HOW TO DEGREASE SKULLS ( DEAD HEADS )

HOW TO DEAL WITH OLD SKULLS, DEAD HEADS AND GREASE REMOVAL. HOPE THIS HELPS.

[@garrettmoore5255]

Workin on my hog dead-head right now. Left it in a water bucket for a week and you were right about the smell. 🤮

[@tiendaforense]

Dear Ryan, you have done a magnificent job at preserving osteological specimens for future generations in a very professional manner. Thank you, your videos are just remarkable.

[@owenburgers1269]

GREAT VID! I'm a bone collector from holland and I've already cleaned a dozen of skulls by boiling. In my opinion boiling is the best way to clean skulls as you can do it in 1 day. I've learned alot about your videos and i'm certainly going to use some of these techniques!

[@sageofwinds]

The information you gave in this video is extremely helpful to me. Thank you so, so much!!

[@WHITEBONE]

+sageofwinds You are welcome.

[@colemaloy6877]

@@WHITEBONE when you boil with peroxide it dosent mess with color of antler bases?

[@troycummings5083]

I didn't know why you do what you do with skulls but am very appreciative for your willingness to teach. I'm doing my first buck skull. I actually appreciated hearing "that's how God made them." Also laughed out loud at your devil's armpit comment. 😜

[@WHITEBONE]

+Troy Cummings Ha. Thank you Troy. I'm just s diy taxidermist hunter.

[@clwdeerhunter]

Thanks for the video. I've got into doing hydro dipped deer skulls lately and I've had a lot of people give me deadheads they've had hanging in the woods so hopefully this will really be helpful to get them clean

[@pikelakerunner1]

excellent vid explaining. cutting the pig skull into sections really helped visually explain alot. thanks!!

[@helenayount507]

Very helpful. Right now my hog head is on an ant bed so it can start cleaning off a lot of that flesh. So seeing what you’re doing with yours is giving me insight for sure

[@eelthebananapeel]

just a tip, when you're cutting bone with a saw it's best to wear a mask of some kind so you don't breathe in any of the dust

[@spacecat86]

Love the videos! I've yet to do my first skull but these vids will be indispensable when I get around to doing it . You do a great job of explaining and organizing everything. Thanks again!

[@WHITEBONE]

Connor McKee Thank you Conner

[@Rancid_Oatmeal_]

in my opinion, i LOVE the look of deadhead skulls the brownish color is so pretty

[@flugschulerfluglehrer7139]

Really instructive. Thx. You obviously know what you are talking about.

[@jefffallshaleyconstruction6649]

Your videos are by far the best. I've learned so much from you thanks.

[@WHITEBONE]

Jeff Falls Thank you Jeff...

[@NorthernTrapper]

I can relate to how nasty 🤢 rehydrating deadheads can be. Where do you get your pots from? You should do a video of all your pots and how to know what size for what.

[@mrhuntinjunkie]

Just wanted to let you know how helpful and informative your videos are along with your easy going personality comes out very nice on video. Worked with claws and teeth in the past but starting with skulls this spring. Run an ADC business so it's another way to utilize the resource.

[@maysimmons59860]

Hello, this is normally a guy thing but I am learning to do euro mounts and horn work with Highland Cattle. I have gotten 2 beetle colonies started and will use the beetles to do cleaning I am learning alot by watching what you are doing.

[@WHITEBONE]

+May Simmons Thank you May.

[@hamiltonff554]

Amazing video my man. Super informative and willing to go the extra mile for viewers. Just Rad

[@WHITEBONE]

Thank you.

[@SneakAttackFilms]

Nice job man! Great tip about the peroxide being sun sensitive.

[@Dehradun.aquarist]

sir please add a video about how to clean a bony fish skull and a cartilaginous fish skull!

[@andrewoffermann1905]

Rishav Bhattarai for birds and fish I use dermastid beetles that works best o the wise ull blow the small bones out with a pressure washer or u can massacate the fish skull theres just also of rebuild doing it that way tho

[@Dehradun.aquarist]

I'm your huge fan sir

[@andrewoffermann1905]

Rishav Bhattarai i am not this guy in the video im just a fan i do the same thing this guy does and more

[@Dehradun.aquarist]

Oh alright. Thanks.

