Where do you cut a deer’s head for a European mount?

Asked by: Claudia Agredo

Once the joint is revealed and all connective tissue has been cut, twist the head until the head breaks free of the neck. Cut a line to the bone from the back of the skull over the top of the nose to the mouth. Cut to the bone around each antler. Cut a line joining the cut from each antler to the cut between them.

Where do you cut a deer’s head off with a European mount?

Cut all the way through the high. Pull it back up and I just start peeling. It off remember always have your knife blade to the side or up never cut down. So I'm just right along the edge of the bone.

How do you cut the skull for the euro mount?

Once you get enough of that meat cut off around the bottom jaw. You should be able to just pry. And what you can't pry. You can cut as you pry.

Where do you cut the head off a deer?

Yeah just a little top. I have to cut some of the connective tissue. They have left a little bit of connective tissue. That comes right off.

How long to boil skull for European mount?

Fill a medium to large stock pot with water (just enough to cover the skull, not the antlers), add in your Washing Soda, place on your cooking system, and bring to a rolling boil over medium to high heat. Boil for 30 minutes. Monitor this to ensure the entire skull remains below the water line. Remove from the pot.

Where should I cut for a European mount?

Cut any connective tissue holding the head to the neck. Once the joint is revealed and all connective tissue has been cut, twist the head until the head breaks free of the neck. Cut a line to the bone from the back of the skull over the top of the nose to the mouth. Cut to the bone around each antler.

How do you do a European mount at home?

So what we're going to do is go through and remove as much excess meat off the skull as possible. And this point you don't want to use a whole lot of downward.

How do you cut a deer skull?

The sawzall works real good for this. Project. From the top of the skull. We're gonna put her blade 3/4 inch below the top right here and we're gonna cut straight down into this cut we've done here.

How do you remove a deer skull?

You need to make sure you're getting all the tissue. Off every hole every orifice anywhere that there's meat or tissue that grows in and around anything on the skull.

What’s the easiest way to do a European mount?

For this method you simply bury the skull up to the antler pedicles. And let nature take its course for several weeks to several months.

How long do you leave peroxide on deer skull?

Place in hydrogen peroxide



Remember to use gloves and protective goggles. Leave the skull in the hydrogen peroxide until it has reached the desired whiteness. For a deer skull, this usually takes 24 hours. Be careful not to leave the skull in the hydrogen peroxide for too long.

How do you make a deer skull not stink?

Boil the skull portion for several minutes then soak in bleach. Or just hang it outside for a year or two. wabi wrote: Boil the skull portion for several minutes then soak in bleach. Or just hang it outside for a year or two.

How do you clean a skull without boiling it?

Flushing water through the brain cavity and nasal cavity will work out some of the residual tissue in these bones. After the skull is as clean as you can get it, soak it in an enzyme-bleach powder (such as Biz) using about ¾ cup to a gallon of water.

Will hydrogen peroxide damage bones?

Take care when working with concentrated hydrogen peroxide and keep out of reach of children and pets. Never use bleach on bones as it will damage the bone and in time the bone will start to yellow.

How do you seal a deer skull?

I use a UV protective. Clear coat like I said before and whether you want a glossy or matte finish is up to you now I do recommend a spray on clear coat as opposed to a painting.

What do you put in the water when boiling a deer skull?

When you’ve got as much tissue out as possible, cover the skull — not the antlers — with water and a few tablespoons of Amway dishwashing powder or its equivalent. Boil or, better yet, simmer the skull for about 1-1/2 hours (less for a small deer, as too much boiling can loosen the fragile bone connections).

What does borax do to a deer skull?

Re: Boiling a Deer Skull



Put a little borax in the boiling water. I use about a 1/2 cup per gallon. It will help dissolve a lot of the soft tissue. Boil for 20 minutes and then pick out as much stuff as possible and then repeat with clean water and borax until the skull is clean.

Does borax Whiten deer skull?

I just soak the skulls in a bucket with a good concentration of Dawn. I added a little Borax to this second soak of the deer skull. To whiten, I used a mix of the stuff you get from hair salons. Just mix in enough power to get to a gel type consistency and paint it on.

How much peroxide does it take to bleach a deer skull?

With 40-vol peroxide (available at any beauty supply store), use a paintbrush and apply a healthy coating all over the skull. Be careful not to get any on the antlers. Set it out in the sun and allow it to completely dry. Step 7: Rinse the peroxide off with water and allow the skull to dry.

What kind of peroxide for European mount?

Regular 3% hydrogen peroxide from your local Walmart will get the job done just fine. Fill your pot 50 percent full with hydrogen peroxide, then place the skull inside, and next fill the rest of the pot with water until it completely covers the skull.

How long should bones sit in hydrogen peroxide?

24 hours

In general, I soak bones in hydrogen peroxide for 24 hours. This is usually long enough to get them white to my liking.

How do you get the smell out of a European mount?

Yeah, I soaked it in water for a few days and worked the flesh off. When it was mostly clean I boiled it in water and soap. I got the rest off then added hydrogen peroxide.

What does bleach do to bones?

Bleach undermines the structural integrity of the bones, so they won’t last. Try to avoid using any cleaning products or detergents that may contain bleach in them when degreasing your bones. (We’ll talk about how to properly degrease your bones a bit later.)