Instructions | Marxman Unlimited

Make your own European Mount!

with The Euro-Kit

by: Marxman Unlimited

At Marxman Unlimited, we blend the pride of the hunt with hands‑on craftsmanship so you can transform your buck into a show‑stopping centerpiece. Our Euro‑kit gives you pro‑level results with clear instructions and rugged components, while sleek desk mounts and heavy‑duty wall mounts—available at marxmanunlimited.com—let you display your trophy exactly how you want.

Want to mount more?

The Repeat‑Kit is just $14.99 and supplies everything you need for two additional deer after your first kit. We also offer individual replacement materials so repairs and upgrades are simple, and our personally engineered hangers guarantee your mount stays secure and straight for years. DIYing your own European mount is equal parts therapy and triumph—Marxman Unlimited makes it easy, satisfying, and built to last.

Safety first:

Exercise caution when boiling skulls from yearlings or 1½‑year‑old deer. Their skulls may not be fully developed and can deteriorate during boiling.

Work outside or in a well‑ventilated area.

Wear rubber gloves when handling whitening chemicals and take care around hot water and electric heaters.

(Skinning the head is optional)

Boiling and Cleaning

1. Prepare the boiler:

- Place the Euro-Kit boiling bucket on a flat surface outdoors.

Fill the bucket with water.

*Put the electric heater into the water before you plug it in*

2. Add one packet of detergent to reduce grease buildup. (Do not use too much detergent; it can weaken the bone.)

3. Submerge the head

Insert the deer head so it is fully submerged.

Optional: wrap tin foil around the base of the antlers to protect them.

4. First boil

Let the water heat and periodically check the heater—if it’s working you may hear a faint hum.
Boil for 1½–2 hours. If you are leaving the skin on, boil 1½–2 hours; if you are using the no‑skin method, make the first boil 2–2½ hours.

5. Trim and reboil

Remove the head and trim away excess tissue.
Return the head to the boiler for another hour.

6. Wash and repeat

After one hour, remove the head and rinse with a hose on jet mode or use a pressure washer (take care—nose bones can be fragile).
Repeat cycles of boiling for one hour and rinsing until the skull is clean.

*A pressure washer used during cleaning will reduce total boiling time*

While washing, use the steel wire brush, knife, and pliers provided in the Euro-Kit to remove remaining tissue and speed up the process.

7. Continue boiling and cleaning until all tissue and grease are gone.

Whitening

1. Prepare the skull

* Make sure the skull and antlers are fully dry*

Tape a ring around the base of the antlers (painter’s tape or electrical tape) to protect them from the whitener.

2. Apply whitener

*Wear rubber gloves—whitener can irritate skin*

Using the supplied paintbrush and cream whitener, apply a thick, even layer across the skull.

*For hard‑to‑reach areas such as inside the nasal cavity, you can pour a small amount of whitener and brush it where needed*

3. Let it set

Allow the skull to sit 2–3 days. Warmth and indirect natural light improve whitening. Placing the skull in a loose plastic bag can help hold heat and speed the process.

4. Rinse and dry

Thoroughly rinse off all whitener with water.

*Be cautious—the skull will be brittle immediately after whitening*

5. Remove the tape from the antler bases and let the mount dry completely; it will become less brittle as it dries.

Optional finishing touches

Apply a clear coat to preserve the skull and control the final appearance:

Gloss, Matte, or Satin
Hydro dip or other specialty finishes

Choose the finish that best matches your display preference.

Done!