coloring bleached

Submitted by Travis on 11/22/05 at 8:03 AM. ( ) 208.254.219.2

Need help on coloring bleached whitetail horns. I've tried some stains, like walnut,but they looked stained when I finished. Are there any pre-mixed stains out there or does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks

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Steel wool

This response submitted by Cole on 11/22/05 at 8:29 AM. ( michael@SaltwaterTrophies.com ) 65.81.79.127

Yes they will looked stained when the stain is first applied. Now take some fine steel wool an polish(buff) the horns. This will give them the dull effect that you are looking for. Also you can rub some pine bark or oak to the base of the horn to give a more natural look.

Later,

Cole
http://www.ColesTaxidermy.com

When whitetails grow horns....

This response submitted by cyclone on 11/22/05 at 8:58 AM. ( ) 129.43.43.200

You'll probably get some better answers.

Travis, did you bother to check our archives?

This response submitted by George on 11/22/05 at 9:21 AM. ( georoof@aol.com ) 64.12.116.132

I already know as there are 451 posts on this subject on there. There are various methods of staining, but the one you chose, in my opinion, is the weakest you'll find.

Antlers

This response submitted by Cole on 11/22/05 at 1:29 PM. ( michael@SaltwaterTrophies.com ) 65.81.79.127

Sorry.... for typing HORNS...HORNS..I should have typed Antlers....thanks anyway EINSTEIN.........

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