A customer/ friend of mine just brought me two deer skulls that have been hanging out doors for about 4 years. He wants me to whiting and seal them. They look pitted and gray in color.
So I guess my questing is
Would any of you accept the job and if so would you handle them the same as a fresh skull or is there a different procedure?
Thank you for any and all help
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Bob, I would definitely accept the job and there is a difference in treating them vs. a fresh skull. After 4 years of sun and rain there is not going to be much in the way of flesh probably. I would just soak them up in water a week or so, brush clean, soak in water w/dawn detergent a week or so, rinse, let dry a day or so, peroxide till they whiten up pretty well, rinse/drain, sun, repairs/glue teeth etc. call and collect. Before starting I would advise customer that old weathered skulls can have very fragile parts and may not whiten in quite the same way as fresh skulls, customer will be prepared for skulls not to look all that great and will be impressed with your tallent when he gets the skulls back as they most likely will whiten nicely. Charge enough for your time which is probably worth more than you think-enjoy, Aaron H.