European Mount Update [Done]

Golden Eagle · Post by **Golden Eagle** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 2:05 pm

Last Weekend I boiled off my friends Buck Head. It took 3 different water changes and 5 hours to get it done. He had it froze for 2 years deciding to mount it or not and decided not to so his Son pulled it out of the freezer in July and skinned it but then got sidetracked. I had a stinky job for sure but got er done.

Today I started the Bleaching process. I went to the beauty supply store and got 40 strength peroxide. I will let it set 24 hours and then redo.

I have the wood all cut out at work and 2 coats of poly on it[ Wild Cherry].
I will post the final project pictures when complete.

I finally got the Plaque done and the skull done. The skull didnt turn out as well as I expected I think because it sat in a shed for 5 months after unthawing and some rot occurred. I think like Dutch says it needs paint now but I will leave that up to my friend the owner. It grosses out at 149 7/8 and nets 140 5/8. The G-4 is broke off on the right Antler.

groundpounder · Post by **groundpounder** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 2:08 pm

Great looking deer and I'm sure it will be an awesome looking mount!

honker · Post by **honker** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 2:28 pm

Looking good so far!

I have my 5pt done now. Just finished a couple days ago. It's been too cold (-20 with the windchill) to continue on my 8pt outside. I'm waiting to have both skulls done and then bleach together.

Thanks for the update GE

dutchhunter · Post by **dutchhunter** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 7:08 pm

i found the best way to finish them is with a coat of white paint to get that nice shine and a coat of clear on the horn DUTCH

Golden Eagle · Post by **Golden Eagle** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 7:01 pm

I think I will give him your advice Dutch and tell him to apply paint.

Sandman · Post by **Sandman** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 7:17 pm

Looks great~!

jay73 · Post by **jay73** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 7:18 pm

Nice mount.

Golden Eagle, why did your buddy not keep the bottom jaw? I think the mounts look good with the entire skull intact.

Jay

crazyfarmer · Post by **crazyfarmer** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 7:27 pm

looks darn good to me:)

8up · Post by **8up** » Wed Dec 24, 2008 12:18 am

Looks good. Everyone has different taste, I dislike paint on them myself. I soak mine in the peroxide rather than brush it on and use paper towel to wick the peroxide up to the bottom of the antler. This gives me a nice white skull with no paint. This is the buck I killed with my muzzleloader this year.

saxman · Post by **saxman** » Wed Dec 24, 2008 7:17 am

Nice racks and good jobs

ninepointer · Post by **ninepointer** » Wed Dec 24, 2008 8:37 am

8up wrote:I soak mine in the peroxide rather than brush it on and use paper towel to wick the peroxide up to the bottom of the antler. This gives me a nice white skull with no paint.

Similarly, I wrap the scull tightly with a white cotton cloth (a piece of an old T-shirt will do) and set it in shallow dish of peroxide. I use a turkey baster to "baste" the entire skull 2-3 times a day for several days until its white.

Good job Golden Eagle!

one shot scott · Post by **one shot scott** » Wed Dec 24, 2008 6:43 pm

Very nice job on the plaque Golden Eagle! The nicest ive seen so far.

R.J. · Post by **R.J.** » Wed Dec 24, 2008 7:08 pm

Awsome ! ... Great job !

WhiteTail · Post by **WhiteTail** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 9:02 am

Heres mine I just got back, Im happy with the job, got it hanging on the wall already

trky chsr · Post by **trky chsr** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 3:35 pm

Nice mount Whitetail. Is that one painted or bleached? If bleached it is an outstanding job! TC