HOW TO CLEAN A DEER SKULL & THE NASAL BONE CONVERSATION

[@moomoo9611]

Thank you for maintaining your youtube account. You always have my 100% attention when your running your tutorials. Your clear and concise vocabulary means even I can follow along and learn😜 My vote is for a clean nasal cavity for the exact reasons you gave but its ultimately each to their own. Keep focus on your goals Thank you for sharing Love your work

[@WHITEBONE]

Thank you so so much.

[@devinwilliams8837]

I've been doing skulls now for 9 years now, first for fun then as a small business. I used to really love doing it but has turned into more of a "job" last few years and not enjoying so much. This video alone has inspired me to get excited about it again. And also just a few of your videos I have learned SO much from you and I'm very grateful. Thank you.

[@MrQuack811]

Dude you were awesome at explaining all that. I've never hydro dipped anything ever and I feel like you explained it so well I could start hydro dipping myself!

[@awluko8344]

Just wanna thank you and say I've been watching you for a long time. I got my second buck ever this year and tried your method to do the mount and I absolutely love how it came out. Bright and white, looks great and I'll cherish the memories of that buck forever. It is my first euro and my first DIY mount, so I was a bit nervous before starting but your process works! Also, no nasal cavity and ear buds is definitely the way to go. Thanks for all of your videos, they've helped me out a ton!

[@Drivingtacks]

Man, you're the best. I've started doing this for people after watching your videos. I've done eight since Halloween and everyone loves them!

[@WHITEBONE]

That’s awesome

[@RitzWood32]

I agree with you on nasal cavity. I think the way you do it is much cleaner and overall better looking. Great video as always

[@WHITEBONE]

Thank you.

[@TexasSmoking]

Heres a tip, after everything’s done and you set the skull out to dry once its slightly dry but still pliable, take a qtip soaked in super glue pinch the nose bones back together and run the qtip underneath the nose bones in the nasal cavity. Hold for a minute or so. Makes for a super clean look rather than having split nose bones. Granted not all split but when they do its an easy fix.

[@WHITEBONE]

Love it. Thank you for that.

[@nickwojieck]

I bypass this step by just running a ziptie and wrap it around the nose so the bones are tight and then dry like normal. In NY it is usually too cold and cloudy to dry outside so I bring them in front of the gas fireplace. They dry bright white and the bones are tight

[@TexasSmoking]

@@nickwojieck thats true but the only thing holding those nose bones together is cartilage and it gets blown out in the power washing step. If not it drys yellow from the color batch. Not all deer but most, if you do euros in numbers you will come across this. Usually older deer nose bones wont be an issue

[@nickwojieck]

@@TexasSmoking yeah good point. I do about 50 a year up here.

[@adammckinley4804]

I use gel gorilla glue and little sprinkle of borax.

[@Drizzt573]

Been watching and following videos and guides since last year when I did my first. Yours are king in my estimation. Thanks for the details!

[@jessemontoya2542]

I personally like to leave nasal bones in myself. Takes me a bit longer to clean because the bones are so delicate but it can be done properly with a bit of time and patience imo. I still have a lot to learn though and I am no expert by any means but you have provided a ton of useful information on providing a better product for my customers. I love your videos. Keep up the good work!!!

[@KennethRoberts-r6k]

Thank you for the tide pod ideas and the tutorial in general. So so much nicer than the peroxide video!

[@randykopisch3578]

I'm with you, just take the time to remove nasal bones and the ear buds. You have always said clean is number one. Thank you for the educational video. See ya soon, your friend from Nebraska

[@WHITEBONE]

Thank you so so much.

[@dinadelaossa5634]

Great job very detailed in your video. Thanks for sharing.

[@christopherch7307]

Pressure Washer What's the current pressure washer that you are using these days. Thank you for sharing your passion

[@rfsoutdoors7506]

Thank you for sharing your art with us! Hoping one day to have my own turn out as nice as yours

[@WHITEBONE]

Thank you.