[@pureblood3127]

You sir have earned another subscriber !

[@usskullhunter]

Where do you get your peroxide from?

[@user-zb2ee8ev6c]

Hy bro i am from Guatemala. I follow your page....

[@DaCajun1]

Keep up the good vids sir. Great job

[@mikesyzzle]

Ever tried a wildebeest dead head? They’re loose and trying to knock them off ahead of rehydration soak. I’m thinking the shape of the core might be the issue. No issues knocking of the bison horns in the dry state. Thanks for all your info! So far I’ve knocked out a few deer, axis, hog and elk skulls with your videos.

[@pumastringer]

Man you got this down . Awesome vids.have helped me out a lot

[@adamh5564]

Love the videos keep them coming. God bless.

[@paule6141]

Excellent videos, I am about to try your method on two large fresh boar skulls. I have a question though - I have a boar skull that is 23 years old. It has no tissue left (that I can see) but is dirty and discolored. Does it still need to be degreased if it's that old? Also, it has started to crack and split, so I'm afraid boiling it will break it into pieces. Is there a way I can do this without heating it up?

[@justtinkering6054]

Ryan, you make some really informative videos! Thank you! I have a whitetail skull that I did not rehydrate long enough prior to boiling. It is a little yellow around the eye sockets and on top of the head. Have you had experience with this? What's the best way to whiten these areas? I already simmered it in peroxide and am afraid of putting it back in too much. The little bones in front of the eyes are getting pretty thin. Have I ruined it?

[@WHITEBONE]

+Danger Berne it not ruined but no more heat. Just a good long soak in water and dish soap should pull it out.

[@justtinkering6054]

Thank you! Keep fighting the good fight. I can't get enough of your videos.

[@mrstihl16]

Thanks for the video, I learned some stuff. Thought you might like to know that dinosaur fossils are not bone they are rock. when they fossilize the bone gets replaced by rock in the same shape, so the fossil is the same color as the surrounding rock. Probably not the best comparison, but I know what your meant.

[@louisewyckaert]

I just finished my first skull using your methods, it turned out great! I have one question though, how do you store your peroxide? I put mine back into the container, but I haven't closed the lid since it seems to keep bubbling a little, even though there is nothing in the peroxide...

[@WHITEBONE]

+L Wyckaert Congrats. I save it in a 5 gallon bucket with a lid out of the sun. Hope all is well.

[@toutaw559]

Great detailed video great job

[@user-hk4rh4wh9f]

Super helpful! Thank you!

[@nerdyintrovert821]

My friend has a really old skull that she wants to clean since it still had a bit of fur and wasnt cleaned properly by the one who gave it to her. Do you have any advice she can use since she has a low budget and minimal tools? (Ps: the skull is small and doesnt have large antlers. Just two small points.)

[@scottydawg8489]

hey man..I just subscribed to ur channel ..I have been wanting to get into the biz..I think I would b awesome at it..great stuff. thank you for the inspiration

[@WHITEBONE]

+Scotty Dawg Good luck Brother glad to help.

[@TheHamadanners]

narly ur a saint.

[@deadendtaxidermy1463]

Great Video. I have a mule deer buck skull I have been trying to whiten but there is still grease in the skull. The skull is about 3 years old and was just sitting in my shop with the skin still on. What would you recommend the skull to soak in to take out that grease?

[@mariakowalska7308]

White latex gloves are the best! :)

[@michaelbrigman3516]

Hello Ryan, great videos. I subscribed. I've got a coyote skull I want to try. I don't have a power washer, can I take the skull to the car wash? I'm not sure what the PSI is at the car wash. Thank you!

[@WHITEBONE]

+Michael Brigman You can I have done it many times out of state. The higher the pressure the further back you hold it good luck.

[@jameserickson1330]

Why do you recommend not boiling with the skin on in this particular situation? Have seen other videos where old deer heads that were adhered were boiled and did well. Thanks for your input and nice vids!

