HOW TO METALIZE A SKULL Tutorial with Copper/Bronze!

[@usskullhunter]

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[@msgottaneedtoknow]

This is just what I was looking for. My kids and grandkids are going to love this! Gives us another idea for decorating skulls. One of my daughter’s carves intricate designs on our deer skulls, cow skulls, horse, etc.. this will give them a whole new dimension. Thanks for sharing! New subscriber, can’t wait to see more sweet ideas.

[@keithhampton9700]

Used to do this to furniture. Modern Masters patina paint.Anything from copper to a rust finish.Your method looks really good.Great Job!! Bravo!!!

[@kennedyshenberg2897]

Where you been my friend. I have been electroplating bones. In the spring I am going to do a whole ram skull electroplating

[@user-jl2ow7mv4j]

Looks great, I plan on doing this to some old whitetail euro mounts.

[@usskullhunter]

Great!

[@hoaglandgirlranch]

Is your carving guide no longer available? Absolutely love your work!

[@usskullhunter]

Hey! Try it now, I think I fixed it usskullhunter.ck.page/bd2b65322a thanks for watching!

[@kellogg2185]

Just did my first one with copper, turned out great. Just did the black metal wax, no patina. Turning an old 9 pt. bow kill euro skull into a table lamp. Thanks for the in-depth tutorial, and product source list.

[@michaelharrison1519]

Awesome tutorial

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks for watching Michael!

[@alaskajohn5695]

Excellent Job, Thank You, New Subscriber. Retired these days, just found a new hobby to share with the grandkids...

[@usskullhunter]

That's great John! Let me know how things go :)

[@antoniamacias9943]

I've been making bone jewelry for years, I can not wait to try this. I thought the only way to get copper onto bone was through electroforming. Grear tutorial, thanks so much for sharing!!

[@dannypatterson57]

Great looking finish. I would have finished cleaning the dried membrane in the nose cavity and in front of the eyes. It takes longer but looks so much more finished and complete.

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks Danny!

[@chrisbird1403]

Great video, thanks for sharing! I’d love to try!

[@darkhillseuropeanmountsLLC]

Love all you do Hunter I'm working on my 4th metal coated animal as I write this message. I love the product and so do my customers. I'm working on a iron Antelope right now. Thanks again for all your tips and hope to see more in the future.

[@Neko_Jones]

This is dope! Auto subscribed just from this. Looking forward to watching your other videos now

[@usskullhunter]

Hey! Glad you liked it and thanks for the sub! ~ Hunter

[@thehomesteadadventure9389]

Thank you so much! I tried the patina on one of my skulls after the metal coating had dried and it just slid right off, I couldn’t figure out what I did wrong, this helps so much!

[@Wildtonescustomcalls]

Great videos do Hunter. Thank you for taking the time to video the process. This is something I have been wanting to explore.

[@usskullhunter]

Awesome! Yeah let me know how it goes :)

[@LD-qj2te]

Very cool ! I love this it is a very cool option to European mount !!!

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks for watching!

[@moomoo9611]

What an amazing effect I definitely will be trying it on a head that has been laying around for too long. It’s different = it’s good Thanks for sharing Love your work

[@usskullhunter]

Sweeeet! Yeah let me know how it goes :)

[@theageingadventurers4283]

Interesting. I've been looking for different ideas for the skulls. Awesome work!

[@user-zm7yd5ij4w]

Thanks for the video brother...been dabbling with euro mounts for a couple years and wanting to try some new techniques... Really like this and your video style...liked and subscribed....keep em coming

[@usskullhunter]

You bet! Glad to help out in any way. Thanks for watching! ~ Hunter

[@bohrer2112]

I’m so glad you posted this video!!

[@usskullhunter]

You bet Brian :)

[@Ealum1013]

Can you please go over everything used on the skull behind you in this video on the pedestal?

