Ford's Odds and Ends

Ford's Odds and Ends Non traditional taxidermist specializing in reptile articulations. Terminology as it stands for my work

Specimen- The animal being commissioned or worked on.

Ford’s Odds and Ends FAQS & Q&A

This section is for some of most commonly asked questions so you can find some answers to basic questions such as where are you based?, what services do you provide etc. Articulation- The skeletal remains being put together in a display. Scientific display- anatomically correct positioning no decor. Decor display- anatomically correct but with decor such as mos

s, flowers, mushrooms, and or insects. Fantasy- making inaccurate anatomical displays with decor (such as a dragon-bearded dragon with mummified wings)

Wet specimen- formalin fixed (injected then soaked for the appropriate amount of time leeched and housed in jars with alcohol)

Mummification- process depends on specimen but most animals are first formalin fixed then dried, depending on species painting is also needed. Can go into a shadow box. Question 1: What services do you provide? Reptile skin preservation, mummification, wet specimens, with a specialization articulations, mainly reptiles. Articulations are currently closed. Question 2: How much is your service? Estimates are given based on specimen sizing, display decor and casings, and difficulty of the requested pose/decor. When given an estimate I try to factor in all costs for labor and materials. If larger displays/ change into more difficult posing/ extra decor is requested the estimate will be reevaluated. Estimates do not include any shipping or taxes. All commissions require contracts all changes must be agreed to in writing. Question 3: What sort of payments do you take? Is a deposit required? We invoice through Square, you do not need a Square account to pay your invoice just an email to send it to. On wet specimens, mummification, and skin tanning a 50% non refundable deposit is due after service contracts are signed. The remaining balance and return shipping is due upon completion. When/if articulation commissions are reopened, any under 1k have a 50% non refundable deposit, any above 1k will have 35% non refundable deposits. Question 4: How do I ship frozen specimens? The preferred method is through FedEx ( I can provide a label at cost, due with deposit). However, you can use your own shipper if using an over night service. DO NOT USE USPS. A box lined with styrofoam and packed with ice packs and decent insulation is best. Insulation can be paper, newspaper, bags, etc. but styrofoam linking the box is the next best thing to an actual cooler. FAQS

Articulation commissions are closed until further notice. You can still inquire about them if you’re 100%serious and ready to have work done. If I feel like our views align and I’d like to work on your piece I will add you to my waitlist. Reptile tanning, mummification, and wet specimen commissions are OPEN. All invoices are good for 24 hours if canceled or unpaid WITHOUT COMMUNICATION within that time a $35 late fee will occur. All deposits are NON REFUNDABLE and due after contracts are signed. If you miss two invoices WITHOUT COMMUNICATION commissions are due in full to be completed. If you can not do full payment any work incurred during that time is due and return shipping with items as is. If there is non payment and no communication a written notice will be sent, after that notice if 30 days have gone by without any contact or communication all unpaid or unclaimed items will be finished and put up for sale.

Progress on this macaw 🖤
04/09/2025

Progress on this macaw 🖤

Current sewing adventures
04/08/2025

Current sewing adventures

All bags and items I sew will be posted to the website just had to cancel my first invoice due to non-payment and will n...
03/27/2025

All bags and items I sew will be posted to the website just had to cancel my first invoice due to non-payment and will not be doing that again if there is something you want and it's not on the website yet please ask and I'll add it.

NO more custom fabric orders for bags unless you order the fabric yourself and have it shipped to me

I'll also be fairly picking on accepting custom orders.

Working on a small gaboon viper and a macaw and will be reopening customs I believe by may (should be done with current commissions (hopefully) by then)

Recent vinyl bag made for tax 🖤

03/15/2025

Sent home the panther chameleon today, I have a macaw and a smaller gaboon display I'm still working on. Once these guys get closer to finishing I will be opening commisons limiting them to 3/4 at a time like usual. Keep an eye on the page as after I finish one of these guys will make a post to get contracts set up and out so I can have items shipped to me for cleaning as I finish up the last.

I'm also ISO passed chameleons (not as commisions as ones I can purchase for my own art)

🦒 🦒
03/07/2025

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For eviction vinyl oddity shelf bag inside cotton by tula pink 10x126️⃣5️⃣+shipping
03/06/2025

For eviction vinyl oddity shelf bag inside cotton by tula pink 10x12
6️⃣5️⃣+shipping

And he's complete 🖤 two more commissions to finish then I can work on my freezer items. I do have a few puff adder and a...
03/02/2025

And he's complete 🖤 two more commissions to finish then I can work on my freezer items. I do have a few puff adder and a gaboon or two.

Tail toes and display case left to make
02/16/2025

Tail toes and display case left to make

What's a hobby of yours....I do puzzles lol
02/15/2025

What's a hobby of yours....
I do puzzles lol

Chilean flamingo wing legal in USA not on MBTA zoo specimen 05 wing displayFor eviction
01/20/2025

Chilean flamingo wing legal in USA not on MBTA zoo specimen 05 wing display

For eviction

Chilean flamingo legal in USA zoo specimen tag 05 wing display not finished
01/19/2025

Chilean flamingo legal in USA zoo specimen tag 05 wing display not finished

Eviction 50+shipping
01/10/2025

Eviction 50+shipping

Even though ups didn't get home there in time Rupert is home safe....debating posting wings up as is or trying to make a...
01/10/2025

Even though ups didn't get home there in time Rupert is home safe....debating posting wings up as is or trying to make a display with them? They are fully feathered

What do you think? A) make a display B) Post them as is

If i post them as is would it be better to post as the pair or individually?

Chilean flamingo zoo specimen tag 05 legal in the USA

Not an oddity but since I work in a sewing shop have been making more fabric items I have several bags made and have bee...
01/08/2025

Not an oddity but since I work in a sewing shop have been making more fabric items I have several bags made and have been being asked about customs so at some point this week will add what I've already made and a customs tab to the website

EVICTED Chilean flamingo legal in the USA zoo specimen tag 05
12/30/2024

EVICTED
Chilean flamingo legal in the USA zoo specimen tag 05

12/28/2024

🖤🖤INTERACTION POST🖤🖤

Sorry I've not been active life has been weird. I am however working on the last 3 commisons I have still then going through my freezers and getting pieces up.

However my dog decided that my Flamingo I've been building for almost a year now that's been in the same spot the whole time, had some legs he wanted to try out 😑😑😑 so my Flamingo articulation is no more, I do have all peices ouside of the legs and feet I'll be parting out some bones and such ill be making jewelry with (will not be cheap) but may do a half mount plaque with head and neck bones as opposed to parting out skull and neck.

What do you think?

Bitis caudalis wet for eviction
10/30/2024

Bitis caudalis wet for eviction

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