I want to do a european mount. I don't want to do the boiling because I don't think my stomach or my neighbours could handle the smell. I have heard a few alternatives that I have never tried but sound like they may be worth a try. Reviews also say n

[FirstBubba]

Best of luck on the sales, Ian.
Skulls are looking good.

[IanS]

This was today. I’ll be spraying with peroxide tmrw. Then gluing up the teeth and the cracks.

[FirstBubba]

Waco Texas was also mentioned. But I gotta sell the Buffalo heads first!

Waco? Never viewed Waco as a tourist destination! LOL!
Come on down to Rockport or Port Aransas. Maybe Corpus Christi.

BUT......if you're passing through Waco and you're a history or gun enthusiast, check out the Texas Ranger Museum & Hall of Fame.
It sits right off IH35 just as you cross the Brazos River.
They have an excellent, awesome gun collection!

[IanS]

Waco Texas was also mentioned. But I gotta sell the Buffalo heads first!

[FirstBubba]

Good to know! In 16 years of marriage we have only left the country 1x. Wether it’s Mexico or somewhere else we just want a getaway. Winter in Alberta gets pretty cold so a break half way would be good.

My South Texas hideaway normally has only 2 or 3 frosts per year.
Wintertime temps run in the low 40's to the 70's.
Nighttime "MAY" occasionally get down in the mid 30's.

Last year was freaky! 👀!
We got down to 15°F! Unheard of! Like a 100 year record.

[IanS]

Good to know! In 16 years of marriage we have only left the country 1x. Wether it’s Mexico or somewhere else we just want a getaway. Winter in Alberta gets pretty cold so a break half way would be good.

[FirstBubba]

I did a couple and when people seen the Buffalo they asked if I could do one for them. Then I did a little research and learned that they sell for way higher prices than I was expecting. I had an opportunity to get 6 heads so I figured it’s not a huge loss if they don’t sell but if they do I can take my wife to Mexico this winter.

Sounds good Ian, but with the current situation in Mexico, even the tourist spots aren't safe.I think it was at Couzemel, a beach was hit by a random gunner firing from a wave runner.
Acapulco was just hit by a huge earthquake.

You do as you wish, but I believe I'd just try South Texas.
Comfortable temps and lot'sa fishing! 😉
Maybe the Bahamas.

[IanS]

Is your nickman 'the skull man'? Are all those yours? Why do you have so many duplicates?
Do you display them in your man cave or sell them ?

I did a couple and when people seen the Buffalo they asked if I could do one for them. Then I did a little research and learned that they sell for way higher prices than I was expecting. I had an opportunity to get 6 heads so I figured it’s not a huge loss if they don’t sell but if they do I can take my wife to Mexico this winter.

[IanS]

Blow out the dead bugs when they are dry. Depends on how many come out might have to soak and use air a few more times. Then peroxide in the sun, glue up the cracks and the teeth, varnish and glue on the horns.

[FirstBubba]

Looking good, Ian!
What's your next step?

[jhjimbo]

Is your nickman 'the skull man'? Are all those yours? Why do you have so many duplicates?
Do you display them in your man cave or sell them ?

[IanS]

Today I hosed them all off again and washed the horns out with soapy water and a bottle brush.

[FirstBubba]

Keep us posted, Ian.

[IanS]

Brought my skulls home yesterday. They are meat free. A little smelly but nothing I can’t handle. I broke out the cartilage and have them soaking in water now so that the bugs that are stuck in will come out.

[IanS]

Ian, if it works.....?
The odor can be neutralized later with just hot (not boiling) soapy water.

Oh it works great. All the others I’ve done have been scent free with soap and water.