I recently recieved a set of velvet antlers from a taxidermist who had the antlers for 4 years. I killed the deer during archery season and the taxidermist ended up going out og business, so I barely managed to get them back. The velvet is half rotted of and the other half is still good. I have decided I want to strip the velvet and just replace the velvet. I was wondering how to strip the velvet off. I beleive the the antlers were taken care of with fermaldihide when I dropped them off, but know because the lack of care they are rotting. Is there an easy way to strip the velvet? Then I was also wondering if anyone knew where I can send the antlers to get them re-done for a decent price and good quality. I would appreciate any information anyone has. Thank You Curtis Wilson
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Curtis, Sorry to hear you had problems but glad you got the antlers back. Research Mannikins offers the artificial velvet service- not cheap but very real looking. You can soak the antlers in water till the velvet rehydrates then strip it off- might take a week or more to soften that old velvet. I did one recently and it soaked about 2 weeks before slipping off. Research will do the whole job for you if you wish.--Aaron H.