Tools
From start to finish Matuska Taxidermy Supply Company has the necessary taxidermy tools for you to create a beautiful mount while saving time and money!
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307 Lite Sculpting Putty
$56.95307 Lite is a 100% solids lightweight epoxy system specially formulated to a trowelable paste consistency for sculpturing and fabricating projects. 307 Lite will cure into an extremely strong and lightweight plastic that is easily sanded or shaped. 307...- SKU:
- 060307
$56.95 -
All-in-One Staple Gun (5650)
$25.95New improved design! This stapler drives heavy-duty staples from 1/4" to 1/2" length. A great dependable stapler for all-around shop use. Easy drop-in loading, with adjustable drive. This gun will drive any heavy-duty staple...- SKU:
- 055650
$25.95 -
Alteration Screws
$18.95 - $31.95Form alterations have never been easier! Simply alter your manikin and reassemble with thee reusable screws. Foam together, remove screws, and rasp or sand the union. You can use them over and over. Each set comes with a hex head driver bit. Easy &...$18.95 - $31.95 -
Apron-Waterproof (Adjustable)
$14.95Heavy-duty vinyl waterproof apron. Adjustable neck strap sewn to the apron so you are able to hang for drying & storing. Has an easy on/off clip on the back for a better fit.$14.95 -
Awl | Hook and Probe
$4.50Sharpened ends are an excellent choice for arranging skin, pulling tendons, as well as a multitude of other uses. Set of 2- SKU:
- 305046
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$18.95 -
Bottles-Atomizer
$3.95 - $5.50For spraying bactericide, conditioner, water, coloring mache rocks with dye, etc.$3.95 - $5.50 -
Bottom Feeder
$27.95Designed to get Bondo off the inside wall of the can and 99.9% out of the bottom of the can. The 12” handle keeps your hands clean of your product. Now you can get the most out of a can of Bondo. Bottom Feeder Instructions- SKU:
- 030513
$27.95 -
Brad Driver (Magnetic)
$8.95This spring loaded magnetic brad driver is a necessity in every studio. Insert a brad in the magnetic hollow tube and inject the brad to the desired depth.- SKU:
- 0208BD
$8.95 -
Brush-Detail
$2.95Stainless bristles will not rust. A great brush for detail areas like ears and faces. NEW DESIGN - BIGGER & BETTER!- SKU:
- 0309DL
$2.95 -
Brush-Grooming (Angle)
$14.95This angle head brush is great for getting into those hard to reach places. It is also the perfect shape for grooming inside the ears! This brush features stainless steel pins that will not rust and a soft grip handle.- SKU:
- 0309AN
$14.95 -
Brush-Grooming (Long Pin Bristle)
$11.95Quality construction with longer fine wire teeth bent at just the right angle to penetrate longer fur and hair making it glossy, clean and even. Stainless steel teeth will not rust. 1” long bristles.- SKU:
- 0309LB
$11.95 -
Brushes-Grooming
$7.50 - $11.95Quality construction, made of fine wire teeth, with just the right angle to penetrate fur and hair making it glossy, clean and even.$7.50 - $11.95 -
Brushes-Grooming & Cleaning
$1.95 - $2.75Wire and nylon filament toothbrushes with a plastic shaped handle. These high quality toothbrushes are great for removing any type of unwanted rust, dust, paint, adhesives and grime. The wire and nylon filament is very durable and gives you the stiffness...$1.95 - $2.75 -
Calipers | Brass
$7.95Tells you to the nearest millimeter or fraction of an inch the size you require.- SKU:
- 030802
$7.95 -
Calipers | Poly
$5.95Synthetic precision calipers will accurately measure in both metric and standard increments. Will not corrode or rust.- SKU:
- 030803
$5.95 -
Clear Coat Gloss Gun
$49.95A must for fish glossing. Fully adjustable from large volume for large fish to a light spray for bluegill. This gun does it all and is easy to clean. Will handle oils, polyurethanes, lacquers and acrylics. One quart fluid capacity.- SKU:
- 130301
$49.95 -
Dan-D-Noser
$35.95Achieve that competition nose-pad look by texturing in minutes! Simply smooth a little compound (Apoxie, etc) over the nose pad, dip the Dan-D-Noser in water and roll over the nose! The result is a textured nose pad that competition taxidermists would...- SKU:
- 158200
$35.95 -
Feather Quill Cleaner
$7.50 - $7.95These fine bristles provide the right degree of stiffness for the short stroke texture techniques used to apply textures to small hard-to-get-at areas. The stainless steel bristles are firmly set in a firm grip with a textured aluminum handle.$7.50 - $7.95 -
Glue Gun (Industrial)
$31.95Quickly heats hot melt glue to its optimum bonding temperature. Features: 80 watts Lightweight and durable body Insulated nozzle Rubber grip handle Wire stand Integrated gun balancer- SKU:
- 110200
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$14.50 -