[@billking1954]

Would you give me some advice on doing a squirrel head, if it’s possible? Thank You Bill. You are the best!

[@bwillis3264]

Awesome work! Subscribed!

[@HaniyyaD]

I have a bison skull that’s been sitting in the sun the last year that still has maybe 1/3 of the hide and wool on it. So I should soak it for maybe up to a week until it’s rehydrated and the hide is loose, then cut off everything, then put back into clean water and bring to a boil then take it out and use the pressure washer to remove everything that’s left?? Can I add baking soda to the water for the initial 5-7 day rehydrating soak?? Also, how long should I soak it in the water and peroxide mix after boiling and cleaning?! Thanks in advance! This is my first attempt (I have 2 bison skulls) and I can’t wait to see them finished! ☺️

[@leonesacruz7172]

Thank you for the tips!!!

[@bwillis3264]

Awesome work! Subscribed

[@deanpana7576]

Great video man, well spoken, well explained, great results. Learnt a great deal from it! If I use 50/50 bleach (stuff you use on cloths) and water and boil once it's clean will this work??

[@WHITEBONE]

Thank you for the comment. Household bleach will yellow you skull. I would recommend not using bleach even low volume peroxide would be better. Thanks again for watching.

[@deanpana7576]

Cool thanks for the speedy reply and great advise. Keep up the great work, it is much appreciated by all of us!!

[@jimreimer6140]

Thanks Man, That was good!!!

[@WHITEBONE]

+Jim Reimer thank you.

[@PiNeMandSTiCKeM]

For the mixture of 40% peroxide are you using equal parts water and peroxide, i.e. 1 bottle of peroxide=same amount of water? I have a couple skulls i need to run thru again to rid some remaining oils from. Great vid, big time help, I had never heard of boiling them in peroxide after initial boil.

[@WHITEBONE]

Pin 'eM & STiCK 'Emm Its a 50 /50 mix there about and yes water and peroxide. good luck hope they turn out good

[@user-zb2ee8ev6c]

Its amazing bro

[@clwdeerhunter]

OMG I know what you mean by stinks like the devils armpit now. I got into hydrodipping about a year ago and was asked to do one by this guy. When he brought it to me it had hide and all still on. Soaked it in water to get everything softened up and skinned this morning

[@WHITEBONE]

+clwdeerhunter STANK RIGHT !!!

[@clwdeerhunter]

WHITEBONE CREATIONS HUNTING Worst thing I've ever smelled. Had to take a couple breaks for fresh air while I was working on skinning it

[@LilithSocierre]

Hello! I recently purchased a cow skull from a flea market that was never properly cleaned up all the way. It's horns were glued back on heavily causing it to be very greasy around the base and on the horns themselves. The skull still has mummified tissue pieces along the back and on parts off the teeth. Due to It's horns and size It's very hard to place in any bucket and I would like to avoid boiling. My originial plan to fix this was to buy some scalpels and just pick the tissue off around while rinsing it in a bucket full of water and some pressure washing here and there. However I'm not sure how to go about degreasing It's horns since this is my first ever animal skull. I love It's current color and the rest of the skull isnt oily or greasy at all but It's just the horns that need this done. My plan is to turn it into a wall mount possibly on a wooden mount. Any help would be appreciated and I will await your response, thank you!

[@owenpm3]

I'd watch this guy talk about paint drying.

[@PY3000]

I like your power washer area and table. Just wondering how you keep the drains clean and neighbors happy?

[@WHITEBONE]

PY3000 Just water runs down the drain and no smell here it just always smell like boiled pork. Thanks for watching...

[@taneesescu]

any advice on how to remove the sheath off on an old steer head? Banging it is not an option with the bone integrity the way it is.

