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Post by fernwood on Oct 26, 2018 8:19:30 GMT -5
When I moved, I acquired a lot of deer skulls and horns from the previous owner. Most were attached to the back of garage. I have also found a few in my woods. Have more I collected previously. These are not full rack size of a trophy buck. Mostly smaller ones.
The ones attached to my garage appear to have been there for many years.
I planned on cutting to a smaller size. A quick wash in alcohol. Let dry a few days. Then using drywall sandpaper to remove lichens. Then hand polishing a little.
Could the deer horns/teeth be put in rapid polish in the vibe? The batch would only be the horns and teeth. Would it be better to separate the two items, due to hardness variations?
My vision on some of the horn points is using them to frame a wire wrapped cab. Others would be a focal pendant.
Thanks.
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Post by MsAli on Oct 26, 2018 9:59:33 GMT -5
Not sure, we always used floor wax and buffed them or my dad would occasionally use his buffer and then sprayed the antlers with a coat of semi-gloss polyurethane. It has to dry for 72 hours after that
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zekesman
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Post by zekesman on Oct 26, 2018 10:05:19 GMT -5
I don't think they are hard enough. If they have been out in the weather they are softer still. It is really cool to stain the cracks then epoxy. If you want new shiny tips it is deer season now ask around. Vic
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Oct 26, 2018 10:26:09 GMT -5
I tumble teeth (Animal) all the time, in a rotary..... Antlers would be very touchy in a vibe or rotatory... I would do them by hand.. They polish up very easy.. Antlers polish up, just from the oils from your fingers... I use to make "Mandalas" years ago.....I used antlers, teeth, animal furs, feathers, etc, etc....After a few times working with animal parts, you will get the hang of it and know what to do...
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Oct 26, 2018 10:29:35 GMT -5
You can use your dremel and some Zam to polish the antlers. Very soft fluffy buff and barely kissing the antler. No pressure. They will glow nicely.
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Post by fernwood on Oct 26, 2018 10:44:49 GMT -5
Thanks everyone.
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Post by MsAli on Oct 26, 2018 10:49:15 GMT -5
I tumble teeth (Animal) all the time, in a rotary..... Antlers would be very touchy in a vibe or rotatory... I would do them by hand.. They polish up very easy.. Antlers polish up, just from the oils from your fingers... I use to make "Mandalas" years ago.....I used antlers, teeth, animal furs, feathers, etc, etc....After a few times working with animal parts, you will get the hang of it and know what to do... Have any pictures of those?
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Post by fernwood on Oct 26, 2018 11:00:07 GMT -5
I tumble teeth (Animal) all the time, in a rotary..... Antlers would be very touchy in a vibe or rotatory... I would do them by hand.. They polish up very easy.. Antlers polish up, just from the oils from your fingers... I use to make "Mandalas" years ago.....I used antlers, teeth, animal furs, feathers, etc, etc....After a few times working with animal parts, you will get the hang of it and know what to do... Mandalas are on my wish list to make. Have added animal parts to dream catchers in the past. I would love to see some photos of your mandalas. Also polished animal teeth.
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Oct 27, 2018 10:11:24 GMT -5
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Post by fernwood on Oct 27, 2018 10:50:12 GMT -5
Nice items. Thanks.
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Post by kskid on Oct 27, 2018 23:45:36 GMT -5
A taxidermist friend once told me to periodically wipe boiled linseed oil on mounted antlers to renew the surface. Also just FYI about using feathers - fish and wildlife protection. Kind of like what they did with ivory to protect elephants. I don't want anyone to get into trouble accidentally (on purpose is up to you ).
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