Bleaching skulls

[WJS23]

Just wondering how long you guys normally let the bleach sit on the skull before washing it off?

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

You don't use bleach to be clear, you use peroxide.

 

[Wapiti151]

Peroxide paste + the Clairol hair bleaching powder is what I use. I generally let it sit wrapped in a garbage bag for 24 ish hours and check. If I want it whiter, I wash it off…let it dry and do another coat for 24 more hours. Rinse and repeat until it’s as white as you want.

 

[WJS23]

Thanks, I’m using the paste.

 

[Marbles]

I use concentrated peroxide from Home Depot, soak until it is white or yellow. Yellow is fat and needs degreasing, which is a different procedure.

 

[HiMtnHntr]

40 volume peroxide, about a day in the sun is all. Don’t use bleach.

 

[camping1601]

40 volume a day or two depending on the temp.

 

[blacktail434]

I use concentrated peroxide from Home Depot, soak until it is white or yellow. Yellow is fat and needs degreasing, which is a different procedure.

I use this too. Although, I didn't realize Home Depot carried it. I pulled up my local one and sure enough, in stock!

 

[Trail&ErrorAK]

Just did a Skull cap - boiled in a bucket with Borax and Dawn for 5 hours.
Saw another really good method of steaming.

Then saw where guys painted with glue to seal and 'whiten'.
Send some pics of your skull!