[@brianr4364]

New subscriber here. Your videos are so informative and I wish I had watched them BEFORE attempting to do my boar skull myself. I went through a friend of a friend who knew a taxidermist and following his steps, I cleaned it, boiled it, washed it, then he said to put it in a cage and let it sit outside for a few weeks to get picked really clean then do the peroxide. I was never told to remove the teeth so I did not. I am going to drill the hole that you did and reboil and clean it and I have to buy peroxide. My question is, is there a trick to removing the teeth and is it going to be more difficult because I boiled it already? Also how do I put them back in? Is it just superglue? Thanks

[@WHITEBONE]

+If it’s a young pig the cutters and witters will not come out if it’s a mature pig they will wiggle out once you have boiled long enough. Good luck brother. Brian Rago

[@brianr4364]

WHITEBONE CREATIONS HUNTING thank you sir for the quick response. It is a mature boar and I have surgical tooth extractors so hopefully they will come right out. Appreciate the help!

[@WHITEBONE]

+Brian Rago Good luck and welcome.

[@JohnDoe-rb9js]

3:03 looks like stew

[@MaxS535]

you did not just-

[@Southernpinesranch]

I kind of like it to look a little yellow. makes it look more natural to me.

[@chetbarney6635]

What is the highest pressure and/or lowest pressure of pressure washer one should use to powerwash a skull?

[@Michaeldpress14]

I have a 300+ pound boar skull rotting in a ant bed. Gonna try this method next week 👍🏿

[@paulskvorc7021]

Excellent!

[@Mark5Fish]

Hi wihitebone. Cleaning my old ram. having trouble getting the horns off. It has socked for 3 days but still cant get them off. Any ideas? Cheers.

[@christopherch7307]

Awesome content

[@necrosisnmotion1005]

Yeah man degreasing imo is the hardest part of the process. Especially if it's something delicate like fish.

[@hydracess8581]

I don't have a boiler and I have a 4 year old coyote skull with lots of skin and meat on it I'm soaking it in water and Don dish soap is there anything else I can do ty love ur videos

[@anthony2asher]

I have a salty pig hive and I want to make a pig rug from it. If you can make a video on how to do I would appreciate it.

[@20wonsavage55]

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[@bioprogress1]

Hi. I have a couple of Roe Buck skulls that I macerated then left in water for six months. The bone is quite discoloured as a result. Someone told me I should soak them in acetate before then peroxiding them. Would you agree with that process?

[@gearheartknivesoutdoor2166]

I like your vids, man! but I seriously laughed when you said "that's how they're built, that's how God made them". Anyway, keep up the good work!

[@zachsyndy]

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[@RazorbackGrasshopper]

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[@mustafafreesoul18]

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[@CrowFusion]

@@mustafafreesoul18 I'm confused. What does that vid have to so with this?

[@mustafafreesoul18]

*ENTER MEME HERE* dragonheartmeteor So im assuming that u didn’t watched all the vid untill the end be patient man . The vid is prodected by discovery instituite it’s proofs that not all the creatures decended from one living cell . And proofs that the fossile record proofed that alot of big and complicated animales is coming from no thing in the fossil record .

[@dustinschaefer1]

Would it be bad to put soap in the water for the soak? Or to change the water for the soak

[@RunToTheOutdoors]

great video, i subscribed! should i hang my skulls in the sun after bleaching with peroxide? and can i bleach a dirty 5+ y/o skull i found in the woods? im afraid it might not come clean.

[@WHITEBONE]

+survivorman1213 In the sun just until its dry. During the winter months I just dry with a fan inside. You can bleach an old skull but it will be more delicate so just go low and slow.

[@outdoorbelievin5259]

In the whitetail if you have the dark spots in between the eyes on the forhead after the boil and its due to air in the nasal cavity is that a permanent thing or can it be fixed?

[@austynhuebner4441]

What PSI is your pressure washer? I'm worried about damaging small bones in the nasal cavity on a whitetail

[@Fuzzykidney26]

Can i ask some questions? i clean skulls by maceration method normally (talk about stink!) so im used to some pretty rotten stuff. Although, its winter time in WI and maceration wont work all that well when my maceration buckets will freeze or get damaged in snow. I would like to do what you do for my deer skull work, but just want to know a few things. the power washer, it doesnt bust the nose bones inside or do you kind of avoid those? what pressure is it at? i simmered a skull today and its kind of working but getting some of the extra crud off is still tight on the skull. these skulls are not super fresh as i do this as a side job while in school, so i do them when i can..... ANY tips is great. I want to avoid bone cracking, seperation, and grease spots occuring in the future. thanks!

