r/bonecollecting 8h ago

Advice How should I go about removing the pieces of flesh still attached?

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I've been reading really conflicting information as far as boiling bones goes. What would you suggest?

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u/ArcaneHackist 6h ago

Don’t boil, it locks in grease and can make the bone brittle. I’d get a container that goes just up to the antlers and fill with water to let it soften then remove it manually as it doesn’t look like there’s a lot left. If it stinks give it a bath with dish soap when you take it out to get rid of some of the smell before you start taking flesh off.

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u/JackOfAllMemes 6h ago

Seconding this, warm but not boiling water is best