Ok I have searched and found nothing on this. When coloring reproduction or sheds, what are some colors or processes anybody has tried to get that grey desert color on a mule deer antler.I use potassium panag. (not going to try and spell that one lol) to get the brown look I want, but have not got a good one for the grey look. Thanks for any help on this.
Rob
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By far the easiest way to colour antlers is simply to paint them. You can do SO much more with paint than you can with potassium permanangate or stains. Prime - paint your base colour and apply various washes and tints. Look at the top flat artists - they all paint awesome looking antlers with paint.. the only difference is - your canvas is a repro antler.. so ya don't have to draw the antler first - you just have to colour it in - LOL!
Antler staining, try several different versions of the words, the info is there.
Lately I've been using burnt umber oil paint. Take a dry rag and wipe off the excess and it will lighten the areas that need to be lightened. It leaves a very realistic looking antler. I'm no expert, but this is what I do....