You can cut your time, effort, and stress in half by powerwashing the skulls after you boil them. I have done round 30-40 a year for the past 6 years. I don't like mounts where the nose curls are blown out etc. If you are careful you will find how much cleaner you can get the skulls and antler bases by using a powerwasher. Pick a couple after boiling and you will want to find an alternative trust me. It might take a couple to get it down, but it works great. I prefer a turbo tip and just use caution around the nose. Be sure not to overheat the skull first. Use a deep enough pan. If you can test a dead head find out first if you can get ahold of one. Good luck!