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Any relatively easy process to stain Elkhorn to look like amber Sambar stag?Thanks.
 
Posts: 877 | Location: Louisiana | Registered: 03 June 2005Reply With Quote
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I use wood stain. Zar is a good brand. Where are you at in Louisiana?
 
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Thanks.Im in Metairie.
 
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OOPS! any prep needed?want to change a set of N frame grips from the anemic natural color to amber.Thanks again.
 
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No prep needed. You might test stain a piece of antler or bone first. It can get pretty dark dependent on the shade of stain you use.
 
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Thanks.Ken Eversull uses aniline dyes on stocks but has to mix colors to get it right.sounds like a disaster waiting to happen for me!
 
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Those anilne dyes are potent, very strong. doesn't take much.
 
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