There are probably not many people whothey can immediately say that a taxidermist is a rather rare profession. Although with the products manufactured by this master, we meet at an early age. As children, we all visited the zoological or local history museum. It is there that for the first time we are confronted with the fruits of this specialist’s work.
In antiquity in Russia such a master was called"chuchelnik" or "shushelnik". This profession flourished during the Victorian era. It was during these times that stuffed animals were not just made, they were stuffed with sawdust, straw or hay to give them maximum similarity with the living specimen. They were objects of art and luxury.
A taxidermist is a person of a unique profession.These rare masters cherish professional secrets and pass them only by inheritance. Old stuffed animals have been living for more than 200 years, but the secrets of their manufacture have been lost, but modern products with the right technology have been stored for no more than a hundred years.
Many people mistakenly believe that to master thisAnyone can be a profession. But because of its unattractiveness (working with chemicals, animal carcasses, etc.), it is not very popular. A good taxidermist is a person with knowledge in many areas: anatomy, zoology, he is a sculptor and an artist in one person. In addition, you must have certain knowledge of chemistry and veterinary medicine. This creativity is in its purest form, because it is necessary to achieve maximum similarity with the original.
Taxidermist services are not only in demandprivate collectors. Many museums are proud of the works of true masters. Prestigious hunting clubs and mansions of rich people do not do without such exhibits.
Abroad, this rare profession is flourishing.In the west, a taxidermist is a specialist working on new technologies using modern materials. You can get this prestigious profession in higher education institutions, and you can start working only after obtaining a license. In our country, educational institutions where it would be possible to get this rare profession do not exist. Russian taxidermists work in unsuitable premises. Only some studios are adequately equipped and can compete with foreign ones.
If you get a rare chance to get into itthe room, you will be struck by its similarity with the studio of the artist or sculptor. And this is not surprising. A taxidermist is a creative person. Around sketches, drawings of animals, sculptures. You will experience a persistent smell of chemicals, paint, glue and alcohol.
Frequent indignations about the humanity of thisprofession (because the main material for it are dead animals and birds). This is a moot point. With the same success, animal breeders and representatives of all professions associated with meat harvesting can be blamed for inhumanity. Although it should be recognized that the decoration of country villas can not be more important than protecting the animal world.
