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Down on One Knee Taxidermy

You've waited years for this, they reach into their pocket and pull out a... Rabbit Head?


How thrilled would you be if the box your proposal ring was stored in was an actual animal head? Personally, I would be more excited about the box than the ring. These unique engagement ring boxes are a stunner for any taxidermy or oddity fans. Instagram user @kady_rose is an animal scientist, artist, taxidermist, and vegetarian who creates such amazing boxes (and more!)



I do not know the exact method Kady uses to make these pieces, but if I were to guess it could be as follows. She purchases (or makes her own) foam mold of the desired animal, along with acquiring the correct eyed for the taxidermy. She splits the mould along the mouth, carving out what space is needed to place the ring. Its probably at this stage she adds a hinge to the foam mount and also cuts the mouth of the pelt to be larger. Kady then mounts the prepared skin on the foam mould. The inside remainder of the mouth is either flocked or covered with velvet, adding in the bumps that hold the ring. 

Find Kady and more of her work on her website, Etsy, Instagram and Tiktok.

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