[@coady-wp3xf]

I follow your videos to a T and have now done a ton of bears and white tails. I would suggest not using your own laundry soap as when I smell it all I think about is skull cleaning. very easy and simple to do. thanks for the videos !!!!! I watch every one

[@mattrenfroe1985]

You totally just answered my questions about the nasal cavity and ear buds.

[@nathanneuherz4144]

I’ve been doing mine since I shot my first buck, and I do all of my buddies, and I have always pulled the sinus cavity’s out of them, and I take a saw that I jerry rigged so I can cut a section out underneath where the spinal cord comes out cuz I’ve always had problems with the brain membrain getting stuck. But yeah I agree, a clean skull is %100 the goal, had a fly land in one of mine before and that was not a fun time. Thanks for the video, you are the reason I do my own skull mounts and I really appreciate all the videos!

[@daisybaucom2603]

Thanks a bunch. I’ve been watching all your videos. I’m very pleased with my first skull mount. Your so detailed. Thanks again.

[@WHITEBONE]

Thank you.

[@darkhillseuropeanmountsLLC]

Ryan thank you so much for this video. I have customers ask me all the time why I take the nasal cavity out and I always explain how it is impossible for me to get everything out without taking that out. I have had a few that have asked me to keep it intact and I can't stand leaving it in because I know what's behind there. Always love the videos brother thank you again for this one 😀 God Bless you and your family good sir

[@gohoosgo75]

Loved the Krynek mounts this year. My customers blew threw them quickly. Luckily they ship product very fast to you

[@WHITEBONE]

Same. Super good guys.

[@outdoorzguy3091]

I agree & do the exact same method! Clean & sanitary is key!!!

[@josephpudder1287]

I was wondering what is a good P.S.I to use for pressure washing the skull. My gas pressure washer is 3100 P.S.I. and I feel it may be to much.

[@misfitsportsman8171]

I recently used your method of cleaning and really appreciate your videos! Thanks!

[@francoismichaud1119]

Thanks for a comprehensive video, best one I saw so far, I just finished my deer skull and I am at the stage of applying the Mop and Glo stuff on, unfortunately, I can't find it anywhere here in Canada as it has been discontinued. Any recommendation for another similar product that would work the same?..Thanks

[@trevinjanssen6757]

Thank you for doing these videos. I have learned so much from them and my skulls turn out better every time. Keep up the good work!!! P.S. I have French pointers that look just like yours and they are great dogs.

[@tygarrison5967]

Love your work! Definitely been my inspiration! You always have the coolest tip never fails I always stop and go well dang he did it again something I would have though of lol!

[@manvsdeer]

Loving the videos! I’ve went to using the more aggressive tips as well, saves a ton of time. I also have gotten away from using electrical tape. On more than one instance the tape has bled colors into my boil so now I wrap in plastic and secure with foil.

[@MrMalindewarre]

I hope it's not too much to ask but could you please make a video of cleaning a skull found in the woods. I have several of these laying around but have no idea how to clean them nicely greetings johnny

[@timchristenson3143]

why have you gone to aqua silk versus peroxide ?

[@bloominbean]

I love removing the nasal bits with my hemostats. So satisfying 😂

[@guysears3088]

Which Aquasilk do you use as the whitener? There's sanitizer, peroxide, and non chloride shock. In some of your older videos, you used the dioxygen clear liquid developer 40% as the whitener? Which would you recommend? I've seen some videos where they brush on the creme developer. Just trying to figure out the best way without causing damage to the skulls. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Enjoy your videos very much! Very informative and fun to watch. Enjoyed the custom Elk skull mount video.

[@johnmcgrath8571]

I’ve noticed you use Aqua Silk in some videos and 40% Peroxide Developer in others. Which one do you prefer? Love the channel and thanks for sharing!

[@raycieholliday2265]

Thank you for so much great information! Just curious how do clients ship their trophies to you?

[@josephchavez8280]

I agree with you take out the nasal junk as I refer to it and the ear buds. Only thing I don’t do is drill the ears out I just smash them with the same screw driver and it creates a decent sized good enough hole.

