The Process
A Clear Journey From
Collection to Release.
Careful preparation. Clear communication. Every step considered.
Step by Step
Select a Service Process
Explore the practical steps behind each service and see where your input is needed. Select a service below to view its process.
Mounting07 steps · From collection to finished presentation
- 01 /
Collection & documentation
Trophy collection, tagging, documentation, client contact and quotation.
Your partConfirm your instructions and approve the quotation.
- 02 /
Initial preparation
Initial skin and skull preparation.
- 03 /
Inspection & shaping
Skin inspection, repairs and manikin preparation.
- 04 /
Fitting & mounting
Fitting and mounting, with progress photographs where appropriate.
- 05 /
Drying & finishing
Drying, cleaning, painting and finishing.
- 06 /
Inspection & approval
Detailed inspection of the finished work and client approval.
Your partReview the finished work and provide your approval.
- 07 /
Settlement & crating
Balance settlement, crating and preparation for export.
Your partSettle the outstanding balance and confirm release arrangements.
Dip & Pack08 steps · Preparation for shipping specialists
- 01 /
Collection & identification
Collection, identification, documentation and quotation.
Your partConfirm your instructions and approve the quotation.
- 02 /
Inspection & cleaning
Inspection and removal of remaining tissue where required.
- 03 /
Disinfecting treatment
Treatment with suitable disinfecting products.
- 04 /
Drying & stabilisation
Drying and stabilisation.
- 05 /
Skulls & horns
Cleaning and preparation of skulls and horns.
- 06 /
Permit coordination
Permit coordination with the relevant specialists.
Your partProvide any requested destination or consignee details.
- 07 /
Protective packing
Protective packing in custom crates.
- 08 /
Specialist handover
Transfer to the appropriate shipping or export company.
Tanning10 steps · From salt-cured hide to prepared piece
- 01 /
Rehydration
Rehydration of salt-cured hides.
Your partConfirm your instructions and approve the quotation before work begins.
- 02 /
Cleaning & preparation
Cleaning and preparation.
- 03 /
Pickling
Pickling.
- 04 /
Neutralisation
Neutralisation.
- 05 /
Tanning
Application of tanning agents.
- 06 /
Oiling & conditioning
Oiling and conditioning.
- 07 /
Stretching & drying
Stretching and drying.
- 08 /
Softening & trimming
Shaving, softening and trimming where applicable.
- 09 /
Packing
Packing with the client’s other prepared trophies.
- 10 /
Export handover
Transfer for export processing.
Any timelines provided are estimates, not guarantees. Export and shipping arrangements are coordinated with the relevant specialists.
