I know there are several threads about this already but just for my own clarification. I dont need detailed step by step instructions but are the following the general steps:
1. Pick all the meat off
2. Degrease the quills
3. Borax and pin the feathers in the pattern you want
4. Bondo over the borax
5. Screw or hot glue to your mount

Can I degrease with a kitchen degreaser or do I have to use something like acetone?

One other question I have is the bird I shot was a jake the beard was only like 3 inches but it had like a white dried skin that encased most of the beard. Im not really sure what it is, should I cut this skin away for the mount or do I have to leave it so the beard doesnt fall apart?

Thanks!