Just finished a European Mount

[Bjorn]

Great work!!          

[Masham Man]

I'm with Mike. I've done alot of skull mounts and tried everthing. A couple years ago a taxidermist told me about the 40% creme developer (hair bleach). This stuff is amazing and a gallon jug will last along time.

[Masham Man]

I get mine from a local hair salon supply. Just don't tell them what you are using it for. Trust me you will get some wierd looks!   :eek:

[Rodd Szmania]

Nice job.

[Deadbolt]

Originally posted by Masham Man:
I'm with Mike. I've done alot of skull mounts and tried everthing. A couple years ago a taxidermist told me about the 40% creme developer (hair bleach). This stuff is amazing and a gallon jug will last along time.

40 vol its really 12% h2o2

[Wiley Coyote]

You did a fine job on that skull!  

[vernon]

looks good.  I like all the helpful hints on this post.  I've done multiple deer and elk skulls but always end up battling with them. Will try some of these chemicals/products this year.  thnx

[Procyon]

My bleaching preference is a paste created from magnesium carbonate and 50% hydrogen peroxide. Mix the chemicals together until you get a glue like consistency. Paint the paste on and place the skulls in the sun for a day. Each chemical can be purchased over the counter from chemical suppliers or commercial cleaning chemical suppliers.
As a daytime chemistry teacher/nighttime taxidermist, please use caution when working with chemicals. If you choose to go this route be sure to mix chemicals in a well ventilated area and wear protective clothing (eye protection, gloves, apron, long sleeves). This mixture initially produces fumes and can provide chemical burns if in contact with skin.

[yamaharider]

Looks great!!!

[BCWV]

Very nice!

[Deadbolt]

Originally posted by Procyon:
My bleaching preference is a paste created from magnesium carbonate and 50% hydrogen peroxide. Mix the chemicals together until you get a glue like consistency. Paint the paste on and place the skulls in the sun for a day. Each chemical can be purchased over the counter from chemical suppliers or commercial cleaning chemical suppliers.
As a daytime chemistry teacher/nighttime taxidermist, please use caution when working with chemicals. If you choose to go this route be sure to mix chemicals in a well ventilated area and wear protective clothing (eye protection, gloves, apron, long sleeves). This mixture initially produces fumes and can provide chemical burns if in contact with skin.

Another viable option for those who do not want to risk discoloring burrs or dont have the capability to repaint them.  I prefere soking for my buisness I feel I get better quality but like 3 vs 4 fletch its personal preference.

As for the paste if you are in a cool climate jsut be sure to use additional (heat lamp, space heater, or oven) and then wash off the remainder of the powder when dry.

Climbers chaulk or baby powder works for this method and is cheap.

[18thcentman]

Great job! A nice looking mount.

[bolong]

Nice job!  

[SpencerL]

Great job, the wife might even let me put something like that upstairs.