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HUGE Whale Vertebrae: How Do I Preserve Them?


CostaRicaCarl

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Hello and thanks for allowing me to become a member.
I live in Costa Rica so things commonly available in the US and Canada can be really hard to find here, so I am asking people to consider this when responding.
I purchased several whale vertebrae from a local who found them on the beach which I plan on cleaning and mounting as art objects. I have a woodworking shop here in CR so I have the tools at my disposal to properly mount these amazing pieces.
I'm looking for advice on how to clean and get the smell out of these bones...believe me, they are RIPE. You can smell them from 6-8 feet away. My thought was to bag them and wrap the bag loosely with tape to save on the volume of whatever chemical treatment I need to use to accomplish this, but as a complete beginner, obviously I am open to suggestions from those with experience.
Thanks.

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