MADE TO ORDER DIY Fawn Glow Fox Soft Mount Taxidermy Kit | Ready-to-Mount | Beginner Starter Kit for Soft or Traditional Taxidermy Kit ID #6

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, 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.

NOTE: This is a MADE TO ORDER listing. This means that the DIY kit will be assembled for you after purchase and may take 3-4 weeks to ship.

What’s Included in This Kit...

• 1 professionally soft-tanned pelt (See numbered listing photos)
• 3-page Starter & Resource Guide – perfect for beginners
• 2 Armature measurement sheets
• 1 pair of glass taxidermy eyes (See details below for the color included with this specific kit) 
• 1 taxidermy head form (species and size appropriate exact form may vary from picture.)
• 1 pair of ear liners (species and size appropriate)
• 4 oz container of taxidermy glue (enough for head and ears)
• 1 lb taxidermy clay (approximate weight)
• 2 steel lip tucking & sculpting tools
• 1 craft knife
• 1 foam cutting knife
• 2 mixing sticks
• 1 100m roll 6lb braided sewing thread (fishing line)
• 1 leather sewing kit which includes... (8 x heavy duty leather threads (various natural colors) （50m/54.6yard each roll, 2 x awl, 8 x curved upholstery needles, 1 x sewing thimble, 1 x measuring tape, 2 x finger cots, 1 x yarn scissors, 6 x pointed big eye needle, 3 x blunt big eye needle, 8 x sewing needles, 1 needle bottle, 20 x sewing pins)

Pelt Details: (this specific kit includes...)

Pelt Type / Color: x1 Fox #6 Fawn Glow

Eye Color included (see chart in listing photos): RF38

Notable blemishes or damages: Small rub spot (short fur) on chest between legs. Missing tail tip. Small, easy to repair skinning holes may be present.

Sourcing: This fox was captive raised in the USA. Please see our sourcing page for additional details or reach out to us via our contact page for questions.

*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...

• If you would like to choose an eye color that differs from the set provided, you will need to purchase the eyes separately. 
• Polyfil stuffing (12oz)
• Wire (for leg and body armature, if desired)
  
• 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 within 30 days of delivery. A $75 restocking fee will be withheld from any returned kits. Notify us immediately if you have any issues or concerns about your kit! Refunds will not be issued for pelts or kits for blemishes or damages noted in the description above. Customers will be responsible for return shipping costs. By purchasing this listing, you agree to our return and shipping policies.

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 objects, and materials that may be harmful if swallowed. Recommended for ages 16 and up, or with adult supervision.