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BLEACHING SKULLS
This advice is meant for the home hobbist, that would like
to make extra money, or just for personal enjoyment.
If you have a prized trophy skull etc. that you'd like to
preserve, I strongly recommend you take it to a
professional taxidermist.
to make extra money, or just for personal enjoyment.
If you have a prized trophy skull etc. that you'd like to
preserve, I strongly recommend you take it to a
professional taxidermist.
Preserving & Cleaning Naturally Bleached Skulls
Rinse the skull with a garden hose. This is to get rid of all
the loose materials. Let it soak for a few hours in a bleach
water solution (approx 2 cups bleach to 5 gallons of water).
Wash it thoroughly with bleach water, scrubbing gently in
the crevices. Rinse it well, and then let dry completely.
You can also us a pressure washer to clean larger skulls
after they've been soaked. But please exercise extreme
caution when doing this!! As the pressure washer is very
powerful and can damage skulls if not used carefully.
If you can let it dry in the sun for a few days, that would be
best. Now your skull is prepared.
If you want your skull whiter, at this point (as long as your
skull is fully dried) you can get a can of white primer and
spray it. Either mask off or remove the teeth. Let dry.
Or you can always get a can of white wood stain and paint it
on.
Next, get some Elmer's white glue or a wood glue (make
sure it's clear drying), and a artists brush. Fill in ALL the
cracks. Especially around the teeth. If the crack in the
middle of the skull is too wide to hold the glue, than you
can place some scrunched up saran wrap on the inside of
the behind the crack to help hold the glue in place.
When the glue is dry and clear ( usually a few days later)
you can decorate your skull with a painted design, if you
like .
Finally, spray the entire skull with a few light coats of your
favorite clear coat.
Your skull is now done. Or... you can have even more fun
and go to your local craft store and find feathers, beads,
etc to further decorate it.
Rinse the skull with a garden hose. This is to get rid of all
the loose materials. Let it soak for a few hours in a bleach
water solution (approx 2 cups bleach to 5 gallons of water).
Wash it thoroughly with bleach water, scrubbing gently in
the crevices. Rinse it well, and then let dry completely.
You can also us a pressure washer to clean larger skulls
after they've been soaked. But please exercise extreme
caution when doing this!! As the pressure washer is very
powerful and can damage skulls if not used carefully.
If you can let it dry in the sun for a few days, that would be
best. Now your skull is prepared.
If you want your skull whiter, at this point (as long as your
skull is fully dried) you can get a can of white primer and
spray it. Either mask off or remove the teeth. Let dry.
Or you can always get a can of white wood stain and paint it
on.
Next, get some Elmer's white glue or a wood glue (make
sure it's clear drying), and a artists brush. Fill in ALL the
cracks. Especially around the teeth. If the crack in the
middle of the skull is too wide to hold the glue, than you
can place some scrunched up saran wrap on the inside of
the behind the crack to help hold the glue in place.
When the glue is dry and clear ( usually a few days later)
you can decorate your skull with a painted design, if you
like .
Finally, spray the entire skull with a few light coats of your
favorite clear coat.
Your skull is now done. Or... you can have even more fun
and go to your local craft store and find feathers, beads,
etc to further decorate it.
Tips for finding skulls to work on:
- visit a local farmer. It's a great way to meet new people
and get skulls for cheap, or even FREE. Many farmers are
also more than happy to give you skulls, for a painted
skull in return.
- stop by and visit your local taxidermist. If you haven't
visited one yet, you'll be amazed by their showroom!
It's often filled with customers orders that are ready to go,
so it ends up looking like a beautiful mini museum.
You may be able to have the taxidermist supply you with a
few skulls, or they should be able to point you in the right
direction.
Please keep in mind, that a taxidermist WILL charge for
their skulls, but they will be professionally prepared and
ready to paint!!
- visit a local farmer. It's a great way to meet new people
and get skulls for cheap, or even FREE. Many farmers are
also more than happy to give you skulls, for a painted
skull in return.
- stop by and visit your local taxidermist. If you haven't
visited one yet, you'll be amazed by their showroom!
It's often filled with customers orders that are ready to go,
so it ends up looking like a beautiful mini museum.
You may be able to have the taxidermist supply you with a
few skulls, or they should be able to point you in the right
direction.
Please keep in mind, that a taxidermist WILL charge for
their skulls, but they will be professionally prepared and
ready to paint!!
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