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Offline Buckskin

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Getting a nice shine on antlers
« on: May 01, 2006, 09:27:12 AM »
What is the current method for getting a nice natural shine on antlers.
My taxidermist who does it part time and is a good friend of mine used to use Johnson Wax's original formula which I guess is not produced anymore.
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« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2006, 01:46:35 AM »
at the crocery store in the cleaning section you will find old english scrath cover. they make it in dark and light wood. the light wood works great for antlers that are not faded and the dark wood will stain faded antlers back to a nice natural color. simply put on a rag and wipe on.
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« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2006, 03:25:49 PM »
thanks  for the info! :D
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« Reply #3 on: May 15, 2006, 12:05:57 PM »
Linseed oil and turpentine 50/50 mixture. Takes a couple of hours to absorb in and not be sticky.  :D
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« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2006, 09:14:22 AM »
I'm going to try both of these methods and report back.
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« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2006, 10:03:08 AM »
Would this work for ram horns too.
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« Reply #6 on: May 16, 2006, 12:33:41 PM »
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Would this work for ram horns too.


It sure would, it is what my taxidermist uses on all his horns.  :D
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Re: Getting a nice shine on antlers
« Reply #7 on: July 19, 2006, 10:42:55 AM »
Never used any sort of shine or gloss on my antlers.  Because last time I checked, the deer didn't have it on em when I got him!
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Re: Getting a nice shine on antlers
« Reply #8 on: September 29, 2006, 07:08:33 AM »
These are some good tips! Anyone had a reverse reaction using these products? ???
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Re: Getting a nice shine on antlers
« Reply #9 on: October 28, 2006, 01:46:26 PM »
hmd, never heard of it.
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Re: Getting a nice shine on antlers
« Reply #10 on: November 01, 2006, 05:09:57 AM »
I guess the topic should have been " a natural shine".
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Re: Getting a nice shine on antlers
« Reply #11 on: November 08, 2006, 01:25:05 AM »
Like I said in my first post. Linseed oil and turpentine 50/50 mixture. Dries to a low luster and shine, looks very natural. All my horned and antler mounts had it on them.
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Re: Getting a nice shine on antlers
« Reply #12 on: January 09, 2007, 07:31:30 AM »
I use the Old English (OE) also.  The light works well to refresh antlers and give a little shine.  The dark works well on weathered/bleached antlers to get the color back.  This week I have a set that I am going to use OE 50/50 mix on.  Start light and work your way up (mix) to what you think looks natural.  Every set is different.

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Re: Getting a nice shine on antlers
« Reply #13 on: November 19, 2008, 03:43:13 AM »
my taxidermist uses WD40 on all his anltlers .
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