[@sgcculmone]

I usually spray my finished skull with satin clear coat. Do you prefer mop and glo over that? What are the benefits compared to spraying? Thanks!

[@needlefish22]

Another great video. Question: You wrapped below the bur. How do you get the part of the skull that gets covered with wrap white? Thanks

[@gohoosgo75]

Any suggestions on a heat and sunlight when drying? This time of year in Va we do not get much bright sun. Ive tried work lights heat lamps but right between the eyes always has a glimish?

[@Dalyn_east]

Really great material! Been watching your channel for awhile now, very informal. I just did a mule deer for a client. His son had shot it a few seasons ago and the skin basically mummified to the skull. I Soaked it in dawn water for a week and boiled and bleached today (40% clear peroxide)However most of the skull did not whiten and has off colors of brown and grey stains, almost like the bone completely absorbed all the grease/oils. Any trick to get the deep grease out or what i can do to whiten it more? The darker stains are on the nasal bridge, i have checked the whole skull over to make sure there is no meat or tissue to be seen. I’ve also removed all the sinus. Thank you again for all the content!

[@dwaynecurfman555]

Thanks for the class, you always are educational! Question: Color Bash, what is the Aqua Seal type that you use , and what does it do? Educate me, and your secret reason.

[@Daniellaofsweden]

Thank you so much for these videos. I'm waiting on my two first deer skulls to arrive, as well as a complete spine. I'm going to try to clean the vertebrae to make a spine lamp. Do you have any tips on how to best clean vertebrae?

[@Velkss]

Like you said, it's possible. But it takes time. I do warm macerating. I have a soup pot that stays at 60 degree's Celsius. The pot goes on during the day and off during the night. Just a mix of water and some sort of laundry detergent. I refill the water with a fresh batch once in the process and I spray the skull in-between. It all comes out eventually, leaving the Nasal intact. but it does take about 3 days of work.

[@charlieorford2462]

Do you have to use a hot pressure washing because the one I have is a cold only one?

[@1hotrod74]

What does the Mo and glow do for it? I’ve been doing my own Euro mounts for years and have never used it was wondering what it did for it.

[@gavinargabright4487]

I will be using this thank u for sharing

[@henryknox1186]

Have you ever used a wind screen around the boil pot?

[@WHITEBONE]

I used to make sheet metal covers to shroud the flame.

[@rctongson]

Thank you! I'm a DIY'er for my own personal interest and appreciate you sharing/teaching how you do euros! Did you use the same water from the first boil or replace with new water? Which laundry detergent are you using? Also, I see now you are preserving the natural antler stain; love it! Again, thank you for sharing!

[@tribalkilly8660]

How do you get the junk from inside the nasal cavity by the tear ducts and above the teeth??

[@rockislandlife6383]

Is this the same process for dog skulls? My buddy recently died

[@jamesclark6378]

Was that a drill bit you used to drill earbuds

[@rogersanchez2103]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing. What's the size of the bit you use at the 10:30 mark?

[@WHITEBONE]

5/8”

[@theoldboy70]

Cool video, I put the skull in an old tire when I pressure wash.

[@joshbrown6858]

Love your videos man. I've always wondered though, do you mean plastic stretch wrap instead of shrink wrap?

[@artemiscreature2691]

Any alternatives for Aqua silk? I can't find any where I live in Canada.

[@hunterslifestyle625]

Where did you get that pot or did you cut one down ?

[@aceoutdoors7579]

I tried this method and everytime I add the peroxide after it's boiling it foams up and starts overflowing the whole time and lose everything I had just put in the bucket. I'm putting a pint in there and even leaving the water down from the top of the bucket and then adding it and still foams up and overflows... Does this happen to you too

[@twoeaglesgarage6223]

There are some cavities that go from the nasal cavity to the brain cavity how do you clean them mine have bits of cartilage and soft matter in the tried everything to get it out

[@helenemcmahon3134]

My son and I have been cleaning some deer skulls. The tissue on the back of the skull is hard to remove with the boil and power wash? Any suggestions?

