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Logs · December 9, 2008, 10:38 AM

Didn't use a kit, probably should have though. OOOPS too late now.

I typically just put the horns on a plaque and do the red velvet thing, but this one I wanted to try the skull mount.

I boiled it for about 5 hours which is WAY to long the bone is pretty soft in areas. I didn't realize how fragile the front bone were and they are gone. After boiling I scraped off most of the flesh.

I then took a mixture of Salt and Borax and let it sit for two weeks.

Next I went to a hair product supply store, yep the only guy in the place. And bought some 40% peroxide $2.00. I recommend not telling them what you are going to use if for. The lady asked me and I said I wanted to bleach out a skull. WOW the look on her face.... I guess I should have said Deer Skull.

I let the Peroxide sit over night TWICE and rinsed with water.

Took a dremel tool to some of the areas trying to get more dried meat off and here we are.

I will try the peroxide for two days to see if I can get it lighter. Still a work in progress by a rookie.

December 9, 2008, 10:38 AM	#7
Logs Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 1999 Location: BLUEGRASS STATE KY USA Posts: 1,780	Didn't use a kit, probably should have though. OOOPS too late now. I typically just put the horns on a plaque and do the red velvet thing, but this one I wanted to try the skull mount. I boiled it for about 5 hours which is WAY to long the bone is pretty soft in areas. I didn't realize how fragile the front bone were and they are gone. After boiling I scraped off most of the flesh. I then took a mixture of Salt and Borax and let it sit for two weeks. Next I went to a hair product supply store, yep the only guy in the place. And bought some 40% peroxide $2.00. I recommend not telling them what you are going to use if for. The lady asked me and I said I wanted to bleach out a skull. WOW the look on her face.... I guess I should have said Deer Skull. I let the Peroxide sit over night TWICE and rinsed with water. Took a dremel tool to some of the areas trying to get more dried meat off and here we are. I will try the peroxide for two days to see if I can get it lighter. Still a work in progress by a rookie.