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Re: How to do a European Mount. . . Maceration.
« Reply #60 on: March 21, 2009, 08:02:24 AM »
So here are a few bleached skull pics.  I still need to get them on boards but they turned out very good.  I still have one in the broth so I'll get some pics up later.  Thanks for the process Michelle the deer is the best one I havea ever done, I used to boil.  THanks again,
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Re: How to do a European Mount. . . Maceration.
« Reply #61 on: March 21, 2009, 08:16:21 AM »
Thanks for the process Michelle the deer is the best one I havea ever done, I used to boil.  THanks again,
WACAT


The Maceration process makes a world of difference compared to boiling, doesn't it?  :chuckle:




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Re: How to do a European Mount. . . Maceration.
« Reply #62 on: March 21, 2009, 08:20:14 AM »
Nice Job WACATHUNTER, nice to see a do-it yourselfer take the high road and do skulls one of the "right" ways. Makes a world of differance with the finished product!! Skulls look great!

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Re: How to do a European Mount. . . Maceration.
« Reply #63 on: March 21, 2009, 08:26:23 AM »


The Maceration process makes a world of difference compared to boiling, doesn't it?  :chuckle:




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That's what I've been saying for years, but a lot of hunters like taking the short cuts to get theirs done faster.
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I just took a hunters do it youself job and tried to "fix it" so it looked halfway descent. Should have just done it right the first time  ;)

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Re: How to do a European Mount. . . Maceration.
« Reply #64 on: March 22, 2009, 10:15:02 PM »


I think the boiling method is more of an instant gratification of getting it done quick so a hunter can hang it on the wall.  More often than not the quick way is not the best way.  Than again what do we know we only do this kinda stuff every day.

Yes, I do realize not everyone can affored to have every skull professionally done.

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Re: How to do a European Mount. . . Maceration.
« Reply #65 on: March 23, 2009, 02:45:56 PM »
Great job.  Those look so much better than the early stuff you did back in the day.  Remember the smell???? 

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Tule, the other white meat.

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Re: How to do a European Mount. . . Maceration.
« Reply #66 on: March 23, 2009, 04:46:56 PM »
nicely done.

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Re: How to do a European Mount. . . Maceration.
« Reply #67 on: March 23, 2009, 08:51:24 PM »
Thnks all.  I used to boil/simmer back in the day like klick said, I am hooked on maceration now!
WACAT

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Re: How to do a European Mount. . . Maceration.
« Reply #68 on: March 23, 2009, 09:24:19 PM »
Thnks all.  I used to boil/simmer back in the day like klick said, I am hooked on maceration now!
WACAT

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Re: How to do a European Mount. . . Maceration.
« Reply #69 on: October 20, 2009, 08:17:02 PM »
Just reviving this thread.  I have boiled approximatly 3 skulls with great success and this year I am giving maceration a try.  Boy does it stink!  I will take pictures when I am done!

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Re: How to do a European Mount. . . Maceration.
« Reply #70 on: November 01, 2009, 04:39:24 PM »
Michelle, I have the elk in the bucket soaking! : )

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Re: How to do a European Mount. . . Maceration.
« Reply #71 on: November 01, 2009, 04:45:25 PM »
Michelle, can you show some mounting techniques on boards?

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Re: How to do a European Mount. . . Maceration.
« Reply #72 on: November 01, 2009, 08:12:28 PM »
I know I am not Michelle but...

Be sure to put it somewhere you don't mind getting really really rank!  I had to buy a 55 gal brute with lid and relocate them outside!  My garage still is rank after 1 week of airing out!

Check out van dykes taxidermy for plaque kits!  They have cheapie to very elaborate. 


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Re: How to do a European Mount. . . Maceration.
« Reply #73 on: November 02, 2009, 07:48:53 PM »
Home Depot has some heavy duty black totes with yellow lids that I have found are just about right for macerating Elk Skulls.  I have 2 elk skulls and 1 bear skull going right now.  They are all in the degreaser right now.  Getting ready to do another batch of skulls.

As far as mounting them to boards I will have to take some pic's.

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Re: How to do a European Mount. . . Maceration.
« Reply #74 on: November 04, 2009, 09:55:38 AM »
Was the tape just holding teeth in or what was it for? I have an antelope head in a bucket but with no heater. Any harm in this other than taking a longer time? Thanx
I have Man Chit to do

 


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