A taxidermy studio in the Moonshine Valley, Upper Hutt, at 34 Moon Ridge Road, run by a founder who trained at one of the largest taxidermy workshops in Europe. The studio works on both New Zealand and exotic species, and says it treats each mount with respect for the animal.
The studio offers shoulder mounts, which show the head, neck and shoulders, and pedestal floor mounts for viewing from all sides. Mounts can be made flat-backed for the wall or fixed to a wooden display panel. A basic shoulder mount includes fleshing and tanning the hide, a standard form, standard eyes, assembly and finishing. The studio also remounts or rebuilds old trophies that have weathered over the years. For deer, the choices of pose and turn need planning. Upright and semi-upright poses need room for the antlers under the ceiling. Clients are asked to think about where the mount will go, when the skin can get to the studio, and their budget. Contact the studio to talk through the options.