Quick question…what does everyone use to keep their Euro Mounts looking nice. I’ve heard WD[emoji640][emoji[emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]][emoji640][emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]]] for the horns but before I do anything I would like to hear everyone’s ideas on here first. Thank you
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Euro Mounts and Taxidermy Upkeep
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mark-hunter
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I wipe the dust.
I have one euro mount from red deer (stag), dated 1968, which I inherited from grandfather.
That one had yellowish color of bone from ageing.
I removed it from the plaque, and applied peroxide 30% (standard chemical for scull whitening).
On application of chemical I heard the sound like the bone was cracking.
The scull did not crack, but the yellowish color was not removed either.
I aborted the attempt, and put it back on plaque, and back on the wall.
Since then, I just wipe the dust.
I have one euro mount from red deer (stag), dated 1968, which I inherited from grandfather.
That one had yellowish color of bone from ageing.
I removed it from the plaque, and applied peroxide 30% (standard chemical for scull whitening).
On application of chemical I heard the sound like the bone was cracking.
The scull did not crack, but the yellowish color was not removed either.
I aborted the attempt, and put it back on plaque, and back on the wall.
Since then, I just wipe the dust.
Ontario Hunter
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Johnsons Paste Wax is what we use on antlers and horns. Unfortunately, they stopped making the stuff. Minwax still makes paste wax. Haven't tried it yet.
Hi, I’ve had two WY antelope and a small high-cascade buck taking space in my freezer for some time now. My daughter would like to see them on her wall when she moves to MT. I need recommendations for someone to call about making some euro mounts. Much appreciated!
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Wyfox
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Just about any taxidermist will do euros. I prefer to find one that has dermestid beetles, makes a nicer euro with the nasal cavity complete.
Our local high school biology program has a beetle room and they do skulls for hunters during hunting season and charge $75-100 per, it helps fund the school. When you drop your head off there's always 4-5 kids skinning heads in the room.
mark-hunter
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What are the dermestid beetles? Never heard of this?!
Wyfox
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