10-29-2009, 05:31 PM
Hey, I've heard a few people talking about european mounts on here lately, so I thought I would start a thread on that.
Back durring the '05 season, my wife killed a nice 4x4 that we decided to do european (not really having a clue how to do it mind you).
We left it out in the weather for a couple years and most of the junk has come off the skull. However there is still a fair amount of the really tough trash that won't come off, plus the skull is far from being that pretty pure white color.
Furthermore, from being out in that weather, the antlers have lost their color, as well as become a bit pourous. [:/] I would like to restore them to the way they used to look if possible.
So I was just wondering if any of you pros out there had any pointers for me on how to finish the job, and/or if there is any hope. I've heard about boiling and everything, but do you put bleach in the water?? Please give as much detail as you can.
Thanks in advance to those who take the time to offer up any advice. [
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Back durring the '05 season, my wife killed a nice 4x4 that we decided to do european (not really having a clue how to do it mind you).
We left it out in the weather for a couple years and most of the junk has come off the skull. However there is still a fair amount of the really tough trash that won't come off, plus the skull is far from being that pretty pure white color.
Furthermore, from being out in that weather, the antlers have lost their color, as well as become a bit pourous. [:/] I would like to restore them to the way they used to look if possible.
So I was just wondering if any of you pros out there had any pointers for me on how to finish the job, and/or if there is any hope. I've heard about boiling and everything, but do you put bleach in the water?? Please give as much detail as you can.
Thanks in advance to those who take the time to offer up any advice. [
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