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Grease In Antlers

Discussion in 'Beginners' started by Down South Taxidermy and Oddities, Sep 30, 2021.

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  1. Sep 30, 2021 #1
    Down South Taxidermy and Oddities

    Down South Taxidermy and Oddities Member

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    I’m having a very hard time removing some grease spots out of some whitetail antlers. The skull slipped just a little too far down into the degreasing tank at one point. I’m currently degreasing with ammonia and water at 120 degrees. Can I submerge the antlers in this solution? Any tips on how to get the grease out of the antlers? They are a bit sun bleached. This one has me stumped. Help!!!
     
  3. Sep 30, 2021 #2
    Tnrandy

    Tnrandy Active Member

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    Do you have any pictures. Submerging the antlers into ammonia will not hurt them, you might get a little discoloration, but that can easily be touched up. Do you also use dawn or other degreaser?
     

  5. Sep 30, 2021 #3
    Sea Wolf

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    You can submerge them completely with no issues. I also use the stronger 10% ammonia from the hardware stores.
     
  6. Sep 30, 2021 #4
    Down South Taxidermy and Oddities

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    yes I use Dawn as well. I’ll have to get a pic tomorrow. The customer doesn’t want anything at all done to the antlers unfortunately so I’m at a total loss as to what to do.
     
  7. Sep 30, 2021 #5
    Down South Taxidermy and Oddities

    Down South Taxidermy and Oddities Member

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