I've "searched" and found info on broken tines and missing tines....but I can't find anything on repairing antlers where "tree rats" have eaten chunks out of.
I have a HUGE non-typical antler to fix that has many "chewed" spots. Some are pretty shallow and I'm guessing that epoxy sculpt alone will be fine.
I am nervous about a couple tines where the squirrels have chewed about 3/4 of the way through. Will the epoxy be strong enough......or should I try to strengthen the repair with wire?
Thanks,
Scott
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Epoxy dries hard as a rock. Just be forwarned that it won't take stain so you will have to blend the color in with thin layers of paint.
The Epo-Grip line has the perfect antler repair putty. It takes 6 hours to harden but it will remain much stronger than the fast setting types.
I seen people go to lowes and try to match the anters with paint.It does not work.even bone colored paint
I try to use really thin paint that I mix using artists acrylics. That is the only way to get a good color match.
I fixed many antlers with this stuff and its better then any other product out there. Plus you can add a little paint to it as well to get the right color. It is plumbers epoxy and strong as iron. E-mail me for pics if you want. I'm working on a set as we speak..