I always end up making salsas too mushy- and either too oniony or too tomatoey.... theres a delicate balance you know? between the two.... onion or tomato... *defeat*
Cat Skeleton
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UH I love "tacos al pastor" too bad I don't know how to make the "pastor style" mix. Any way don't forget to post pics of your "Alebrije" Good luck
They're even better with queso Oaxaca! I'll definitely be posting pics of this project if it goes through. I might try to coat the bones in primer first, so the paint doesn't eat through the bone if the chemistry doesn't agree.
Wow, how have I been missing this? :headshake2:
I have a cat skull also, which I found by the side of the road, already cleaned off.
My first statement is a warning - BE CAREFUL! Cats CAN carry rabies. Dead mammals are the most dangerous things to work with, as many pathogens can pass from one mammal to another. ALWAYS wear gloves when you are dealing with these remains.
Preferably, any tools used on this specimen should be thrown away after use. If you have to keep the tool, at least clean it really well with soap and water, then soak it in 90% rubbing alcohol for at least 10 minutes. It's not sterilizing, but it's better than nothing.
First of all, how 'clean' are the remains? You want to remove any extra flesh. It'll probably be hard as a rock, so soak it in ammonium hydroxide till it softens. Ammonium hydroxide, you say? Just water and ammonia. I'm not super precise about the amount of ammonia, maybe a tbs per gallon. Use warm water to soften it faster. Use a scalpel or a knife to remove any soft stuff.
Now you need to degrease it. The bones probably look a little yellow, right? That's the grease trapped inside the bones. You probably won't get all of it, but you want to get most of it out. This is where ammonium hydroxide comes in again. Make up another batch, put all the bones in it, and let it soak OUTSIDE. It's gonna get smelly now! Soak it till the water gets cloudy. Poor the stinking, smelly water into your garden. Rinse the bones off with fresh water. Some of the bones will be really small, so you might want to put them in a pillowcase so you don't loose any. Repeat this ammonium hydroxide soaking process until the water doesn't get cloudy with grease. Time needed to soak can vary. I usually go at least a day each time, and it'll take a little longer each time. It's a bit of a guessing game.
Alright, it's all degreased, but the bones are probably still not as white as you'd like. If you want them whiter, you need some hydrogen peroxide. Once the bones are all dry from the degreasing, put them into a bucket of hydrogen peroxide. They will fizz like crazy! But don't leave them in too long. The peroxide will decalcify the bones if you leave them in too long. For an average sized cat, you will probably soak for a day or so.
Alrighty, I think I covered my procedure! PM me with ANY questions, I'll be glad to help you out!
I have a cat skull also, which I found by the side of the road, already cleaned off.
My first statement is a warning - BE CAREFUL! Cats CAN carry rabies. Dead mammals are the most dangerous things to work with, as many pathogens can pass from one mammal to another. ALWAYS wear gloves when you are dealing with these remains.
Preferably, any tools used on this specimen should be thrown away after use. If you have to keep the tool, at least clean it really well with soap and water, then soak it in 90% rubbing alcohol for at least 10 minutes. It's not sterilizing, but it's better than nothing.
First of all, how 'clean' are the remains? You want to remove any extra flesh. It'll probably be hard as a rock, so soak it in ammonium hydroxide till it softens. Ammonium hydroxide, you say? Just water and ammonia. I'm not super precise about the amount of ammonia, maybe a tbs per gallon. Use warm water to soften it faster. Use a scalpel or a knife to remove any soft stuff.
Now you need to degrease it. The bones probably look a little yellow, right? That's the grease trapped inside the bones. You probably won't get all of it, but you want to get most of it out. This is where ammonium hydroxide comes in again. Make up another batch, put all the bones in it, and let it soak OUTSIDE. It's gonna get smelly now! Soak it till the water gets cloudy. Poor the stinking, smelly water into your garden. Rinse the bones off with fresh water. Some of the bones will be really small, so you might want to put them in a pillowcase so you don't loose any. Repeat this ammonium hydroxide soaking process until the water doesn't get cloudy with grease. Time needed to soak can vary. I usually go at least a day each time, and it'll take a little longer each time. It's a bit of a guessing game.
Alright, it's all degreased, but the bones are probably still not as white as you'd like. If you want them whiter, you need some hydrogen peroxide. Once the bones are all dry from the degreasing, put them into a bucket of hydrogen peroxide. They will fizz like crazy! But don't leave them in too long. The peroxide will decalcify the bones if you leave them in too long. For an average sized cat, you will probably soak for a day or so.
Alrighty, I think I covered my procedure! PM me with ANY questions, I'll be glad to help you out!
Awesome! I have a lot of those chemicals already (prone to ear problems). I'll be doing all of this outside. Pretty much all of the flesh is gone, but double checking never hurts.
Thanks for the instructions!!!
I'm 20 and have a good reputation (albeit outlandish). I'm usually the one called in for help with live or dead animals, especially copperhead removal.
Did you forget about it? Last time of friend of mine's mom did that, my friend found a dead fox staring at her when going to get ice cream.
I'm probably only going to paint the skull, at least for now.
In other catty news, one of my friends recently adopted a polydactyl kitten! She looks like a real sweetie, with the added awesomeness of opposable thumbs.
