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Staining Elkhorn

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17 April 2013, 19:01
KimR
Staining Elkhorn
Any relatively easy process to stain Elkhorn to look like amber Sambar stag?Thanks.
18 April 2013, 08:41
D Humbarger
I use wood stain. Zar is a good brand. Where are you at in Louisiana?



Doug Humbarger
NRA Life member
Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club 72'73.
Yankee Station

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18 April 2013, 17:29
KimR
Thanks.Im in Metairie.
18 April 2013, 17:34
KimR
OOPS! any prep needed?want to change a set of N frame grips from the anemic natural color to amber.Thanks again.
19 April 2013, 05:00
D Humbarger
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.



Doug Humbarger
NRA Life member
Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club 72'73.
Yankee Station

Try to look unimportant. Your enemy might be low on ammo.
19 April 2013, 07:00
KimR
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!
22 April 2013, 01:37
D Humbarger
Those anilne dyes are potent, very strong. doesn't take much.



Doug Humbarger
NRA Life member
Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club 72'73.
Yankee Station

Try to look unimportant. Your enemy might be low on ammo.