Darkening antlers?

[Howler80]

Any quik and effective tricks to darken whitetail deer antlers? That will last

 

[Tod osier]

Any quik and effective tricks to darken whitetail deer antlers? That will last

The two ways it is done is to use wood stain for furniture or potassium permanganate. Both are available at a hardware or big box. Potassium permanganate is for water treatment and is a strong chemical, read a tutorial before using g.

 

[Hondo]

Potassium permanganate mixed with water. Apply it with a sponge, rag or brush. Let it dry then repeat until you get the desired shade. Wear some nitrile gloves or you will be rinsing that stuff off your hands into the next day. I'll follow up with a light coat of mineral oil.

 

[Howler80]

Anybody ever tryed coffee grounds

 

[Fatcamp]

I have a set to do this winter.

Plan to use the pine tar/dirt/bark method.

 

[GARLICSALT]

Check out "WHITE BONE" on YouTube

 

[blackdog of vt]

I use Homer Danglers stain. Works great and you can mix to hit the color you want. https://www.muzzleloaderbuilderssup..._id=2366577.30864&next=0&product=Gun-Finishes

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[HiMtnHntr]

There used to be a product out there called "wild antler magic". This stuff really just seemed like dirt? Anyhow, mix with water into a mud consistency and rub it in. Let ot dry and buff it out. Spray with satin Clearcoat. I found that method to produce the most realistic antler color. I have restored several sets that way and you'd be hardpressed to find anyone who can tell the difference.

 

[Lytro]

Anybody ever tryed coffee grounds

I used coffee grounds on a set of muley antlers last year. I was pretty surprised by how well it worked, and the color hasn’t faded at all.

 

[wildwilderness]

I’ve colored elk antlers with regular acrylic paints with some water. Get a couple colors and rub it in with a rag. As mentioned after you are done spray a clear coat of polyurethane or rub in poly to lock it in.


Whatever you do practice first on some old shed antlers to get it right!

 

[mattferg84]

Hidden Instinct has a good video about using coffee grounds to darken antler

 

[FLATHEAD]

Wood smoke works well.
Found out by accident doing a euro in the back yard
over a fire.

 

[Lytro]

This took less than 5 minutes with coffee grounds and minimal effort put into it. I just smeared it on it and wiped it off after it dried. I’m sure there are some good tips online if you’re looking for a better end product.

 

[wytx]

That actually looks great for a mule deer Lytro.
I've always done it the way the animal does ; pine tar, dirt and bark.