Hide Stretcher
$231.95 - $295.95Stretch 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...$231.95 - $295.95 -
Knife | Fish Skinning by Deihm
$9.95Our knives all have a sharp stainless steel blade which creates a stronger, harder blade that resists stains, rust and pitting. They provide optimum sharpness for precise cutting. For skinning fish without the risk of cutting through the skin or losing...- SKU:
- 030100
$9.95 -
Knife | Foam Cutting Saw
$20.95This versatile hand saw with a 7 1/4" blade is a key component that should be in most any tool box. Primary used for flush cuts and fine detail cuts. Great also for form alterations! Our knives all have a sharp stainless steel blade which creates a...- SKU:
- 030109
$20.95 -
Knife-Fleshing (Elite)
$66.95Made for those who want a fleshing knife that provides efficiency and perfection. The Wiebe Elite Double-Edged Fleshing Knife features one ultra-sharp edge designed for slicing stubborn gristle. The opposite edge is moderately sharp and ideally suited...- SKU:
- 032007
$66.95 -
Knife-Fleshing (Pro)
$36.95The Wiebe Pro is a high end, moderately priced custom fleshing knife that offers two edges: one is very sharp for slicing, the other semi sharp for pushing. Approximately 22.5" long and weighs just under 1 lb. 6oz.- SKU:
- 032006
$36.95 -
Knife-Retractable (Executive)
$4.95 - $14.95Stylish and bold design allows for clean cutting with a retractable replacement blade. You will find this knife is great for splitting lips, eyelids, and removing bird heads, etc. Made in the USA High carbon steel Sharper Harder 8-10 times longer...$4.95 - $14.95 -
Knife-Wiebe Beaver Skinning
$13.95Eliminate 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...- SKU:
- 031502
$13.95 -
Knife-Wiebe Skinner HZ
$13.95Features a 3 1/2" razor sharp skinning blade along with a serrated edge on top. This custom skinning knife can be used for everything from a beaver knife to a deer skinning knife. Our knives all have a sharp stainless steel blade which creates a...- SKU:
- 030507
$13.95 -
Knife-Wiebe Skinning
$11.95Light 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...- SKU:
- 031503
$11.95 -
Knives | Fish Skinning
$12.50Our knives all have a sharp stainless steel blade which creates a stronger, harder blade that resists stains, rust and pitting. They provide optimum sharpness for precise cutting. The Fish Skinning Knife allows for easy access to tight areas in the head...$12.50 -
Leather Strip Maker
$15.50Easy to use tool will cut continuous strips of deer leather in the width you desire. Use on antler mounts or a finished edge on pedestal backs.- SKU:
- 010500
$15.50 -
Lip Cutting Bits
$5.95 - $11.95The perfect diameter drill bits for cutting lip slots to tuck the lips of your game animals. The small size is perfect for medium mammals such as fox, coons, bobcats and deer. Use the medium diameter for deer size mammals and larger. Recommended to be...$5.95 - $11.95 -
Lip Slot Cutters
$14.95Fit the dremel tools for cutting the lip slots on gameheads and mammals. The shank depth is always uniform and the shaft is sharp, making cutting a breeze and pinning the lips unnecessary.$14.95 -
Lip Slot Saw (Precision)
$4.95 - $6.95Great 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...$4.95 - $6.95 -
Magna Visor (Deluxe)
$57.95Strong 2.25x magnification when detail and perfection matter. This quality visor has an adjustable head strap with a dial control for a comfortable fit.- SKU:
- 030601
$57.95 -
Medium Sanding Sticks
$2.25These 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,...- SKU:
- 070506
$2.25 -
Micro Disposable Applicators
$10.50 - $14.50These ultra small disposable applicators are the perfect instrument for applying pearls, powders or just getting into tiny spaces for cleaning.$10.50 - $14.50 -
MicroStream Pen Light
$41.95Streamlight MicroStream pocket flashlight is now brighter than ever before. The Microstream is conveniently portable, measuring only 3.5″ long. Utilizing state-of-the-art C4® LED technology, the MicroStream is compact and lightweight with optimized...- SKU:
- 011126
$41.95 -
Mixing & Storage Cups w/ Lids
$3.50 - $3.95Plastic cups excellent for mixing all acrylic or non-solvent painting mediums. Reusable and disposable. (Great cup for premixing Createx airbrush paints!) Sleeve of 100 cups with snap on lids. *Disclaimer: Not recommended for lacquer.$3.50 - $3.95 -
Modeling Tool Assortment
$11.95Four modeling tools for tucking lips, setting eyes and detailed finished work. Very strong and will not rust or corrode.- SKU:
- 030540
$11.95 -
Modeling Tool Set-Ceramic
$17.9511 individual tools with distinctive blades on opposite ends.- SKU:
- 030550
$17.95 -
Modeling Tool Set-Large Rubber Ended (5 pc.)
