antler staining

[rockcity4]

I need a basic crash course in antler staining or painting. i have never done it before. any tips would be appreciated. i have a few found sheds and racks to work with.

[jwj4856]

I use potassium permagnate, just mix a teaspoon full with 2 ouncesw of alcohol and paint on, will be purple but will turn brown as it dries, then use steel wool to buff off to the color you want and seal with a matte finish clear.

[rockcity4]

thanks jwj, last time i used that was as a kid to make gun powder,learning is a good thing.

[Bobbym1232]

jwj's idea is the best way to go.  I have tried other staining methods on sheds and potassium permagnate/alcohol produces the best results.  With this I also do a light sanding on the sheds before staining them.  This seems to help the stain penetrate better.  I know on my sheds, they have a kind of glossy coat on them. If you sand them a lightly if works a lot better.  Don't know if others do this too, but works great for me.

[rockcity4]

if epoxy sculpt is used to repair do you prime that part first,or will the p.perm cover it.

[BDT]

rockcity4 - Your last question was covered extensively in the OLD forums.  Check there and you will find the answer plus much more.