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Recovering new life into antlers #6790082 06/11/17 04:25 PM
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Have a set of 50+ yr old mule deer antlers that have hung in a barn most of that time. They have not been in direct sunlight or rain and bad weather. However, time and other factors have taken the "life" out of them. Need some suggestions as to how to put that "life" back in them. Thanks.

Re: Recovering new life into antlers [Re: 2010bigdog] #6790460 06/12/17 12:58 AM
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Pretty easy to use do one coat if it's not dark enough repeat until dark enough

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Re: Recovering new life into antlers [Re: 2010bigdog] #6791013 06/12/17 04:59 PM
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Thanks

Re: Recovering new life into antlers [Re: 2010bigdog] #6803340 06/25/17 01:12 AM
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Any more ideas?

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I have used MinWax Early American stain on whitetail antlers, it makes for a nice natural look. The stain will dry and lighten a little. I had one set that was pretty old and got really dark, I left it outside in the sun for a week to tone it down.
You might want to try it on a spare antler to see if you like the color first. Old dried antlers can suck up a lot of stain and get really dark.
I have heard of using potassium permanganate, but I have never seen the results.


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Re: Recovering new life into antlers [Re: 2010bigdog] #6803706 06/25/17 05:24 PM
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OK thanks! Any other suggestions and where can I get a small panel with a cover for the skull cap that is inexpensive? The panel has to be real wood!

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I've used fresh coffee grounds and rubbed them onto the antlers thoroughly. The fresher the grounds the better. Once the antlers dry, if its not dark enough then keep rubbing til you get the desired color you want. The only problem with wood stain is if not done right it looks fake.

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Any of you pros want this job?

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Any pros want a quick job?

Re: Recovering new life into antlers [Re: 2010bigdog] #6806542 06/28/17 03:13 AM
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Re: Recovering new life into antlers [Re: 2010bigdog] #6806965 06/28/17 04:24 PM
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It will just take some stain, cover for skull cap and panel or plaque to mount them on. Please PM me a price hunttexas2kansas. Does b port stand for Bridgeport?

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Re: Recovering new life into antlers [Re: 2010bigdog] #6855630 08/14/17 01:51 PM
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Linseed oil works well.


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