Cleaning bear claws

[Thrudheim]

So I decided to get a half mount done on Patch.

 

I had Joe remove the rear claws for me because I want to do something with them, with one paw I am making/having made a necklace and will be using the claws from the other to make some necklaces for some friends.

 

Anyone know the best way to clean them up? I have been searching some other forums and there are various ways recommended for doing so. I currently am using one method which is soaking them in lemon juice for a few days but if anyone has any other ways to get all the rest of the gunk off of them I would appreciate any input.

Edited January 12, 2016 by Thrudheim

[Bucksnbows]

No, but let us know what you find. Troutandbucks is going that same route with his bear he just decided and still hasn't brought the skin to his taxidermist

 

 

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[Thrudheim]

Finished product, this one is mine. I used a single claw from the remaining six to make some necklaces for people.

[Bucksnbows]

What was key to getting them clean? Looks great whatever you did.

 

 

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[not on the rug]

Clorox, a toilet brush and some elbow grease...

 

Oh wait, wrong bearclaw...

[Thrudheim]

What was key to getting them clean? Looks great whatever you did.

 

 

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I soaked them in lemon juice for a few days and got a lot of the goop off, then soaked them in a 50/50 of alcohol and peroxide.

 

Used a finishing abrasive buff on the Dremel to get the few layers of "nail" off to get it smooth then hit it with the polishing attachment.

 

After that it was coat upon coat (at leat 6-8) of clear nail polish top coat, then drilled the holes and went to work.

Edited February 5, 2016 by Thrudheim

[Thrudheim]

Here's the other ones I made, the one with the extra beads is the one I made for my wife.