*stares at otter skull longingly*

Blue, you can get one of those fom hideandfur.com for pretty cheap ;)

Thanks Sharpe, I'll go have a look :3 Though I'm squirreling away funds for a big brown bear.

I wonder... ever consider making a taxidermy-version of Death Of Rats from the Discworld novels?

Not terribly, but it would be fun!

Death Of Rats: "SQUEAK."

You said it, little buddy.

good that the death of an animal make others so happy -_-

Taxidermy is an art form. Don't like, don't look.

Enjoy your cheeseburger :)

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Pelts aren't just obtained to make others happy ;) The ones I have help further my knowledge of fur textures, markings, etc. where I wouldn't otherwise be able to see in photographs. They help me progress in my airbrushing and texturing as well as general traditional art as my housing currently doesn't allow for live animals. It can be sad, but is it better to leave a body lie and waste away or to be preserved to allow people a chance to see a creature that might have otherwise been impossible to see up close?

^^ This

This is gonna make an adorable Spook!

Is it still all waterproof as a pelt? It looks so super slick and shiny.

Most likely not. It was the oils in the otters fur that made it waterproof. Those have all been stripped since the tanning process.

Ahh I thought it was an oil, like how ducks work. Still so shiny though!

My father had a hat made of otter fur that he got from the Amish.
Though it wasn't totally water proof, due to the oils being removed as you said, it was still very slick, and water never soaked in because of the make up of the outer and inner coats.
Not water proof, but very water resistant :)

Oooh that is so cool!

This is going to be so cute as a spook c: I can only imagine how soft and nice the pelt must feel ;u;

I can't express how excited I am to get this ;A;

would you have any interest in a beaver pelt? it is not a full pelt though (no tail or limbs but does have top half of face)

Beaver <3 Their fur is incredible. Hmmm Tails and little hands could be made. Need to sell some quick little things to earn up spending cash if I did ^^;

What an adorable Spook that is going to be!

I'm defiantly interested in seeing this one done.

Do you know where to get replica skulls by chance? Also are they usually cheaper or more expensive than the real thing?

They're oddly a little more expensive most times. If you're looking for resin replicas though, hit up  breakspire she does INCREDIBLE ones!

Hey Thanks!

Question: If we provided the pelt, would the price decrease?
Just wondering, for future reference.

Yes it would :3

*Asking again in Note because I'm dumb*

I would love something like this, but sadly I think Australian Law makes it hard to get these into the country.