How to preserve animal bones

So now that we have covered many of the historical and modern uses of animal remains, how do you go about acquiring them? The good news is, you have several options to legally and ethically acquire bones, furs, feathers, teeth, and claws, you just have to know where to look! I understand not everyone has access to large expanses of woods to find animal remains or trekking through a forest looking for bone may not be your thing. I get it! And because of the internet, it's now easier than ever…

Save a skull you found in the woods or while hunting Whether you've hunted an animal or found its remains in the wilderness, its skull makes for a rustic and even educational bit of indoor or outdoor decor. Cleaning and bleaching an animal...

Bone is a beautiful and useful material, but if you pick up any random bone from the yard, or one that has been buried, it may very well be cracked. That is because bones contain quite a bit of water and, like wood, when drying bone is subjected to stresses caused by shrinkage. S

A properly preserved skeleton is a trophy or keepsake that can last for many years. The process or preserving a skeleton can be tricky if you don't use proper care. It can also be dangerous due to the risk of disease transmission when handling animal tissue and brains that may be contaminated. However, if you are not squeamish about handling the carcass of an animal and take a few simple precautions, you can clean and preserve a skeleton yourself, allowing you to choose how to best display…

Ready to clean animal bones? This tutorial provides a clear, step-by-step process for bleaching and whitening bones—a final step in preparing degreased animal bones for display.

Degreasing is the process of removing the natural oils in bone to leave you with clean, white bones. This will teach you everything from start to finish!

Now that you have started to acquire some animal remains, you may find yourself wondering how to clean them. Of course, if you buy from an online retailer they will come nice and cleaned to you, but finding them in nature is another story. I have some bones I have found that I haven't cleaned because I loved how they looked and the animal spirit residing in the bone or skull wished for it to remain just the way I found it. The coyote skull I have is one such example. If you have seen it in…

Animal bones can be used and upcycled in various ways, from making nutrient-rich bone broth to providing a tasty treat for pets.

Here is an easier method for cleaning animal bones using hydrogen peroxide and baking soda to make a paste. Check out the results!

Whitening is the process of using Hydrogen Peroxide to safely whiten bones without bleach. This guide lists how to do that and what materials to use