[@mattbrigner4815]

Do you have any videos of skulls that someone or yourself might have found out in the field that might have weathered for a year... And if so what kind of ideas can you do to preserve what is already frail but make it look rustic

[@rbljackson]

ive got three whitetail to get done over the weekend. Thx for the refresher course I gotta say im REALLY disappointed that youtube is demonetizing your content forcing the alternate application.

[@WHITEBONE]

Same.

[@CrowCreekOutdoors]

Question. I skinned & fleshed a whitetail skull last night that I’m doing for a friend . I usually skin, flesh, bag, and freeze mine the same day I harvest them, and then do everything I’ve accumulated all at once after the season ends. I want to do this particular one sooner, but I’d rather hunt this week. What’s the best way to store it at room temperature short term to keep any residual surface oil from absorbing into the bone? Is that even an issue to worry about?

[@billybennett5531]

How do you get all the meat out of the nose cavity

[@tandukrusaviral380]

Wow...salut buat modelnya

[@ambushangler199]

What laundry detergent did you use?

[@robertl.5753]

What psi is ur pressure washer and what type of hanger do u use. Didn't catch the name of liquid in white jug.

[@jenniferharton6383]

I've asked before but my comment probably got lost in the comments. Could you please show the animal before you finish them in this channel so we can see what they looked like. You've done skull videos after they had already been skinned and some of the animals we weren't familiar with. So maybe just a quick look before you skin them so we can see what you're working with. Thanks for your videos. We love them!!

[@WHITEBONE]

Ahh gotcha. Will do.

[@jenniferharton6383]

@@WHITEBONE thank you so much. That would be so great

[@milin620]

Do u ever use beetles in your process

[@joshsmallwood1]

So, I’m having trouble finding liquid developer locally. I found a few small bottles. Would mixing cream and liquid then adding water work?

[@bobbydenezza7795]

How long should you boil the skull for? I heard that if you boil the skull for too long the teeth will fall out as well as the nose breaking off as well as other things on the skull

[@danielleblanc9410]

Can i use a different product then mop and glo ? We dont have this product in canada

[@jetstreek17]

Generally how many deer skulls do you have to do at a time using the boiling method with the peroxide to make it economically feasible?

[@billypoynter6096]

What do you use to start the boil

[@prestongunnells5268]

New subscriber what size psi pressure washer are you using

[@WHITEBONE]

Welcome. 1500 psi commercial.

[@anthonyreedy9023]

Can you soak the skull in the volume 40 instead of boiling? I use maceration and bought the clear liquid type. I’ve learned a ton from you btw!

[@WHITEBONE]

Yes you sure can. Works great.

[@proudlysig3934]

I boiled and cleaned but left the nasal cartridge, it’s been a couple days can I light boils and remove it

[@trebor042]

Just did my mount you were very helpful. My question do you store your hydrogen peroxide solution can you reuse it? If not how do you dispose of it?

[@TheOffGridHunter]

Just a quick question does KZbin not allow you to show how to skin a dear head out? I have a video coming out soon where I do it for my euro project and do t want a strike. Also I have excellent success cleaning the nasal bones. I get them 100% but I use the maceration method and it takes 6 months. Ear buds need to come out though no matter what IMO. Also if you do the boil right you can pull the cartilage out of the nasal cavity with one pull. Not sure what the trick to it is but a taxidermy buddy of mine that uses the boil method can do it consistently not sure if it’s time in the boil or temperature but he is quite successful doing it. Love these videos look forward to more!

[@shannonwatson8358]

Which aquasilk do you use? Sanitizer or oxidizer shock

[@braydenmeadows4586]

How long does a skull need to b boiled/simmered for ?

[@montytoews2535]

Do you use the aqua silk instead of peroxide?

