How To Darkin up Black Buck Horns

Submitted by Keith on 7/12/06 at 10:22 AM. ( kac1345@aol.com ) 71.146.20.181

I have a set of Black Buck Horns that are the Classic light tan color, I would like to darkin them up, I used the Search Button and only found a mention of using a melted Crayon (Wax) to achieve the color desired...is this the best metho

Thanks in advance Keith

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Paint them with my favorite mixture

This response submitted by George on 7/12/06 at 10:40 AM. ( georoof@aol.com ) 64.12.116.198

50/50 linseed/turpentine. They'll ebony up immediately.

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This response submitted by Keith on 7/12/06 at 10:44 AM. ( ) 71.146.20.181

George do you just paint and let sit or is it like stain wipe a little on and wipe off? Sorry if this is a dumb question ...just don't want to mess them up.

Not dumb at all

This response submitted by George on 7/12/06 at 11:36 AM. ( ) 64.12.116.198

Most of it will quickly soak into the horn. Wipe any excess off with a lint free cloth. The horn will look shiny for a few hours, but that will soon be absorbed as well. Don't panic with it.

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This response submitted by Keith on 7/12/06 at 11:40 AM. ( ) 71.146.20.181

Ok Thanks will give it a try.

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