Course Content

Section 1 - INTRODUCTION

Introduction

Work organization

Section 2 - PREPARATION

Choosing a bird

Bird preparation

Skinning materials

Skinning preparation

Section 3 - SKINNING A BIRD

Initial cut

Leg removal

Tail removal

Wing removal

Skinning the head

Neck removal

Section 4 - PRESERVING

Fleshing & degreasing

Repairing damage

Rebuilding the skull

Section 5 - MOUNTING

Wiring the skin

Carving the artificial body

Wrapping the neck

Inserting the artificial body

Sewing the incision

Mount attachment

Using the anchor wood piece

Attaching the mount to the anchor wood

Positioning the mount

Filling Out the Head

Setting the feathers

Section 6 - FINISHING

Necessary tools & materials

Removing the wrap

Painting the mount

Finishing the stand

LESSON PLAN
UPLAND BIRDS - STANDING

1. WORK ORGANIZATION

1a. Lists of Materials and Tools
1b. Work Area Organization

2. PREPARATION

2a. Choosing a Bird
2b. Preparation of a Bird Prior to Skinning
2c. Materials and Tools Required for Skinning the Bird
2d. Preparation of a Bird for Skinning

3. SKINNING A BIRD

3a. Initial Cut
3b.Leg Removal
3c. Tail Removal
3d. Wing Removal
3e. Skinning the Head

4. PRESERVING THE SKIN

4a. Fleshing and Degreasing the Skin
4b. Repairing Damage
4c. Rebuilding the Skull
4d. Tumbling

5. MOUNTING

5a. Wiring the Skin
5b. Carving the Artificial Body
5c. Wrapping the Neck
5d. Inserting the Body
5e. Sewing the Incision
5f. Mount Attachment
5g. Using the Anchor Wood Piece
5h. Attaching the Mount to the Anchor Wood
5i. Positioning the Mount
5j. Filling Out the Head
5k. Positioning the Feathers

6. FINISHING

6a. Tools and Materials
6b. Removing the Wrap
6c. Painting the Mount
6d. Finishing the Stand