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Coloring Antlers

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02 May 2004, 14:08
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Coloring Antlers
What is the best method to recolor bleached out antlers.

Thanks

John S
02 May 2004, 17:22
Grizzly Adams
Hello;
I believe my taxidermist uses a Potassium Permanganate solution, which surprises the shit out of me, since it is a deep purple in color.
Grizz
04 May 2004, 06:08
eyedoc
Tea works nicely...eydoc
04 May 2004, 07:15
David_Parenteau
Various shoe polishes have worked well for me.
Dave
04 May 2004, 09:39
30 Caliber Mag Fan
I have heard that some taxidermists use Liquid Gold, the wood working, cabinet cleaning/staining product darken and give some sheen to dry and sun bleached antlers.
04 May 2004, 11:21
jeffeosso
while not a direct answer, I have boiled chewing tabacco to darken shed antlers when making buttons/handles

jeffe