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Originally Posted by IronNoggin
Should never boil them. Makes the bones weak & flaky. Instead simply simmer to soften the various muscles and tendons (and NO that will not "drive the oil & fat deeper").
Then add a good shot of Dawn dishwashing soap to the warm water and let sit for 48 hours or more. That will de-grease (remove) pretty well all of the fat & oil. Let dry for a few days and if any yellow appears, repeat the de-greasing process.
Once dry, apply the peroxide. The week between should not make a difference IF you de-greased properly.
Once accomplished it should not yellow again.
I've done literally over a hundred skulls with that method, and all have turned out very well (and stay that way).
Here is an example. A Book Polar Bear Skull I did many years ago. Looks exactly the same today:
Cheers,
Nog |
Hey Matt, Do you pull teeth and regale them in or anything..Not sure what everyone else does for this. I have a Bear i did long ago, one of my first attempts and over time it has lost a couple of the front teeth.
Cheers.