Nassologist and taxidermist Allis Markham taking measurements in her studio. She is in a black apron over a billowy, elegant vintage blouse in cream. Her hair is in an updo and there are mounted antelope on the wall behind her. (Photo via PreyTaxide… — Nassologist and taxidermist Allis Markham taking measurements in her studio. She is in a black apron over a billowy, elegant vintage blouse in cream. Her hair is in an updo and there are mounted antelope on the wall behind her. (Photo via PreyTaxidermy.com.)

Glass eyes! Pelts! Antlers! Hides! Bones! Tanning! Hilarious, charming and globally celebrated taxidermist Allis Markham chats about her passion for preserving animals for museums and institutions. She’s won multiple awards for her artful poses and meticulous work and with her flair for vintage styling, is perhaps the most elegant badass on planet Earth. Learn the process of making museum taxidermy, her favorite pieces she’s ever made, the best diorama halls, how to DIY a hide at home, the dos and don’ts of picking up roadkill, why she’s not a fan of crap taxidermy and if ...humans could theoretically be “stuffed.” She is a living dream, this woman.

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Glass eyes! Pelts! Antlers! Hides! Bones! Tanning! Hilarious, charming and globally celebrated taxidermist Allis Markham chats about her passion for preserving animals for museums and institutions. She's won multiple awards for her artful poses and meticulous work and with her flair for vintage styling, is perhaps the most elegant badass on planet Earth.

To learn more about Allis Markham and her work, see PreyTaxidermy.com

Follow Allis Markham at Instagram.com/allis and Twitter.com/allismarkham

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Some links which may be of use:

“Stuffed” documentary!

Prey Taxidermy classes

Advanced Taxidermy Training Center in Montana

Dried cats in your walls?

History of taxidermy

Preserving your pet with Precious Creatures

What is a … fleshing machine?