How to Clean Animal Bones for Display
Step-by-step instructions for cleaning a bare skeleton (free of soft tissue) for display. Prior to this cosmetic step, the bones have been completely degreased in a professional laboratory.
Cost: $20
Equipment
- Plastic tub
- Plastic spoon
- Toothbrush
Ingredients
- 1 Cream developer (peroxide) peroxide, 30 vol or lower
- 1 Animal bones skeleton only, degreased
Instructions
- Wash bones in soapy water and set aside.
- Fill plastic container with enough peroxide (1-part) and water (10-parts) to submerge one bone at a time.
- Stir until well mixed. Peroxide may not dissolve completely.
- Soak bone for 2 to 5 minutes: the greasier the bone, the longer you soak.
- Gently brush entire bone surface with toothbrush.
- Allow bone to air dry on paper towel.
Notes
SAFETY NOTE: Always use a mask and gloves and never handle animal bones that have any remains other than the skeleton.
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