DIY Red Fox Soft Mount Taxidermy Kit | Ready-to-Mount Pelt | Beginner Starter Kit for Soft or Traditional Taxidermy

DIY Soft Mount Taxidermy Kit – Beginner-Friendly Kit

Create your own soft mount or traditional taxidermy piece with this DIY taxidermy kit! Each pelt has been professionally prepped and soft tanned by an experienced taxidermist, making it an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced artists. Whether you’re learning soft mount techniques for the first time or expanding your taxidermy skills, this kit provides the essential taxidermy materials you need to get started.

*See pictures for details about flaws or blemishes on each pelt*

What’s Included in This Kit...

1 professionally soft-tanned pelt (your choice)
4-page Starter & Resource Guide – perfect for beginners
1 pair of realistic glass eyes (random natural color)
1 taxidermy head form
1 pair of ear liners
4 oz container of taxidermy glue (enough for head and ears)
1 lb taxidermy clay (approximate weight)
1 steel lip tucking & sculpting tool
2 mixing sticks

*This is a DIY kit and requires hands-on assembly!!!*

Basic crafting or taxidermy knowledge is helpful, but the included guide is designed to support beginners. Final results will vary depending on experience, technique, and artistic style. If you have any questions about this kit or would like help choosing the right pelt for your project, feel free to message me, I’m happy to help!

Additional Supplies You’ll Need (Not Included) To complete your mount...

Polyfil stuffing (12oz)
Galvanized steel wire (for leg and body armature, if desired)
Needle and thread
Recommended: waxed nylon cord or fishing line (6 lb minimum)
Hot glue gun
Quilt batting
¼ cup table salt
Small plastic container for rehydration

These items are easy to source and allow you to build your mount to your preference!

This kit does not include step-by-step, start-to-finish instructions. Instead, it provides a starter and resource guide designed to help you understand the materials, basic processes, and where to find reliable educational resources to continue learning.

Taxidermy (especially soft mount work) is a hands-on skill that benefits from independent research and practice. This kit is intended for those who are comfortable learning through external tutorials, reference materials, and guided experimentation, or who already have some familiarity with the process.

If you’re motivated to learn and ready to dive in, this kit offers a solid foundation to get started.

Please note: Due to the nature of this product, refunds cannot be issued if the pelt or any items in the kit have been altered, rehydrated, cut, or otherwise modified. To be eligible for a return, the kit must be returned in the same condition in which it was received.

Mountability is guaranteed based on our own professional preparation standards and level of experience. We strongly recommend that customers attempting to mount this pelt have prior knowledge of the taxidermy process.

As with all natural materials, pelts may display minor blemishes or imperfections, which are noted above and do not affect overall usability.

WARNING: This kit contains small parts, sharp parts, and materials that may be harmful if swallowed. Recommended for ages 16 and up, or with adult supervision.