$13.50These are excellent multipurpose tools for sculpting work with glass or acrylic eyes, shaping and cleaning.- SKU:
- 030529
$13.50 -
Modeling Tool Set-Micro Wood (5 pc.)
$5.95Nothing beats the feel and durability of high-quality wood modeling and sculpting tools. Easily shaped or customized to fit any project. Great choice for oil or water based clays.- SKU:
- 030575
$5.95 -
Modeling Tool Sets-XIEM
$30.50 - $32.95This 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...$30.50 - $32.95 -
Modeling Tool-Chrome Burnisher
$19.95This is a double ended carbon steel burnisher that has been chrome plated for easy sliding over Plastilina, moist clays as well as Encaustic wax paints. Its curved rounded smooth edges are ideal for manipulating surfaces.- SKU:
- 030209
$19.95 -
Modeling Tool-Sculptor Smoother
$3.50Crafted from stainless steel and perfectly contoured for eye setting, sculpting and smoothing clays and epoxies. 6.5"- SKU:
- 030207
$3.50 -
Modeling Tools-Rubber Ended
$7.25Rubber tipped tool used for clay, epoxies and paint. 6 1/4"- SKU:
- 030530
$7.25 -
Needles-Injection (w/ luer lock tip)
$3.50 - $4.25Needles to fit 12 and 20 cc syringes. The lighter gauge works well for injecting light to medium fluids, while the heavier can handle the thicker epoxies. Sold in a 6 pack. Not for human use!$3.50 - $4.25 -
New Angle Bird Flesher
$259.95The standard model has a 1/70th HP motor. The wire wheel is at precisely the right angle to permit easy access of bird skin to wheel. Compact, easy to clean, and very quiet.- SKU:
- 070300
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Nitrile Gloves (Black)
$18.95These latex free disposable gloves are 50% thicker than standard nitrile gloves. They're durable, strong, and three times the puncture resistance of latex. 5 mil thick in the palm with 6 mil textured fingertips for gripping power. These are the gloves...$18.95 -
Palette Knives (Reusable Plastic)
$9.25This palette knife is durable and flexible. It is a one-piece molded plastic knife that is easy to clean. 7” molded plastic knife Durable yet flexible and easy to clean 10 pack- SKU:
- 032026
$9.25 -
Paper Clips (Jumbo XL)
$4.50These 3 1/2” paper clips are excellent when extra reach and grip are needed. Good for bird wings, fish fins, and deer ears. 1 1/8” x 3 1/2”- Sold by the Dozen- SKU:
- 021012DZ
$4.50 -
Paper Clips (Jumbo)
$2.75Use to hold carding on your fish fins while drying. Ribbed for extra grip, reusable. 100/box- SKU:
- 021000
$2.75 -
Pick Set
$12.50Small detail points great multi-use tools for moving skin or feathers. Colored & textured handles are easy to hold on to and stand out on work surfaces. 7 pc.- SKU:
- 035007
$12.50 -
Plastic Game Bags
$3.95 - $23.95Thick, strong, and clear - these bags are great for freezing fish, small game, ducks, and deer capes.$3.95 - $23.95 -
Pneumatic Staple Gun (9600)
$53.95Drives heavy duty 1/4" thru 9/16" staples with No. 4 or Arrow T50 style staples. Excellent for stapling around the backs of gameheads as well as rug work.- SKU:
- 059600
$53.95 -
Razor Blade Scraper w/Handle
$2.25This razor is the perfect fleshing aid with its lightweight, high-visibility plastic mini razor blade scraper and works well in hard to reach places. It uses a standard, single edge razor blade which reverses for safe storage. The perfect fleshing aid...- SKU:
- 030312
$2.25 -
Retractable Grooming Comb
$9.50Great for briskets, ears, and other hard to reach areas. Features a slender design and retractable prongs that extend in a range of lengths simply by turning the handle. Measures 7" long with prongs when fully extended.- SKU:
- 030912
$9.50 -
Scissor Set | Comfort Grip (3 pc.)
