Thread: Velvet Skull-Acetone to finish velvet

https://www.taxidermy.net/threads/367018/
On this forum post someone says to use alcohol , then borax, then alcohol... or something like that.
https://www.deeranddeerhunting.com/c...t-deer-antlers
On this website they say they use formaldehyde.

Originally Posted by Ftx325

I used formaldehyde I think it was on my velvet antlers . Kills off any bacteria and prevents rot .
Just brushed it on . Was how I was told to do it 30 yrs ago.... Unfortunately I no longer have those antlers but were still looking good 10 yrs later...
Might be worth a call to a taxidermist for advice ?

Formaldehyde is probably the best way to go but i don't think it is an easy chemical to get, is it? Id love to get some to wet preserve small things.

Originally Posted by mimms2

Adding salt or bleach to the water will whiten them quicker but bleach will make it brittle, might not be such an issue for an indoor mount you're going to finish with some kind of oil/varnish, but if it's going to rattle round the shed or weather then I'd stay away from bleach.

Id stay away from bleach. Hydrogen peroxide is good, does the job very well and does not ruin the bone as much as bleach does. Just need a tiny bit.