I looked on the archives and found many different discussions on what some seal antlers with. I have been a hobbiest for 7 or 8 years now and have never sealed any antlers and they all still look as good as the day they were shot (50+ heads). never been in direct sunlight or smokey environment.. I was just curious on how many of you seal or don't seal the antlers?
I try to take pride in my own work and don't want all the work waisted years from now by not simply sealing them..
Thanks
Chad
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Nature doesn't so I don't. When they begin to dry out, I paint them with my favorite 50/50 Linseed/turpentine solution and wipe off the excess. Keeps the antlers natural looking.
Thet seals had antlers?
I just wash them with water before mounting them and then when I finish the mount I apply Pledge to a rag and wipe them to give them some luster and that's it. I've got some antlers that still look good and they were shot over 50 years ago.
I put a super light coat of gloss on them just keep the dust off.