[@devvonhines7746]

How do you remove the antlers? I think this would be a good thing for me to keep them as natural as possible

[@daleb1225]

These look amazing, another hit in my opinion.

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks Dale!

[@jeanmyers7833]

I love your videos and just ordered the supplies to paint some skulls hope mine look as good as yours thank you for another great video

[@jimmybuffettear7720]

That looks pretty cool, will have to try it out one day, maybe on my next find in the woods, thanks for doing and posting this type of finish.

[@usskullhunter]

Yeah Jimmy! If you do let me know how it goes :)

[@davide6419]

Thanks for the awesome video. Do you remember what finish you used on the skull that is mounted on the pedestal next to you in this video?

[@TheOffGridHunter]

I am going to try this!

[@unklemikesplace1900]

Awesome video and work, bro! Will be following from here. Expect questions and comments! I have several deer skulls to work, and now a bobcat that i think is getting a metal finish. I loved the full jaw you did, that's what made me think about the cat. Keep up the great work!

[@EL_REY_CZAR4ev]

Great video and channel! Solid and valid info! Thanks buddy.

[@kevinsweet2063]

Love the video , maybe the next video you can show the other medal colors for an option, love your work👍

[@nanuen]

y'all have access to so many types of specialized supplies in the US (the spraymaster especially). I'm just kinda juggling whatever I can scrounge up x) great video as always tho!

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks Amos! Yeah we are fortunate. I am sure it can work out for you though :)

[@nanuen]

@@usskullhunter you do what you can with what you have :) I've also found ebay to be immensely useful.

[@darkestthewraith1664]

Make a bone crown next and great video

[@usskullhunter]

Ah man that is a brilliant idea! Thanks!

[@Deerslayer-bl7ii]

thats really cool

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks Jake!

[@83Lealu]

Would you mind sharing if there is a paint or finish you use as a base and final finish in order to help keep the skull better preserved from aging? I’ve heard polycrylic ?

[@chris47190]

I'm working on my second rack and skull

[@usskullhunter]

Awesome!

[@jdavidpatterson]

Hey! Just finding your work. Love it! Do you have some different examples of metal paints with other color patina? I'm hoping for a "black cherry" look

[@usskullhunter]

I have another that is a newer one that is kinda along those lines. Do you have Instagram by chance?

[@corylucas3870]

Bro you are a badass with skulls..Thanks for sharing your knowledge it’s greatly appreciated..

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks Cory! I appreciate you watching!

[@mtnman_ty]

Stellar video! Any reason you couldn't/shouldn't just use the spray can primer for the whole thing as opposed to just for touch ups/hard to reach spots?

[@azmaximus5050]

Very cool! Just subscribed!

[@usskullhunter]

Thank you!!

[@nickyh7364]

Hey Hunter! Your videos are so helpful! You will never know how much you have taught me. Thank you isn’t enough. Quick question for ya. Using this technique would you carve the design on the skull before or after the metal paint To make the design stand out more how would it look to avoid the patina in the area of the carving ? Thanks again!

[@brandonwilson3792]

Hello sir. I am currently in the process of trying my first skull based off this video. So far, so good. I'd love to know what method or how you did the on you have in the background of this video. ? Thank you for your time

[@usskullhunter]

Hey! That's great to hear. It is actually the same finish as shown in the video. The finish can very depending on how much you apply, how wet the paint is etc. Let me know how it turns out!

[@nedrecker3009]

Could I just use the spray primer for the whole thing?

[@AtrumNoxProductions]

Man, this is really cool!

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks!

[@nadim.a4351]

Nice

[@chris47190]

Wow they look beautiful man

[@TheSatyrblue]

Awesome, thanks for sharing your knowledge and techniques. Great video as usual. Have a beautiful day.

[@usskullhunter]

You bet :) Thanks for watching!

[@nafisher252]

Hey Hunter, great video! I will Be placing an order using your links. What other colors, patinas and wax combinations do you recommend other than the copper and green?

