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       CODE: 199.261-010 Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): TAXIDERMIST (profess. & kin.)
Prepares, stuffs, and mounts skins of birds or animals in lifelike form: Removes skin from dead
body with special knives, scissors, and pliers, taking care to preserve hair and feathers in natural
state. Rubs preservative solutions into skin. Forms body foundation by building up on wire
foundation with papier mache and adhesive tape, to give natural attitude and show form and muscles
of specimen. Covers foundation with skin, using specified adhesive or modeling clay. Affixes eyes,
teeth, and claws; dresses feathers, and brushes fur to enhance lifelike appearance of specimen. May
mount specimen in case with representations of natural surroundings. May make plaster cast of
specimen to enhance physical details preparatory to making papier mache mold. May dress-out,
preserve, or otherwise prepare animal carcasses preparatory to scientific or exhibition purposes.
GOE: 01.06.02 STRENGTH: M GED: R5 M3 L4 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
ONET CROSSWALK: 39999E Taxidermists
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