Staining antlers after euro mount

You could go over what you have already done with a flat clear coat, will help with some of the shine. I've used potassium permanganate in the past with good results but be careful with that stuff.

 

I use a wood stain (I believe its walnut color but can check the brand and color when I get home) It works crazy well is a very fast way to get any lost color back. Its so easy to blend back that I don't worry about how much I loose from the whitening process. Many years ago it took me a while to find the right color so I make sure to buy the same brand/color each time

 

I use potassium permanganate with good results as above. Occasional stains or paints. Try the Advanced Search on here. It's sort of hidden now but it still works. Try staining antlers, antler stain ... similar search terms. There are a LOT of posts on here saying what people use and even how they use it.

 

Minwax
wood finish
penetrating stain
dark walnut # 2716

 

No-matches everything around it perfectly

 

Well Jordon-good question after I looked closer when you mentioned the shine and after I replied. You are correct there is a slight gloss but I didn't even notice it and I've done hundreds with no one else either

 

I'm in the same boat and need to fix a few that the peroxide nuked. A few people here have recommended an antler staining kit from Vandykes but I checked the other day and they dont seem to sell it any more. They are selling just two colors of knoblochs a reddish brown and chocolate brown. It says they are alcohol based and can be thinned with water to match colors. Anybody use these products?

 

theres a product called paint deglosser. prush it on. let dry 1/2 hour. takes the shine off & doesnt mess with the color. i use it all the time.i get mine at menards.

 

Hit it with a wire brush it dulls the shine

 

Have you ever got a wood stain drip on your white skull? Any ideas or tips to get that out?

 

Minwax .Provincial 211

 

Wasn't using stain per se but a 50/50 mix of turp and linseed oil. 3 small drips on a skull (mine fortunately). Never really did get it all out. I now stain all antlers either upside down or with the skull completely bagged and wrapped to protect it.

 

I've had a bottle of Antler Stain forever, don't they make it still? I think it's the best stuff ever..

 

I agree with the wire brush comment. Takes the shine out when its dry. I use gel wood stain.

 

Apply the color then wipe off with a paper towel quickly. apply and remove till color u want

 

Does anyone know if potassium permanganate stained antlers can still be coated with the 50/50 turpentine, linseed oil?

 

I've never tried this but maybe see if you can locate a spike or other unwanted antler and try? Maybe lighten it a bit with peroxide first, bring the color back with PP and then try the linseed mix? I do not know if the PP will resist the turp or will it make a smooth coating? It would be a good experiment to try and see what happens.