Cleaning Example
Beetle Cleaning
Suitable specimens are cleaned naturally and reviewed individually before acceptance.
Services
Custom Work and Preparation Services
Starting rates for wildlife mounts, beetle cleaning, skeletal preparation, articulation, restoration, and memorial work. Final pricing is confirmed after specimen review.
Pricing, shipping, and request requirements are confirmed individually.
Service Overview
Review First, Quote Second
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Specimen Review
Photos, condition, species, size, display goals, and drop-off or shipping context are reviewed before acceptance.
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Beetle Turnaround
Dermestid beetle cleaning works at its own pace, so exact turnaround is not guaranteed.
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Shipping Approval
Out-of-state commissions require approval before shipping.
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Payment Timing
Wildlife mounts generally require a 50% deposit at drop-off. Migratory birds are paid in full at drop-off.
From the Studio
Recent Work Examples
A few examples of completed cleaning, articulation, and mount preparation.
Bagged Bones
Cleaning Without Articulation
Cleaned bones are returned loose and bagged rather than mounted or assembled.
Articulation
Bone Articulation
Skeletal assembly and mounting are hand-posed and quoted for each specimen.
Mount Work
Mount Work and Taxidermy Services
Mount work, repairs, and preservation are reviewed case by case for project fit.
Pricing By Category
Starting Rates
Rates below are starting points. Final pricing reflects condition, size, repair needs, and the specifics confirmed during specimen review.
Common Mount Starting Rates
Mammal Mounts
Includes minimal habitat unless otherwise noted. Prices vary by condition, pose, repair needs, and display goals.
- All squirrels Wall mount $250
- Mink / otter / beaver Half mount $400
- Mink / otter / beaver Full mount $550+
- Raccoon Shoulder mount $500
- Raccoon Full body mount $600+
- Fox / coyote Shoulder mount $600
Birds
Full body and minimal habitat unless otherwise noted.
- Ducks All positions $300-$350
- Pheasants All positions $350-$400
- Pheasant trophy Shoulder mount, full spread tail, wings, and feet $300
- Turkeys Full body mount $500+
- Turkey trophy Shoulder mount, full spread tail, wings, and feet $450
- Turkey fan Includes plaque with spread tail, spurs, beard, and skull $250
Preparation, Display & Specialty Work
Fish, Snakes, Reptiles, and Wet Specimens
- Fish / snakes Full body mount and minimal habitat $10-$15 per inch
- Other reptiles / wet specimens Reviewed individually Custom quote required
European Skulls, Display Ready
Includes lower jaw and mounted plaque.
- Small Rabbit or smaller $75-$125
- Medium Fox, bobcat, coyote $150
- Large Deer, hog, bear, etc. $200+
Beetle Cleaning Services
All bones are carefully and naturally cleaned using professional museum-grade methods for long-term preservation.
Cleaning is completed with dermestid beetles, proper degreasing, and peroxide whitening. Bones are never boiled or bleached.
Dermestid beetles work at their own pace, so exact turnaround time may not be guaranteed.
Full Skeletal Cleaning, Unarticulated
Bones returned loose. Ideal for collectors, artists, study, or future articulation projects.
- Small Rabbit or smaller $100-$150
- Medium Fox to coyote $250-$400
- Large Large dog, deer, etc. $400-$800+
- Sorting fee Labeled bags $25-$50
- Custom jar Can be decorated $30+
- Display-ready skull add-on Skull separated with teeth properly secured +$50
Articulated Skeletons, Display Ready
Built with precise osteological alignment and hand-posed to reflect natural anatomy, lifelike structure, or arranged aesthetic display. Shadow box and minimal habitat décor may be included depending on the project.
- Articulated skeletons Custom quote required $300 minimum
Pricing varies by species, size, completeness, repair needs, and display goals.
Skeletal Restoration
- Skeletal restoration Reassembly, adhesive repair, reconstruction of missing elements, and long-term refinishing $60-$100/hr
Rate is determined by required detail and difficulty.
Domestic Pet Memorial Work
Domestic pet memorial work is reviewed with care and quoted individually. Reference photos are required. Each request is reviewed for condition, preservation needs, display goals, and the most respectful path forward.
- Domestic pet memorial work Reviewed individually Custom quote only
Payment: Paid in full unless the project is a skeletal articulation or bone display, per owner review.
Policies & Fees
Add-Ons, Repairs, Deposits, and Timing
- Open mouth add-on Smaller mammals $100-$150
- Open mouth add-on Deer / black bear $150-$200
- Rush order Size dependent $200-$250
- Sewing fee Severe damage Up to $100
- Additional sewing fee Excessive cutting or multiple/severe damages Varies
- Freezer burn fee Tedious repair $50
- Wildlife mount deposit Paid at drop-off, remainder at pickup 50%
- Migratory birds Paid in full at drop-off Required
- Out-of-state commissions Approval required before shipping Fastest delivery with proper insulation
- Do not ship specimens before approval.
- Turnaround times vary by project and workload.
- Out-of-state commissions require approval before shipping.
- Wildlife mounts generally require a deposit at drop-off.
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