$8.50This handy scissors set includes one large pair of scissors, plus two smaller pairs with the same dimensions—a great family-sized set to have at home, in the classroom, in the workshop, etc. for multiple purposes. Stainless Steel.- SKU:
- 030333
$8.50 -
Scissors (Detail)
$7.95Ideal for work on birds and gameheads. Precise control for those fragile areas like eyelids, nostrils, and ears.- SKU:
- 030350
$7.95 -
Scissors-Chinese
$6.50Sharp, red, carbon steel scissors are ready to cut anything! Advantages: solid, convenience, easy to operate! 5 1/2"- SKU:
- 030404
$6.50 -
Scissors-Curved Tip
$14.95Stainless steel curved-tip scissors designed for comfort and durability. Sharp and precise. Great for detail work. 5 1/2"- SKU:
- 030352
$14.95 -
Scissors-Detail (Long Curved)
$5.95These scissors are designed for trimming tissue or cutting sutures. The stainless steel, curved angle allows for easy use when trimming hair, cutting leather and making incisions. These are great to have around your shop. Extremely sharp and small...- SKU:
- 030335
$5.95 -
Scissors-Fishing Line
$7.50Used for cutting fishing lines, fishing hooks, changing fishing hooks, etc. . . Large finger holes for comfort and micro-serration on one blade. A great tool to have handy when sewing with Firethread. Stainless Steel 4 1/4"- SKU:
- 030351
$7.50 -
Scissors-Small Precision
$3.95Stainless steel, chrome finish, fine point with sharp cutting edges. These 3 1/2" scissors are extremely sharp and excellent for precision trimming.- SKU:
- 030340
$3.95 -
Scissors-Small Precision (Curved)
$3.95Precision crafted curve blade. The cutting edge will stay sharp through repeated uses. 3 1/2"- SKU:
- 030330
$3.95 -
Scissors-Wezsnips
$23.95The titanium nitride blade coating resists scratches, wear, and corrosion. It is ideal for any extremely tough cutting job and features a spring loaded handle. 8 1/2"- SKU:
- 030420
$23.95 -
Scraper | Cheek
$8.50Extremely efficient tool to completely clean cheeks. Can also be used to clean up fin butts and tight areas in the head.- SKU:
- 030701
$8.50 -
Scraper | Loop Rake with Teeth
$9.55 - $11.50Durable scraper for sculpting or fleshing. Sharpened on one side and serrated on the other.$9.55 - $11.50 -
Scraper | Pelt
$15.95Features two distinct blade configurations for efficiently scraping any type of material. One side of the blade sports a square edge for scraping fat and muscle, and the opposing edge is sharp for removing tough material such as gristle. The Pelt...- SKU:
- 030703
$15.95 -
Scrapers | Heavy Duty
$6.50 - $11.50Designed for taxidermy, the heavy duty stainless steel blade has both a beveled and serrated edge for scraping.$6.50 - $11.50 -
Shears | Fish
$44.95Strong enough to cut through large bones yet delicate enough to get into those hard to reach places like tails and fin butts.- SKU:
- 030400
$44.95 -
Skinning Gambrel (3 Hook)
$7.50 - $12.50Three-chain and hook gambrel is perfect for suspending small game and birds over your work-bench as you skin them. This tool actually makes the skinning of your specimen much easier as the weight of the skin helps to remove it from the carcass while...$7.50 - $12.50 -
Skinning Gambrels (Wiebe)
$7.95 - $10.95The simple design of the Chain Gambrel is pure brilliance, and not far removed from its original design. With absolutely no fumbling, the chain gambrel secures to the fur bearer from start to finish, and easily stores away when not in use.$7.95 - $10.95 -
Sponges-Assortment (set of 4)
$4.95This assortment of 4 different species of natural sea sponges makes it easy to create great looking rocks with mache. Use with Matuska’s “Rock Mache” to fabricate natural looking rock habitats. Set of 4- SKU:
- 011104
$4.95 -
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Stir Sticks