[@xxXXMJfanXXxx]

I just boiled a deer skull about a week ago that has been rotten since October 🤢 I got most of the meat and stuff out but there are still tiny little places that have meat in them. Will the peroxide get all of that out or do I have to boil one more time?

[@ethanhunt1979]

great video! very good info! Question though, does it hurt the antlers if they are soaked/ boiled? or do you fill up the tub just to the base of the antlers?

[@WHITEBONE]

I try to keep antlers out of the boil. Boiling and soaps will remove the color. I wrap them in plastic and tape them up before boiling.

[@ethanhunt1979]

thanks for the reply! that's good to know. I'm about to try my first one. fingers crossed.

[@21McLain21]

How long can you leave it in the 50/50 mix before the peroxide starts to affect the bone integrity?

[@junkaccount2535]

Caleb McLain I just got done doing a possum skull by skinning it and leaving it in 3% hydrogen peroxide mason jar for about 4 days. All of the meat and muscle fell completely off, the brain washed out, and the bone integrity was not compromised. I left it in biz detergent because it contains enzymes that eat away all the loose stringy skin that might still be sticking. After that, I put it back in some hp for a couple hours. The skull turned out perfect. I think it honestly depends on the skull. What animal did you do? I usually only do small game and rodents.

[@21McLain21]

@@junkaccount2535 I have been doing some really old, I mean old skulls. They are whitetail and they had all the hyde and everything left on. They had been left outside, in a big plastic barrel and were extremely yellow. I told the guy I'd see what I can do to get them white. It's been a lot soaking and tough skinning. I have been experimenting with all kids of whitening batches while doing the project and some skulls turn out awesome and others not even close. The HP mix I'm using turns anything extremely white and is a little more potent than what he is using and still cost effective. I'm not sure if I should soak them in acetone or not but I'm really just wondering is there such a thing as a skull being to fair gone? They are clean when they leave and I'm making that priority.

[@Kapacidad]

Actually it depends mostly on the age of the animal. A younger critter will have thinner, weaker bones, while an old one will have more resistant bones. The species also plays a role in it, so for example a farm pig will be more porous than a wild boar.

[@bertm888]

Hi. Well, I popped da Hog..took sa head, boiled it up, but bought wrong Aquasilk. Until the correct Aquasil comes in ( about a week)..can I soak in Acetone for week first and THEN use AquaSilk?

[@annaberntsson6933]

"Like a devil's armpit".. ahahahah 😂🔫 lmao

[@MultiEdgar1986]

great videos bud. I have a question, i did all the steps on cleaning and ild skull left in a tree, and i cant seem to get rid of some yellow spots that are on top of the skull near the antlers is there anything else i can use or do i repeat the bleaching?

[@WHITEBONE]

A good long soak in dish soap may help. Its probably grease that boiled up and settled near the base of the horn. Good luck...

[@conjackson2106]

I love your vids bud! I am about to do a wattusi cross. Any tips on taking off horns and have you ever done one. I've done a few elk, lots of bucks, pigs and even a horse skull.

[@WHITEBONE]

One side at a time boil best twist.

[@WHITEBONE]

Beat

[@buzzsburner.8286]

What about a head that's only a few hours old, would you go through the same steps for one that's years old?

[@scottydawg8489]

thanks for the reply..

[@gwenolsen6952]

Sweet Ryan,

[@dfiddy4911]

I happen to have some odor ban for concrete/hard surfaces. Would that be to harsh for this?

[@MrNewff]

Is it okay to freeze a deer head from a deer just killed with the skin, eyes, brain, etc. and thaw it to do a euro mount later?

[@martycrowell5974]

I need to get one of the containers you boil the heads in how can I find one? What's it called

[@briancarley4035]

if you run into a real stinky one, a trick i learned take some vicks vapor rub and wipe it right under you nose before you start knocks down the smell pretty good just my two cents.

