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[Beignet]

Makes sense for dinosaurs or old deadheads, but curious if it really has much benefit on a fresh “properly” cleaned skull?

Might be overkill, sure. I have seen some posts where folks are especially concerned about sunlight and yellowing. Could help mitigate that. Doesn’t seem like too much of a pain if you treat it just as an extra step in the process.

 

[Carl 9.3x62]

What are you (or anyone) hoping to achieve by using the paraloid? Stop the skull from drying out over time? Stop it from falling apart? Keep it white over time?

I just like the way they look and feel. I think it seals the bone up so it's easier to clean, although I haven't tested that theory yet. Definitely not necessary, just one of the very many options finish a skull.