| | 3. Lower the skull into the simmering water and
allow to
"cook" for several minutes.
4. After simmering the skull for a few minutes, add 1 cup of
Sal Soda/A&H Super
Washing Soda. Sprinkle the powder into the water a little at a time until all the
powder is in the pot. Note if using a lid on the pot, after adding the powder, the water may foam and boil
over.
 | Simmer the skull for about 45 minutes (if using a small pot reduce
time). |
| After the initial 45 minutes of cooking, remove skull and cut, pull, and scrape away loose tissue
and meat. |
| Return skull to simmering water, adding a 1/2 cup more Sal
Soda/A&H Super
Washing Soda, simmer for 15- 30 minutes at
a time until its cleaned. This process may take approx. 3 - 5
"cooking's"
and cutting/scrapings before completion. Be sure and add a bit more Sal Soda/A&H
Super
Washing Soda each time. |
| The meat should nearly fall off the bone. The Sal
Soda/A&H Super
Washing Soda in combination with simmering makes the meat take on a
"jelly" like consistency. If the meat is hard to remove add
more Sal Soda/A&H Super
Washing Soda. |
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Use a coat hanger to poke and dislodge material in the brain
and nasal cavity. Thoroughly clean the nasal cavity and brain cavity. |
|
A garden hose can be used to spray off and flush out the
brain and nasal cavity (sprayed with high pressure) |
5. After all meat is removed, rinse with cold water. Let skull
sun dry for a day or two. It will take on a whitish-bone color.
Note: the above cleaning process can be used on cougar, bear,
bobcat, and coyote, etc. skulls.
Go to Step 3
"Bleaching"
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