GJMauro12 Report post Posted September 24, 2014 Sounds like a lot of wins In a short amount of time. Bull down, rack on the wall, meat in the freezer and back to work to make that money for you and the boss man! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturegirl Report post Posted September 24, 2014 I say you kick butt just because your baby is with you. Way to start em early Nice job on your bull too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesPursuit Report post Posted September 24, 2014 I'm diggin the custom cut on the barrel! Good job and congrats on all the wins the last few days! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted September 24, 2014 Did you use peroxide in the boil? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pyle762 Report post Posted September 24, 2014 For anyone interested in doing their own, just a few pointers that I may add...When you boil a skull, don't use a rolling boil; a simmer is all that is needed. A hard boil can mess up the bones and teeth. Also add some sal soda to the water. A cup or two should do. It will break down any flesh and turn it into a jelly like texture making it easier to remove. Sal soda is commonly available at the grocery store called Arm and Hammer Super Washing Soda. Also when you are done boiling it, soak it in some water with a cup or so of Dawn dishing washing soap for a day or so. It will pull the fat out of the bone that can later discolor the skull. I like a natural look on a skull, but if you want the bleached look, use the hydrogen peroxide that is available at a beauty supply place that girls use to bleach their hair. It is a powder that you mix with water to make a paste that you paint on the skull, and rinse off after a few hours. Repeat as neccesary. You can save a lot of money doing your own euro mounts and it is only a few hours worth of work. OP, You did good and the skull turned out great. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZHog Report post Posted September 24, 2014 Looks like a great job! Congrats and thanks for sharing the process you used. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tucson John Report post Posted September 24, 2014 Yeah! Looks awesome.......sounds like you are on a roll! Better go buy a couple of lottery tickets! Cute little Dude also! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dustin F Report post Posted September 24, 2014 Ha ha thanks I try to keep little man around the outdoor scene as much as possible so maybe instead of asking for an x box he will ask for some new binos or a new dozen of arrows instead at least that's the goal 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tucson John Report post Posted September 24, 2014 Oh he's hooked already! I can tell just from the look he has in your avatar photo! Good job Dustin! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dustin F Report post Posted September 25, 2014 Did you use peroxide in the boil?I did not use peroxide I put about a cup of bleach and about a cup of royal purple degreaser in with the water and to clarify it was not a rolling boil either just on the verge of a boil but more of a simmer. Once the skull was clean I changed out the water and allowed the head to soak in cold water with another cup of bleach to help kill the smell of any residual material and bacteria Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
