tipping scales.   

Thick solid base has a decorative edge. Overall depth is 1 5/8". Sealed and finished with a superior grade satin lacquer.  Unfortunately, discounts DO NOT apply to this product. 

These are the most realistic, life-like and accurate mouth cups we've ever used. 

3/8" braid roping used for trimming around antler burrs on your antler mounts. Gives handsome professional results. Sold by the yard.

An immersion mineral tanning agent that produces excellent results for taxidermy purposes. Produces soft, flexible hides and requires little breakage. To be used when mounting will be delayed.

This is a modeling compound used for setting fish eyes, rebuilding shrunken areas on fish, rebuilding eye lids on mammals, as well as many other uses. Magic Sculpt is easy to mix and use. A two part epoxy with a mixing ratio of 1:1 and sets in...

Great for sewing up capes in hard to reach places.

Stretch rehydrated tanned hides and enlarge them to fit the form. Hair follicles do not get damaged or distorted. Size can be adjusted by moving the center pin. Mini: For small animals, lifesize legs, etc. Large: For lage game animals "Easiest way to...

Surgical quality. Simply slide out the old and slide in the new. 

An ideal, inexpensive way to put that razor sharp edge back on any blade. 12" overall length with a 7" ceramic sharpening rod.   

A simple inexpensive solution to attach birds, fish and gameheads to a pedestal or for detachable horns. Comes with a square insert at the end of a threaded rod and a female square tube. 

Makes your mount stay where you want it, using screws with the mini and regular hangers and lag bolts for the magnum hangers. 

A superior casting plastic with a 4 minute work time and hardens in 8 minutes. Stays white and very strong for intricate castings. Perfect material for bird, fish heads and jawsets. 

This book features waterfowl, upland, and birds of prey in both male and female illustrations. Coloration plates and names are listed for easy feet and bill completion. 64 page softbound book. (Small studio size)  

Copic SB12 Sketch colored art markers with their Super Brushes are the perfect tools for creative fish painting and highlighting. Felt tip sketch markers paint as well as they draw. Each marker comes with two distinctive felt tips suitable for a wide...

A silicone-based flexible fin treatment. Silifin works with or without a fin backing material. For a natural look, apply Silifin directly to both sides of a clean, dry fin. Two coats are recommended. The silicone base penetrates deep into the fin to keep...

How many times do you move your hangers from side to side to find true center on those large driftwood displays? No more guesswork with a Level Rite Hanger.

A high quality light weight plastic coated freezer wrap for fish patterns. Can be drawn on with a grease pencil and won't fall apart when wet. (Do not confuse with butcher paper.) Heavy metal construction paper holder may be bolted to the top, bottom, or...

An excellent fin glue and great for reconstructing the texture on the nose pads of deer and similar animals. Doesn't shrink and cleans up with soap and water.  Freeze Warning.

High quality felt, the quality we use for our rugs. Three inches wide with a scalloped edge. Available by the yard. If you prefer to cut your own strips, or back the entire rug with felt, you can purchase your bulk felt straight from the roll. Felt width...

High quality felt, the quality we use for our rugs. Three inches wide with a scalloped edge. Available by the yard. If you prefer to cut your own strips, or back the entire rug with felt, you can purchase your bulk felt straight from the roll. Felt width...

Acrylic rods are great for water scenes or for a clean look at exposed attachment points. Five different sizes available.  

Use it on fish, bird, and mammal mounts. Puts a natural look on rock bases and driftwood mounts. A generous sized bag to make your habitat complete. 1 lb.   

Dark green and beautifully preserved Juniper boughs. Great for mountain dioramas in bird and mammal mounts. Two branches make a generous bundle. No artificial can come close to this product. Actual foliage size is approximately 14" length and 8" wide...

44" Branch with Moss - Bring realism to your habitats and dioramas with the addition of this extremely natural vine. 35" 66" Branch with Moss - This XL wire backed moss branch is great for adding texture and color to any habitat display. Customize by...

3,000 yd spool of light-weight polyester thread used for sewing thin skinned areas where strength is not a factor. Also good for wrapping bird bodies, necks and legs. Economical, yet strong and effective.

Ideal for taxiing the skin when mounting gameheads or life-size animals.

The same strong, light mache as our premium mache, only with extras added like vermiculite and a touch of sparkle which makes the most convincing granite rocks you will ever see. Shape over a piece of foam to keep the weight down, texture with a natural...