Blanching requires placing the chunk of antler in boiling water for one to two minutes and then immediately immersing it in cold water. Boiling antler chunks will sterilize them, but because antler is essentially bone, you risk becoming brittle. Brittle bones can splinter when your dog chews them and become a choking hazard.
How do you restore chewed antlers?
0:2615:20Fixing Sun-Bleached, Chewed & Broken Tined Antlers - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipIt's all chewed big-time over here all the elders points are just completely shredded. So what I'mMoreIt's all chewed big-time over here all the elders points are just completely shredded. So what I'm going to use today.
How do you fill holes in antlers?
1:447:05Easily patch holes in antlers & darken whitened antlers - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipInteresting the whole sort of scroll go in so you can cover it. Up. Save those shavings get theMoreInteresting the whole sort of scroll go in so you can cover it. Up. Save those shavings get the bigger chunks.
How do you glue antlers back together?
For gluing combinations of bone/antler material and metal (e. g. for knife handles) Epoxy glue (No. 450382) should be used. It is transparent and gap-filling, and is therefore also ideal for gluing spongy surfaces.
How do you fix cracked deer antlers?
3:548:57HOW TO RESTORE ANTLERS - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd if you do have cracks in your antler. Since find out something you can do to is get wood filler.MoreAnd if you do have cracks in your antler. Since find out something you can do to is get wood filler. And just kind of fill in those cracks some wood filler. Might fall down get all the excess.
How do you touch up deer antlers?
0:007:58How To Touch Up Antlers When Doing A European Skull MountYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipIt doesn't matter what method you use I've used beetles. And degreasing or bowling. You're alwaysMoreIt doesn't matter what method you use I've used beetles. And degreasing or bowling. You're always gonna have on some deer you grab discoloration at the bases the antlers.
What do you put on deer antlers?
Spray a clear coat of polyurethane onto all parts of the antlers to protect them from water and insect damage. This spray also helps preserve the natural colors of the antlers.
Can you repair broken antlers?
0:218:23Broken Antler Repair Using Apoxie Sculpt - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipOkay so what we're going to use to fix a broken time is called epoxy sculpt this is a two-part epoxyMoreOkay so what we're going to use to fix a broken time is called epoxy sculpt this is a two-part epoxy. You mix the two together leave it to harden overnight and it becomes rock solid just like antler.
How strong is Gorilla glue Epoxy?
Gorilla Epoxy has 3300 psi bond strength and a 5-minute set-time for a quick strong application process. The adhesive is water resistance and suitable indoor and outdoor use on a wide variety of projects.
Is Super glue an acid or a base?
Cyanoacrylate is acid stabilized, that is it reacts badly to acidic surfaces, like paper and leather for example. It requires a weak base and moisture, meaning excessively dry areas can lead to problems.
How do you seal antlers?
Cover the antlers with a protective coating. Although keeping the antlers inside is the most effective way to protect them, it may help to spray or soak the antlers in something that will preserve them. For example, you can coat them in two layers of paste floor wax and then buff them until they shine.
How do you restore sun bleached deer antlers?
1:296:15How to Stain and Restore Antlers and Horns with Coffee ... - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThe best way I found is to just soak them in a tub with the with a bit of soap dish soap and letMoreThe best way I found is to just soak them in a tub with the with a bit of soap dish soap and let them soak for 6 or 7 hours and then give them a good scrub. Let them dry over the Sun.
What causes holes in antlers?
The two most common causes for holes in antlers are via a burst blood vessel and through the work of parasites. Burst blood vessels are less common. Most holes you see in antlers are from the work of the botfly larvae, which starts as an internal parasite. Parasites thrive easily on easily accessible food.
How do you connect antlers together?
To screw the antler together, use a Dremmel tool or similar with a conical sanding fitting on to make an initial hole in the hard surface. Then use a drill to make a hole about 0.5 mm smaller than your screw size. Put the screws right through, but don't send the head right up to the antler surface.
Can you drill into an antler?
14:0218:31Drilling Deer Antler - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo when you drill antler. You want to start drilling from the small. End all right what I do is openMoreSo when you drill antler. You want to start drilling from the small. End all right what I do is open this up. Set my antler in there.
How do you make a deer antler lamp?
0:285:57How to Make an Antler Lamp DIY | The Sticks Outfitter | EP. 6 - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipWe're gonna start off by clamping our antler in there the main goal is to enter through the topMoreWe're gonna start off by clamping our antler in there the main goal is to enter through the top there and you see we're gonna have the exit somewhere in the middle of the antler.
youngbuck66 a fine maumee river walleye
Hello, first of all i wanted to say what a great site this is. I stumbled upon it about two weeks ago and have been reading through posts ever since. Ive learned so much by just going back and reading what other peoples questions have been. Im 19 and have done 3 WT shoulder mounts and 3 squirell mounts.
dsbragg New Member
You got it, apoxie and smooth. Try to pull in some of the fine grooves and scratches to blend the seam line, then stain or paint. Use white, it works better for me. The stain works fine.
youngbuck66 a fine maumee river walleye
is it possible to use the natural color epoxy, or should i order some white?
Jesse Carr Get a holt with your feet and stick your chest out
if you are going to stain the antlers you have to use white or the colors will be different the natural turns a grey color i did a repair on a set of sheds and used the natural and it was to dark when i tried staining it didint match i had to sand off all the natural and redo it in white good luck and have fun with it
youngbuck66 a fine maumee river walleye
where do i find taxidermy today? I think im going to order the white epoxy and antler stain, and see how that works. Thanks everybody for replying so fast. I love this site.
nibjones Join your States Taxidermy Assoc
Here is the link for Taxidermy today young buck http://www.taxidermytoday.com
Repaired section separating from original beam
The first thing that I did was assess why the repair job failed so that I made sure I wouldn’t make the same mistake. After looking over the point I figured two factors played a roll in the damage.
New Wire Set
After the epoxy I used to set the wire cured, I began the process of building up the tine with two-part apoxie clay. Several layers were needed to achieve the circumference needed and also the detail to match the existing antler then the apoxie was left to cure.
Blending and sculpting new tine
Once I achieve the size, shape and texture I was after I could finally move onto the painting part of the job. First I mixed paint to match the lightest color of the antlers to be applied as the base color. When painting it’s important to start light and work your way to the darker paints. The base color was applied and then left to dry.
Base Paint Applied
After the base color dried it was time to move onto the multitude of browns, greys, yellows and red shades that make up all the colors you see when you look at the antlers of any cervid species. With some time, patience and of course the right paints, the brown hues were slowly matched and laid down according to the original beam.
The Finished Product
While you might have to get creative and apply new tools or materials, the basics of this technique can be applied to any of the horned and antlered species of trophy animals us hunters never grow old of pursuing.