[@73chevy22]

Great video, well done and very thorough. Super cool finished product. Thank you for sharing this technique, I am subscribing to see more.

[@usskullhunter]

You bet! Glad to help and thanks for watching!

[@csantillo10]

I just did a copper skull with the Tiffany patina, had a couple touch ups to do... did so but after putting a little more of the same patina on it turned really green. Almost like a jade green... is there any way to come back from this? Please help. Also really really love your work!!!! Thank you for everything you put out, it's awesome!!!

[@micheloud]

i Used VeroMetal coat. worked super!

[@usskullhunter]

Great!

[@bobr9434]

That was awesome

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks Bob!

[@mtj1327]

Any thoughts on what a copper metal coating with a black slate patina would look like or an iron metal coating with a black slate patina, just trying to get a sense of what the finish will look like. Great video, thanks

[@usskullhunter]

Hey Mario! Sorry for the delay, let me know if this is what you were thinking of kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoPNkHWhfqimnLc

[@stevensexton1626]

Have or can you use the wax and patina in conjunction? Example' you do a green patina over copper finish and then age with wax?

[@dwsebesta]

How many skulls can you do with the small 8oz can of metal paint? Wanting to play around with the different metals. Thanks looks great. Appreciate you sharing this.

[@usskullhunter]

Deer skulls probably like 4-6. Thanks for watching!

[@WildPinesPursuit]

Amazing video! Thanks for the great info! One quick question, did you put the patina on just as it came in the bottle or did you dilute it at all? Thanks!

[@usskullhunter]

Just used it as is from the bottle.

[@ramonhidalgo8377]

Which of the green patinas did u use for the skull u did?

[@stephengarvin4457]

Can you tell me how and where to find a all black metal finish? I'm curious in doing a black and blue look.

[@usskullhunter]

Hey! Sculpt Nouveau does have a darkened iron finish. I just posted a photo of a gunmetal finish on a skull if you want to see how it looks @u.s.skullhunter

[@christopherrapp4227]

How can I find the products you used in the video?

[@tomgrawberger3715]

Love your work. Quick question can you use the black wax with the copper patina

[@ElBurkoBandito]

This is super inspiring! When you say the metal won't bond with the skull if there is still grease in it, does that mean it will chip off easily? Or won't apply evenly? What does it mean for it to not bond correctly?

[@Jlayism]

Been checking out all your stuff over the last few days. Awesome work. I really appreciate the time you invest in documenting all these processes. Question, have you tried any other primers other than S.N's primer? Wondering if something out of a spray can would be suitable? Thanks again.

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks again Jason! So yes, pretty much any good quality primer will work. I like to keep the same brand for the entire project but really any primer will do.

[@jrmdjr]

Bravo!

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks!

[@Vanstory_31]

I done one with the blue patina finish and none of it showed up. What could I have messed up on? I went step by step with ur video

[@usskullhunter]

Hey Josh, can you send me a message on Instagram? We can probably troubleshoot it if I ask a few questions @u.s.skullhunter

[@royalecrafts6252]

where can I get the resin skulls?

[@alancoates296]

Can the finished skull after copper painting be electpo plated with chrome looking to make my first doggie a ball busting sidekick to the Terminator

[@Everything.But.Plants]

That's awesome!!

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks!

[@johncrux5975]

How do you know what color patinas to use? Thank you

[@m2ploeg]

Can you do this to a skull that has a clear coat already?

[@rossbergerson7046]

You inspired me to try this! Which coating did you use B or C? I am going to order as soon as you respond. :0. which one is easier/better looking?

[@usskullhunter]

Glad you like the metal coats, I love them as well. The B is easier to use but like I said in the other comment I use both.

