I'd recommend not doing the head with paper towels, but that's just me. I would call your Taxidermist and talk to him. If it's a money issue (somemay read this, who can't afford it right now) he should be able to tell you the things to do to ensure that you don't mess it up. I have my clients bring the turkey to me and I remove the head and place it in a zip lock bag with water and freeze it.