Bring Your Visions Back To Life
European Mounts
Our basic service includes beetle cleaning only. Once the hide is removed*, dermestid beetles meticulously pick the bone clean, leaving the skull entirely intact. Degreasing, whitening, antler touch ups and sealing are not included.
This option offers a cost-effective alternative to a fully processed European mount with a much shorter turnaround time, and allows you to be in control of how you finish your mount without the hassle of de-fleshing.
*$20 skinning fee
This service includes defleshing, degreasing, whitening, rearticulation, antler touchups (if needed) and sealing for a complete, museum-quality mount. This service includes a lifetime guarantee of quality, and can be retouched at any time at no extra cost with proof of purchase.
We offer a variety of backings including skull hooks, plaques, natural items (e.g. driftwood, rounds, root balls), and custom backings that can be commissioned at additional cost. Just leave it in the notes or give us a call at 410-914-7367.
Life happens, and mounts can take a beating. Whether it fell off the wall, got damaged during a move, aged, or you simply weren’t happy with it, we’re here to help.
Our refurbishing services are priced on a case-by-case basis, as it covers a broad range of disrepair. The base rate is $15 per hour, with a $15 non-refundable deposit that will count toward your invoice total.
Who we are
Welcome to Laughing Fox Boneworks, where our mission is to breathe a second life back into what the dead leave behind.
We are a veteran- and woman-owned, family-run taxidermy and bone art studio that transforms ethically sourced remains into artful European mounts and commissions. Born from a love of nature and respect for the life it held, we celebrate the cycle of life—every piece is 100% ethically sourced and crafted to be treasured for the duration of it’s new life. We find the beauty in the echoes of life that resonate within.
My name is Kate Porter. I am the owner, animal lover, artist, hunter, Army veteran, mother and wife behind LFB since 2019. I found myself dabbling in processing my own mounts before finally turning my paintbrush to the finished products, thusly discovering my artistic voice and an even deeper respect for all living things we have the pleasure of coexisting with. During the pandemic, I decided to share that beauty with the world, bringing us to where we are today.
So, welcome, and feel free to stay awhile and browse around. We are so grateful that you are here.
Stay Spooky,
Laughing Fox
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