[@jnapthegorge]

Thanks for all your knowledge Hunter. You’ve made my searches for product a heck of a lot easier and your finish work looks top notch. Can I ask where you get your dust mask/respirator with the mouth piece and nose clamp? Also with the type C metal, do you just calculate out how much catalyst and hardener to use each time you do a project? I assume you don’t want to add everything to the can if you’re not going to use it all at that time.

[@usskullhunter]

You bet Jeff, glad I can help. It is a Resp-O-Rator Jr 100, highly recommend it! Yes, so you just kinda measure out your best guesstimate and it still works fine.

[@jnapthegorge]

U.S. Skull Hunter awesome. Thank you. I have a beaver skull that’s primed and ready to go before I get into deer and elk etc.

[@usskullhunter]

@@jnapthegorge Nice!

[@twincanons]

what is the link to where you get those supplies ,.. I couldnt make out what you were saying ,.. skulpneavoah?? lol... great video very informative , thank you ,,,new subscriber here

[@usskullhunter]

Hey Rob! Thanks for the sub! So all the links are in the description of the video but here is the article as well that has all the links www.usskullhunter.com/metalize-a-skull

[@stomper360]

Great video! Can this technique be used on the antlers as well?

[@marywood8241]

This is amazing! Thank you for sharing!

[@usskullhunter]

You bet Mary!

[@kylelathrom4567]

How big are the cans of metal paint in this video? Are those 8 or 32? Tried to zoom in but can’t tell. Trying to decide how big of a can to get. Bigger the cheaper it is by the oz. Will be for a couple deer buck skulls. Not the antlers. Thanks

[@usskullhunter]

8 once!

[@sharonroybal6285]

So my son had a skull of an elk head and horns outside for like 2 years and I brought it in but it still has the brains in it how do you suggest I clean out the brains

[@texastwosteppin1680]

Boil it then pressure wash it

[@matth9659]

HI! I can't find the name of the bone primer you use in the video! Can you help me??

[@usskullhunter]

Here you go sculptnouveau.com/products/prime-it

[@wyatteaves16]

Can the various paints and patinas be found in local hardware stores or only ordered online?

[@Thedogpound1997]

Can u just use the spray paint primer for the whole skull??

[@usskullhunter]

Yes that works just fine

[@odisseaspeppelis8092]

heyy very good job !Can you find those metal sprays across Europe ? thanks

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks! I am not sure actually. I would just shoot Sculpt Nouveau an email and ask, they are a good company to work with.

[@dongasior]

Can you thin the metal paint out and use it with an airbrush?

[@usskullhunter]

I am pretty sure you could. I use it in a regular paint spayer and works great so I am pretty sure it would work for that too.

[@rachelmason5001]

I have really porous older ram and goat skulls. Would this be okay for eroded bone or should I choose a different method?

[@usskullhunter]

Hey Rachel! Yes, absolutely. The porous nature actually adds some character to the finish. If you age the finish with the black wax though, just go over very lightly with the wax.

[@shanecarter4111]

Great video man! Couple questions: Have you used the gold coating and if so what patinas go well with it? Which color patinas look best in your opinion?

[@usskullhunter]

Hey Shane! Sorry for the delay. SO I have not used the gold coating. As far as other patinas you can't go wrong with blue or Tiffany type patinas

[@kayleeteeter9234]

So I just got a buffalo skull and I was gonna use a primer let that dry and then spray paint it with different colors and layers and pull up layers with news paper and then just use a indoor out door spray sealer after it was dry would that be ok?

[@usskullhunter]

Hey Kaylee! Yes, I think that should work

[@Bryson8723]

I have a question! What did you use in the one that’s on the skull hooker

[@usskullhunter]

Hey! So I believe it was the same coating as I used in the video. Each one will very slightly so that's probably why it looks a bit different.

[@Nakshatra-2020]

Just loved ur work but am just a beginner so planning to paint a deer skull and wanna keep it very simple probably with a very basic mandal art over it. can i use oil paint instead of metal paint cos i want it to be a bit shiny.

