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Magnesium Carbonate

Discussion in 'Skulls and Skeletons' started by CDN.Back.To.Life, Jun 21, 2013.

  1. Jun 21, 2013 #1
    CDN.Back.To.Life

    CDN.Back.To.Life New Member

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    I am new to taxidermy and I purchased some Jonas Magnesium Carbonate a month ago. The box says to mix 3% peroxide with the powder to create a paste. The powder in my box is Grey. I researched Magnesium Carbonate on Wikipedia and the powder is supposed to be white. I tried to call Van Dykes where the powder was purchased but it is after hours.

    My question are as follows:
    If I put this grey powder(paste) on my deer skull I am planning to European is my skull gonna turn grey vs. the white color that should actually be?
    Did I get a bad batch or such?
    And any other tips would be greatly appreciated.
     
  3. Jun 21, 2013 #2
    bulldog4949

    bulldog4949 "Mounting your Memories"

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    Your skull should not turn grey. Just different color of their stuff. You can use stronger than 3% also without hurting anything.
     

  5. Jun 22, 2013 #3
    Sea Wolf

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    The mag carb is really only a carrier for the peroxide. It is basically inert. Instead of 3% I would use the hair salon 30 or 40 VOL. 40 VOL is 12%.
     
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