finishing skulls

Submitted by Fred on 01/22/2004. ( ) 216.221.104.27

when finishing your european mounts what is a good spray on sealer that wont turn yellow. I have thought about elmers glue but, isnt it hard to get into the delicate places with a brush without damaging it?

Return to Deer Taxidermy Category Menu


spray it

This response submitted by wetnwild on 01/22/2004. ( ) 24.128.109.191

Cut it 50/50 with water or to whatever ratio makes it sprayable


Something reversable

This response submitted by Raven on 01/22/2004. ( ) 24.150.166.254

I avoi white glue like the plague simply becasue of how hard it is to reverse it. If you notice humidity or oil problems later, it's far easier to remove a vinyl or acrylic application than white glue.

When I'm not using professional finishes like those used for fossil preservation etc, I prefer non-yellowing clear acrylic urethane. $5 for a small can will finish a lot of skulls.. and the good ones say non-yellowing right on them.

If you need to remove the finish to re-work skulls later, simply use some acetone and a tooth brsh or cropped paint brush and yer all set =)


Return to Deer Taxidermy Category Menu