[@usskullhunter]

Hey! That's great! Yes, oil or acrylic will work just fine :)

[@sethdenman5338]

Do you have the replica skulls available yet hunter?

[@igar1556]

With the green wax will i get a similar look as the green patina?

[@usskullhunter]

Similar yes, but not exactly like the reactive patina. But still nice.

[@chrisstricker8373]

Curious if you remove the antlers from the heads and put them back on same skulls or are they going on casts

[@usskullhunter]

I do not. I think I used a replica skull in the video but yeah just work around the antlers

[@chrisstricker8373]

@@usskullhunter thanks for your reply I'm sure you are busy on a lot of different projects. I love your work! Your very informative. Very helpful. And look forward to your videos. 😉

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks man :) @@chrisstricker8373

[@timmiller6150]

Great Video !! Going to try this myself but have a quick question before I buy the supplies. In the skull in the background of the video (one on the Skull Hooker stand) did you use the Bronze metal paint and the Tiffany patina ? I love the combo and would like to try and duplicate it. Thanks in advance for the help.

[@usskullhunter]

Hey Tim! Sorry for the delayed response. The skull had a copper finish with the Tiffany patina!

[@timmiller9699]

awesome...thanks

[@usskullhunter]

@@timmiller9699 You bet Tim

[@timmiller9699]

U.S. Skull Hunter I’ll send some pictures when I’m done..

[@usskullhunter]

@@timmiller9699 Sweeeet!

[@tylerkline9034]

What replica skull was that?

[@usskullhunter]

Hey Tyler! It is a replica I produce. I am currently remaking molds so there is a slight delay but they will be officially available again soon :)

[@kevincripps6272]

Hello from England, The metal paint, can it be sprayed on? I found your channel and I’m looking forward to a bit of leave in February to get on with a collection of rams heads I have. Kind regards Kev

[@blackwolftdm812]

I wouldn't think so, since there is metal fragments in there.

[@blackwolftdm812]

Nvm he said it can be sprayed about 30 seconds after I said that lol

[@goober698]

You left out the removal of the antlers

[@usskullhunter]

No need to remove the antlers actually!

[@ToddDolce]

Hello,...NICE WORK!!!! By the way, where was the stand for the skull purchased?

[@ToddDolce]

Nevermind,..I found it. Thanks. Love the look of the skull. Super cool.

[@usskullhunter]

@@ToddDolce Hey! Sorry for the delay. Yes, SkullMax is what I am using

[@smithicalbeast4454]

What are you using to fill the nose holes into the skull?

[@usskullhunter]

Hey! Could you clarify your question?

[@smithicalbeast4454]

@@usskullhunter gladly. At 13:48 it looks like you’ve blocked the nose canal (for lack of a better word) with something to sort of wall off the entry into the skull. Is there a specific way/product you use to do it? I’ve been leaving mine open and the way you’re doing it seems like a much cleaner look.

[@usskullhunter]

Hey sorry for the delay. So that, haha, is a replica skull :) Hence why it looks like that. If you did want that look on a skull you could actually do it with apoxie sculpt fairly easy.

[@patricialopez8788]

Nice. I'll start calling my hair dryer a heat gun.

[@kellogg2185]

Try a heat gun on your hair, post pics... 😄

[@eyedestroyeverything9953]

Can you make it rust ?

[@usskullhunter]

Yup! Take a look at this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3jWhKinaal9m6s

[@blackwolftdm812]

I believe that's a replica skull? If so where did you get it ? Lol

[@angeepanjee]

What makes you think it's a replica? I've never seen a replica THAT detailed..I'm sure it's real.

[@meowjakx3]

I really wanted to watch to the end but I just couldn't get through all those ads.

[@406.dabber8]

Same

[@LD-qj2te]

Really I know you tube needs revenue but god it’s more than commercial television or cable

[@Discoworx]

Cool and gross at the same time