[@MRFLIP]

great video.. I have a javelia hunt coming up in FEB and want to bleach the skull when i tag out.. im going to start practicing on coyote and fox skulls should i boil less time then i would with a javelina?

[@WHITEBONE]

+MR-FLIP Coyotes and fox are great practice for Javelina. You will need to soak the Javelina a bit longer to degrease it. Good luck

[@MRFLIP]

+WHITEBONE CREATIONS HUNTING thank you much for the response... Merry Christmas to you and yours

[@danlarson488]

I keep missing it what do you use for th final coat? Mop and go?

[@CrowCreekOutdoors]

What tip are you using in your washer? Mine’s more of a fan pattern.

[@s.s5070]

Hi I like what you do but have you ever do gator or a hole animal

[@WHITEBONE]

+Jerwin Williams No gator yet and no whole animal. This year.

[@s.s5070]

Ok I'm from Guyana and I like hunting gator so I was thinking about putting the bones up

[@4206447]

What you recommend for a bear skull.. Just put it in the color batch for 5 min??

[@codylee1859]

Hey man, for a black bear skull that has already been boiled and all tissue removed, how long would you let it sit in the peroxide 40/water solution after bringing it to a boil?

[@WHITEBONE]

+Cody Lee one or two minutes tops.

[@scythescythe884]

ugh dude id soak it and then toss it to the beetles. fuck that! XD much respect for your efforts though. side note on the old skull: you ever think of putting it back together with resin or wire? it would make a cool post apocalyptic display piece.

[@mrcoolio2702]

What do you do with velvet on antlers I'm Zack and 11 I'm really country for my age I love hunting

[@outdoorbelievin5259]

My problem is... after i have boiled a whitetail skull and whitened twice to try and get rid of a dark spot (im guessing oil) on the center of the forhead between the eyes. What can i do to get ride of the spot? I dont want to boil it again if i dont have to...Should i soak it in dawn dish soap...if so, how long. Thanks

[@WHITEBONE]

+Matthew Rosloniecgyy7 Two things where the nasal cavity meats the brain there is lots of tissue and oil you can re power wash inside and degrease without boiling using commercial degreaser or you could have just trapped air in there during the boil. I have literally had that happen dozens of time before I figured it out. Good luck.

[@123abcxyzish]

WHITEBONE CREATIONS HUNTING what if there is still some dried flesh inside the nasal cavity ? Do I soak it and pull it out or do I have the boil it? I haven’t done the white in process yet

[@rileyverellen0429]

I found a dead head that was rotting it’s a seven point I have it soaking in boric acid is there anyway to clean without a power washer?

[@joshhewson9678]

What will make a skull have dark brown spots on it after I Power wash it

[@truskoysusaventuras]

The forbidden soup

[@KandorinCreations]

How long would i want to boil/soak a full sized dairy cow dead head? This is a massive old aged dairy heifer. Do they grease as bad as the pigs? (It has been sitting out since last fall tied up in an unused deer stand) Do I need to pull the front teeth on a cow?

[@WHITEBONE]

Give it a few days at least in the soak. You will not need to pull teeth.

[@KandorinCreations]

+WHITEBONE CREATIONS HUNTING thank you very much for the fast response!

[@WHITEBONE]

+KandorinCreations your welcome and good luck.

[@christopheralmaraz8919]

How about reptiles? I would like to articulate a diamondback I got on my Javelina hunt last year, but am worried that boiling or low and slow may be too much for their delicate bones. I don't have access to dermestids and I know they are favored over boiling to prevent shrinkage. Have you ever cleaned reptile, bird, or fish bones; and what would you recommend? Thank You

[@WHITEBONE]

I have done all of the above with almost no success on the snake. I have done snake skulls that turned out good but not so much on the body. With my method for birds and fish I just scale everything back 50 percent. Delicate is key. I am working on a small game video as week speak. Sorry I could not be more help on the snake.

[@christopheralmaraz8919]

Thank you for the tips on scaling back 50% I will test on a different snake and see what happens