Overview of Services

What services do I offer?

European Mounts

Skulls are processed in the following steps:

1. Skulls are cleaned using a technique called maceration. This method is done by submerging the skull in tempered water (80-105 deg) softening and breaking down the meat and cartilage. This is then washed off and meat picked from the skull. This process is repeated until all organic matter is removed.

2. Degreasing - degreasing is completed by submerging the skull in tempered water (80 deg) with dawn and diluted degreaser. This process pulls out residual grease from the skull and ensures grease will not reappear over time.

3. Whitening - whitening is completed using a peroxide solution wrapped and kept warm for 24 hrs before rinsing. This process is repeated until this desired color is achieved.

*Antler Bases are tightly wrapped during the entire procedure to ensure all color is retained and the bases are not damaged throughout the above process.

**No bleach is used as bleach will degrade bone when used In high concentrations which can yellow the skull over time and cause flaking.

When requested, skulls are mounted on a standard medium-finish oak plaque and outfitted with hanging hardware.

Skull Only Mounts

Only the upper portion of the skull is cleaned and finished at the standard price. The bottom jaw can be cleaned, finished, and wired to the upper portion for additional cost.

Antler Mounts

A typical antler mount is a skull cap combined with a foam form finished with a black felt and a gold accent rope. *Custom colors are available at additional Cost.

Antler Restoration

In the event that your antlers have been left outside and have been bleached by the sun or a DIY European Mount has gone wrong, we can restore those antlers to a natural finish.

Custom Items

If you have an idea for a creation that fits outside of this scope of work, give us a call and we will do everything in our power to accommodate your needs.

Services Disclaimer

Emerson Dolby Taxidermy is not responsible for improper field care of any species by the client. For best results, please contact us immediately after harvest for further instruction. Any velvet partially remaining on bases should be expected that it will be removed during the cleaning process. Full velvet antlers will be turned away.