[@SuperCharcoalangel]

Did my first three heads this year! Most of which were cow skulls but I don't quite get how you get them so darned white. I soaked one in a degreaser for a week and another I boiled and bleached the same day. The soaked degreased one turned out much nicer. Not too sure what went wrong on the other one

[@backwoods994]

What is the max psi you use on your pressure washer?

[@kickeramps]

Serious question here. Are you ever concerned about getting a face full of CWD positive brain when you're spraying out your skulls? Gotta be honest, I've become fairly concerned about it with the last few skulls I've done. None of the skulls I've done (1 elk, 3 deer) in the last year were tested for CWD, so who knows.

[@WHITEBONE]

Zero concern once boiled. I don’t get sprayed anymore removing the ear butts first. Stay careful bud don’t t be concerned

[@kickeramps]

@@WHITEBONE thanks for the reply. Makes sense boiling would deactivate it. I know it hasn't made to jump to humans yet, but knowing my luck I'd be the first. Haha

[@raphmaster23]

Woof the brain part was gnarly lol

[@fishon3586]

how long did your boil take on this.deerbefore the skin split?

[@raymondshelly6791]

Hey Ryan I have a serious question. I made a mistake and skinned one and to many going at once and it dried putting the blood in the bone. What’s the best way to get it back. Or what can i do to make it better?

[@YouTubeApe]

@whitebone Do you have a link to that pot? Or dimensions?

[@yamahondazuki95]

Quick question. As a general rule of thumb after the skull is clean.. 10 mins in the color batch? I think I've heard you say this before but I'm just verifying. I did three skulls yesterday and I think I over did it in the color batch. They didn't seem as bright white as I wanted but They seemed to continue to whiten as they dried overnight.

[@GAbel338]

Why is the aqua silk I order blue, how to I get the clear stuff?

[@toddwaters7686]

Is that laundry detergent or dishwasher detergent? I had thought about trying dishwasher packs to help with my boil for foaming so much. I use Oxiclean for now always try to degrease better.

[@teddys6825]

Love the channel, what happened to the rumble account? Been looking for ya over there

[@WHITEBONE]

I’m not sure what rumble is.

[@capefearalive]

What are you using for the whitening? And where do you get it? @Whitebonecreations?

[@Bwsalpha]

Thanks man! I’ve done 1 with the nasal bones in (a whitetail). I’ve lost them on every elk and mule deer I’ve tried tho. I don’t know if it’s worth it to try to save, especially with the amount of picking required to get it clean. Customers never seem to mind anyway lol.

[@Helmet_enthusiast]

What if you didn’t wrap the antlers on purpose? What would be the result?

[@brentflores2260]

What size pot are you using?

[@jordanclark7166]

What size pot is that?

[@WHITEBONE]

16” round 6” deep stainless from the restaurant supply

[@hellyeah3871]

Is a car wash powerful enough?

[@shelbyshinkle5552]

What have you found to be a better degreaser? I’ve seen your videos where you use oxiclean then this video with laundry detergent

[@CXonthefly]

I personally am a fan of having one intact skull per species and anymore I do I will do without the nasal cavity and the earbuds I have a bear skull that I boiled that has nasal cavity but for the most part it's a struggle to keep nasal cavity

[@HJ-si7hd]

I am currently working on my first deer skull, which I found partially decomposed on my property. After two months of natural outdoor decomp, one month of water maceration, and hours of scrubbing and rinsing, I realized I needed to remove the nasal bones because there were dead bugs that I couldn't remove any other way. My question is: how do I know when the skull is fully degreased and ready for display? I've done about 3 weeks of dish soap and water degreasing at 80-90 degrees and 48 hours of peroxide whitening. It looks fantastic and the water is clear, but there are still some yellow spots under the jaw and on the crown.

[@thelonesomecricket9629]

Those yellow spots could be stains since you found it decomposing, but they could be grease. It can be really hard to tell but I think maybe do an acetone soak then heated degreasing and see if it goes away

[@derekgonzalez3247]

Where can I buy the aqua silk product

[@WHITEBONE]

Pool supply. Shock oxidizer