How to do a European Mount. . . Maceration.

[adamR]

few questions:
1. The joints where the skull pieces meet are loose so I was going to get some zap a gap to fix them but can't find that stuff anywhere so is regular super glue going to work?

2. Should I glue the joints before I apply hydrogen peroxide or should I whiten first?

3. How do you apply the peroxide without getting it on the antlers?  Michelle I see you "soak" yours, does that mean you set it in a bucket of peroxide?

[PolarBear]

I use regular super glue.  Glue only after all bleaching is done. I mix 40 or 50 volume peroxide cream with haridressers bleach Basic White II into a pancake batter type consistency and paint it on with a brush avoiding anything that you do not want bleached. 

Here are some more nice, white maceration bucks.

[grundy53]

I use regular super glue.  Glue only after all bleaching is done. I mix 40 or 50 volume peroxide cream with haridressers bleach Basic White II into a pancake batter type consistency and paint it on with a brush avoiding anything that you do not want bleached. 

Here are some more nice, white maceration bucks.

This is what I do too. I like working with the paste. I also seran wrap the skull after I apply the paste. If you glue it before you bleach it it will show and not look good.

[sirmissalot]

The Saran Wrap is a good pointer Grundy I forgot about that. I no longer use the paste stuff but it does work great, is simple to use and easy to find.

[PolarBear]

If you saran wrap make sure it is in a good warm place.  The heat will help it penetrate better.  I also let my skull sit in really hot water for a while, blow them dry with an air compressor then put the peroxide mix on. 

[Lenvw]

Well, I just picked up a gallon of 20 volume peroxide, so hopefully that will work. Only one way to find out I guess.

[Michelle_Nelson]

20 Volume is only 6% peroxide.  The Brown bottle peroxide you buy in the store is 3%.  I use 30% on my skulls.  You can use either but the lower % the longer it takes to work.

10 Volume is 3%
20 Volume is 6%
30 Volume is 9%
40 Volume is 12%

I use 40 Volume on skulls I can't soak.

[Lenvw]

Dang, I was assuming that meant 20%, sure am glad you said something before I cracked that sucker open. Thanks. Guess ill be heading back to the salon store.

[robodad]

Can you coat the lower part of the antlers with like vaseline or something to keep the peroxide off ??

 BTW where do you get 30% peroxide, I would like to get some ?

[Bean Counter]

 

Most I have found is 12%.

[Lenvw]

I found 30% on amazon, but it was around $100/jug, I'm to Dutch for that. I do have another question though, after the maceration, can I just throw it straight into the dawn solution, or do I need to wait a little while?

[Michelle_Nelson]

I usually go over the skull with a tooth brush and soap and rinse it.  Than put it in the dawn solution.

[boneaddict]

Damn Polarbear.  I should have taken you up on that offer.  Those look nice!   I think I'll throw it out in the ant pile and let them macerate a bit.

[bearpaw]

Most I have found is 12%.

I would check with a hair stylist or a pharmacy?

[Skyvalhunter]

Did a Maceration on my Kodiak Griz, turned out well