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Lone Star Taxidermy Supply Co.
632 5th Ave. North 
Texas City, TX
77590
 

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Updated 06/10/04

 

 

 

 

Habitat & Base Material

Lone Star Exclusive........
Introducing an exiting way to create custom bases. Lightweight and strong. Make use of all those old foam forms, Styrofoam packing, old Styrofoam ice chests, etc.

Cut backboard or base from plywood. Fashion wooden frame for feet. Glue pieces of styrofoam foam, urethane foam, etc, together to form shape of rock. Apply a thin layer of EZ Rock with trowel. Use paint brush and water to detail texture. Sand or dirt can be added to mixture or applied while EZ Rock is wet. Color can be added to added by using cement dye or can be painted after rock is dry. Allow 24-48 hours to dry. To make artificial logs look authentic, rough up foam, wipe down with acetone or lacquer thinner. Trowel thin layer of EZ Rock on surface, texture with damp brush. After drying, file down any sharp edges and paint. Extremely strong after drying.

Small kit contains: 1 quart adhesive & 4 pounds cement..............price. $9.50
Large kit contains: 1 gallon adhesive & 10 pounds cement..........price. $27.00
instructions included


 

Art. Rocks are a new product simulating natural stone.
Art. Rocks have received a warm reception from taxidermists around
the globe because they can enhance the beauty and increase the
value of many taxidermy and fish carving projects.
Art. Rocks are extremely lightweight, easily affixed, shaped and
painted to mimic many different kind of habitats (see other side).
Use Art. Rocks to make a sandy river bed or solid rock
surface...and everything in between.

Art. Rocks are an environmentally friendly product. Made out of
recycled glass that has been foamed with a patented formula, Art.
Rocks are made out of old bottles and containers that have NOT gone
to the landfill.
Weight:
1 lb. of Art. Rocks = .71 gallons!

Shaping
Art. Rocks are easy to shape with simple tools like files and hand
saws. Art. Rocks can also be made to your specifications with
drills, grinders, Dremmel tools and other power equipment.
Adhesion
Art. Rocks can be affixed to each other or a substrate with your
favorite adhesive or resin. You can even attach Art. Rocks to a
base using screws.
Coloring
Art. Rocks can mimic almost any natural stone with a little paint
and other tinting media. With a light application of sealant you
can give Art. Rocks a wet look.
Get Creative
Use your knowledge and imagination to come up with new ways to use
and apply Art. Rocks to your taxidermy projects. The creative
potential of Art. Rocks brand of simulated stone is almost
limitless.

Download Art. Rock Manual
Adobe Acrobat is required to view this manual. To download Adobe Acrobat
click here

1Pound Bag
Black River Sand
$5.95

1 Pound Bag
Kane River Rocks
1/2" -3/4"
$5.95

1 Pound Bag
Large Green River Rocks
2 ½" - 5"
$5.95

1 Pound Bag
Small Green River Rocks
1" - 2"
$5.95

1 Pound Bag
Snake River Gravel Chips
1/4" - 1/2"
$5.95

 

Polyurethane Foam

1 Gallon Kit - $68.00

 

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