$3.50 - $14.95Economical and disposable for all mixing jobs for epoxy, bondo, fillers, and maches. Sold in three sizes for your convenience.$3.50 - $14.95 -
Support Rods
$2.25 - $4.25These wires are an excellent help in positioning fish heads and aligning jaws. Use for fish as well as holding mammal ears in place while drying. Made out of galvanized wire to prevent rusting! Light Duty / 9" Medium Duty / 9" Heavy Duty / 11"$2.25 - $4.25 -
Syringe | Hide Paste Injector
$2.75 - $12.95This 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!$2.75 - $12.95 -
Syringe-Curved Tip (6 pack)
$9.95This syringe has a plastic tip for injecting fluids into hard to reach places. Injecting caulk into artificial bird heads, putting paste down on forms, etc. Reusable. 12cc Not for human use!$9.95 -
Syringes (w/ tip)
$3.50 - $5.50Ideal for injecting bird feet with fluid, gluing hard to reach areas, etc. Not for human use!$3.50 - $5.50 -
Tack Hammer (Magnetic)
$7.95Features a 11" solid oak handle and a precision forged 8 oz. head.- SKU:
- 032045
$7.95 -
Tail Ripper (Plastic)
$3.95The plastic tail ripper is designed to zip a slot down the tail. This makes removing the tail easier and also opens the tail leather up to the air to allow it to dry. (An unopened tail typically spoils and the fur slips.)- SKU:
- 030213
$3.95 -
Tape Gun Dispenser & Tape
$2.90 - $8.00Industrial tape gun dispenser. Quick side loading dispenser. Adjustable brake to control tension. Holds 1 1/2" core rolls.$2.90 - $8.00 -
The Dot | Leveling & Trimming Tool
$14.50Handy, compact level for any shop project. Great for leveling bases and manikins. Make sure you have a solid level foundation before starting every job.- SKU:
- 030800
$14.50 -
Thread-Dental Floss
$6.95For sewing seams on small animals and short-haired African game. Give this product a try and discover competition quality seams! Does not stretch! 200 Yard Spool- SKU:
- 010700
$6.95 -
Thread-Repair
$2.95Cotton/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$2.95 -
Tool Dissection Kit (Deluxe)
$31.95An excellent choice for teachers and students. Includes angular teasing needle with metal chuck, 4 1/2" iris scissors, 4 1/2"medium point forceps with guide pin, cartilage knife with 2" blade, 1 x 2 tissue forceps, 5 1/2" scissors (one point sharp &...- SKU:
- 030310
$31.95 -
Tool-Cheeker
$14.50Great for removing meat from the cheek area of the fish with serrated edge designed to saw through meat with minimal effort.$14.50 -
Tool-Detail
$4.95Designed for detail cleanup, invaluable for precision work on gameheads, fish, and birds. 6 1/4"- SKU:
- 031300
$4.95 -
Tool-Detail Clean Up
$5.95This tool has a deep cleaner for smoothing as well as a small blade for clean-up. 8"- SKU:
- 030702
$5.95 -
Tool-Hide Taxi
$14.95 - $24.95Ideal for taxiing the skin when mounting gameheads or life-size animals.$14.95 - $24.95 -
Tool-Hide Tuck
$32.95Heavy gauge steel bladed end which is excellent for tucking loose skin into tuck grooves around legs of mammal mounts. The blade is a perfect thickness to persuade skin without cutting through.- SKU:
- 033010
$32.95 -
Tool-Lace Draping
$3.95Lip/eye tools are crafted from stainless steel and perfectly contoured for eye setting. Great detail modeling tool. 5 1/2"- SKU:
- 030704
$3.95 -
Tool-Lip Tuck
$14.95Achieve exceptional, thin lip lines with this tool. Thin and narrow, but not sharp, this blade easily tucks skin into slot and minimizes cutting through the skin.- SKU:
- 031210
$14.95 -
Tool-Pelt Fleshing
$7.50A very practical and economical flesher with two cutting edges, ideal for all kinds of skins.- SKU:
- 032010
$7.50 -
Tool-Taxidermy Lip Tuck
$22.95Achieve exceptional, thin lip lines with this tool! Thin and narrow, but not sharp, this blade easily tucks skin into slot and minimizes cutting through the skin. 6 3/4"- SKU:
- 031211
$22.95