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How to Whiten Skulls in Peroxide

Peroxide is used for lightening hair, and it is a common ingredient in toothpastes that whiten the teeth. It is used around the house to remove stains or discoloration from everything from countertops to piano keys, and it is also effective in bleaching skulls and bones. Whitening skulls is a task that isn't limited to scientists and taxidermists; anyone can bleach skulls by soaking them in peroxide. Skulls whitened with peroxide can make display pieces.

Things You'll Need

Plastic container
Tongs or protective gloves

Instructions

- 1
  Wash the skulls with water before whitening them with the peroxide. Taking off excess debris will allow the peroxide to work more effectively during the whitening process. If the skulls have a substantial amounts of flesh on them, you can put them outside in a plastic container with holes poked in the lid so insects can remove the flesh.
- 2
  Fill the plastic container with peroxide and place the skulls in it. Let the skulls soak until they reach the desired whiteness. The skulls will whiten based on how long they soak and the concentration of the peroxide.
- 3
  Remove the skulls from the peroxide using tongs or protective gloves. Lay the skulls on paper towels or old newspapers to dry.

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