A book enclosure for the storage, transport and display of decorative pins. The book has page (s) that open for the viewing, securing, protecting and safe transportation of decorative pins in which the page surface is comprised of a puncturable and resilient material for the piercing through and repositioning of the post (s) portion of a decorative pin(s) and defining a mounting surface for decorative pins. Between the page (s) there is a protective page to prevent decorative pins from contact and potential damage. A translucent front with a zipper allows for the display and viewing of decorative pins. A zipper closure allows for the secure closure to protect pins from falling out. The book has a removable strap for shoulder or cross-body portage or to hang for display. The back of the book has a pouch enclosure for the storage of pin backs.

A backplate includes a backplate body, a movable portion and an ejection structure. The backplate body includes an elastic material and has an edge portion and a central portion. The movable portion is arranged at a peripheral edge of the backplate body. The ejection structure is arranged on the backplate body and has a first operating state. The ejection structure is configured to eject the edge portion of the backplate body and the movable portion in a direction away from the central portion of the backplate body when it is in the first operating state, so that the edge portion of the backplate body extends in the direction away from the central portion thereof.

A portable skull boiler in accordance with embodiments has a boiler basin optimally sized and configured for effective cleaning of cervid heads, with head positioning means, nose submersion means, and three or more adjustable and removable legs. The basin has one or more lids, and an adjustably positionable heat source. The skull boiler may be disassembled with all components securable in the boiler basin for transport and storage. The basin having a non rectilinear shape that conformingly receives and retains cervid heads thereby minimizing the size and volume of the basin facilitating efficient operation using minimal fuel and water, and easy transport.

A grid pattern which includes a transparent window and handle is provided herein. Levelling and angle measurement components are provided that allow a user to determine balance and symmetry when working with subjects and the present invention. A hand held or floor stand can be used to steady the invention,

This invention relates to a taxidermy mounting apparatus. More particularly, there is provided for a taxidermy mounting apparatus comprising a backing board, a mannequin moulded on the backing board and a mounting device for use in mounting the mannequin and backing board relative to a supporting structure, the mounting device comprising a female member fixed non-rotatably in the mannequin and having an elongate socket extending therein to an open mouth aligned with an opening in the backing board, the socket being configured to receive, in use and in a non-rotatable manner, an elongate male member extending laterally from the supporting structure, such that the male member can then support the mounting apparatus relative to the supporting structure.

This invention relates to a taxidermy mounting apparatus. More particularly, there is provided for a taxidermy mounting apparatus comprising a backing board, a mannequin moulded on the backing board and a mounting device for use in mounting the mannequin and backing board relative to a supporting structure, the mounting device comprising a female member fixed non-rotatably in the mannequin and having an elongate socket extending therein to an open mouth aligned with an opening in the backing board, the socket being configured to receive, in use and in a non-rotatable manner, an elongate male member extending laterally from the supporting structure, such that the male member can then support the mounting apparatus relative to the supporting structure.

A system, method, and kit to convert an image from a source, such as a newspaper or magazine, into a form of art for display. Such images are enormous in quantity in everyday newspapers and magazines, so an individual has an enormous, though random, selection of art that appears in newspapers and magazines, daily or periodically. Since the source of the art is plentiful, and the system, method, and kit utilize relatively inexpensive materials and supplies, such created art will be substantially less expensive than comparable commercial retail art. The system, method, and kit may be easily used and understood by any individual including children.

A system, method, and kit to convert an image from a source, such as a newspaper or magazine, into a form of art for display. Such images are enormous in quantity in everyday newspapers and magazines, so an individual has an enormous, though random, selection of art that appears in newspapers and magazines, daily or periodically. Since the source of the art is plentiful, and the system, method, and kit utilize relatively inexpensive materials and supplies, such created art will be substantially less expensive than comparable commercial retail art. The system, method, and kit may be easily used and understood by any individual including children.

An animal skull mount clip system comprising a base, flexible legs extending from the base, and a mounting stud configured to attach the base to a mounting surface, where the flexible legs are configured to be inserted into a brain cavity of an animal skull through a foramen magnum of the animal skull by being flexed toward each other to clear the foramen magnum before expanding back to their original positions, thereby allowing the animal skull to be attached to the mounting surface by the flexible legs within the animal skull and the mounting stud.

An animal skull mount clip system comprising a base, flexible legs extending from the base, and a mounting stud configured to attach the base to a mounting surface, where the flexible legs are configured to be inserted into a brain cavity of an animal skull through a foramen magnum of the animal skull by being flexed toward each other to clear the foramen magnum before expanding back to their original positions, thereby allowing the animal skull to be attached to the mounting surface by the flexible legs within the animal skull and the mounting stud.