If the claws are still on the bone?
I would clean the bone as best you can and not boil them.
The nail part will slip off then.
I have a neacklace made of my AK bear and I just used clear polish.
I'll post a pic.

 

 

Trout,

Thanks for replying...your necklace looks awesome.

How did you clean them?
Did you clear cote them afterwards or antything?


Thanks again,

Bruin

 

I used clear nail polish, borrowed from the lil lady
I was told if you don't clear coat them they have a bad habit of cracking.

 

Yep Trout is right on. I have worn a bear claw around my neck for about 10 years now. I clean them similar to waht Trout said. I take some jewelry wire and twist it lightly around the claw and then I twist it to make a little loop in the top. Then I wrap the wire with thread until it is no longer visible. Then I take and coat it heavy many times with clear nail polish. From time to time I recoat it. I also bought some real bone hairpipe and slid some of them on my necklace before I put the ends on. I can take a picture of it if you would like to see how I do it. Give me a day or two though. I have been working some long hours. I can also take a pic of my choker with a bear claw I made.