How to European Mount a Deer | Jared Mills

Published on December 20, 2024
Duration: 10:00

This guide details the process of preparing a deer skull for a European mount, as demonstrated by Jared Mills. It covers initial meat removal, boiling, pressure washing, degreasing with dish soap, and final whitening with peroxide cream. The process emphasizes thorough cleaning and protection of antlers.

Quick Summary

Creating a European mount for a deer skull involves several key steps: initial meat removal, simmering in water, pressure washing to clean thoroughly, degreasing with dish soap, and finally whitening the skull with a peroxide cream. Protecting the antlers with plastic wrap is crucial during the cleaning stages.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Finished Examples
  2. 00:51Initial Meat Removal
  3. 02:35Boiling Process Setup
  4. 03:04Antler Protection
  5. 03:52Boiling Technique (Simmer)
  6. 04:31Pressure Washing the Skull
  7. 06:27Progress Check & Stubborn Tissue
  8. 06:43Final Simmer & Degreasing Prep
  9. 07:08Whitening Process Setup
  10. 07:44Applying Peroxide Cream
  11. 09:05Final Whitening & Drying

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the essential steps for preparing a deer skull for a European mount?

The process involves caping the head, removing all meat and tissue, simmering the skull in water, pressure washing to clean crevices, degreasing with dish soap and water, and finally whitening the skull with a peroxide cream solution, ideally in the sun.

How do you protect the antlers during the European mount process?

To protect the antlers, wrap their bases tightly with plastic wrap, extending just past the brow tines. This helps prevent discoloration and damage from the boiling and pressure washing stages.

What tools are needed for a DIY European deer mount?

Key tools include a sharp knife, gloves, a flathead screwdriver for the brain cavity, plastic wrap, a boiler with a pot, a pressure washer, needle-nose pliers, dish soap, and 40-volume peroxide cream with a paintbrush for whitening.

How long does it take to complete a European mount?

While some steps can be done in a day, the process is often spread over two days to allow for soaking and drying. The simmering and pressure washing can be iterative, and the final whitening requires significant drying time in the sun.

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