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« on: January 10, 2012, 03:44:02 PM »
What do you guys use to keep the peroxide off the base of antlers? I had been using press and seal cling wrap and tape with good success-up till now anyways and had some leak throughs.  Been cleaning with beatlesa few yrs and finally getting paying customers (about 10-11 this year).  I tried searching but didnt get much.  Pretty cool forum here with lots to read!!  Thanks for any help
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« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2012, 04:01:08 PM »
I dont, if they whiten I color.   Most dont get to faded. 
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« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2012, 04:09:14 PM »
I have tried silicone, but its about as much work to get it off as just staining when done.
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« Reply #3 on: January 10, 2012, 09:21:20 PM »
i just restain if needed
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« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2012, 09:44:46 PM »
try useing vol 40 creame/gel and a smaller paintbrush
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« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2012, 01:16:58 AM »
I use silicone, the secrete is to goop it on thick, then it peels off in one or 2 pieces
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« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2012, 07:04:53 AM »
What kind of stain do you guys use ...can i get it from McKenzie?
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« Reply #7 on: January 11, 2012, 10:40:19 AM »
water based acrylic paints are better in my book than stains
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« Reply #8 on: January 11, 2012, 10:53:54 AM »
I wrap the antler bases in plastic wrap.  Most of the time it works.
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« Reply #9 on: January 11, 2012, 10:55:04 AM »
I've used electrical and I'm trying silicone.
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« Reply #10 on: January 11, 2012, 11:01:49 AM »
I use silicone or paint with water based acrylics if I don't use the silicone.
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« Reply #11 on: January 11, 2012, 11:19:48 AM »
Vaseline....brush it on...clean with acetone. JL
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« Reply #12 on: January 11, 2012, 04:15:53 PM »
Quote from: JL on January 11, 2012, 11:19:48 AM
Vaseline....brush it on...clean with acetone. JL

that would seem if the bone was porus it would soak in and give it a darker appearence. 
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« Reply #13 on: January 11, 2012, 04:17:42 PM »
what is the color called that you use?
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« Reply #14 on: January 11, 2012, 04:37:36 PM »
I wouldnt worry to much about it... just touch them up when your done
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