[Jacob-list] Skull preparartion

[Jacobflock at aol.com]

Dear Listers - The following email from a University that received  several 
Jacob skulls that had been processed by Peter Spellmeyer  years  ago:  .
 
'Hi Fred-
Dr. Ray Wilhite, the gross anatomy instructor who was thrilled  to have
the 4-horned Jacob sheep skulls, asked how it was processed. He  was
impressed by the cleanness and detail of the skull and would like to  try
it with a local specimen. I thought you mentioned a beetle  colony
followed by treatment with a foul-smelling chemical, but I  couldn't
remember the chemical. Any refreshers on skull prep would  be
appreciated. I recall that the man who processed the current skull is  no
longer with us but thought you might point us in the right  direction.
Many thanks,'
 
Peter related several episodes of skull preparation over the years, steel  
drums of chemicals, months of being in one solvent or another and months 
drying  out , etc.  Those who worked with Peter and saw his  meticulous work 
realize what a treasure he was and what a scientific loss his  passing has 
been.  QUESTION: Does anyone know the exact method,  materials and steps he 
used to produce the skulls, perhaps they may be  found in letters, reports and 
emails he sent?  
 
Regards - Fred Horak
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