re: Let's try again. My first Euro Mount

white spray paint baw

I boiled it in an old pot that from now on will only be used for this. I have not whitened it yet

Thanks for the tips. I will definitely use borax next time

I figger you've already found out that you hafta remove eyeballs, tongue, and all major flesh before you start boiling. Some folks forget to remove the brain before boiling. To access the brain, just make sure the uppermost portion of the spine is removed from the skull. This will reveal a hole where you can "dig" out the brain tissue. You can use a small spoon for this or...you can make a simple scoop out of a piece of 1/4" or 1/2" copper tubing. Just flatten out the end of the tubing and put a spoon like "bend" on it. Used a tool like this for years. Simple and effective. Don't worry if some of those fragile nose bones become "loose" after boiling and cleaning. This is normal. Just be careful that you don't break them. You can always spot glue them back into place with super glue. Just like Brylcream, "A Little Dab'll Do Ya". Or do you remember the old Brylcream commercials on TV? If not, ask Geauxt. I'm sure he'll remember. Good luck!

Got any kids or grandkids? Try changin a dirty diaper or two or three hundred. That'll cure ya of a weak stomach real quick... Well, you sure did it the hard way, but you got it done!