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Staining bleached out antlers

xbowguy

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I was told to stain it dark as I wanted the bases. Then use steel wool at base of tine and squeese harder as I go towards the tip in a sanding motion.
 
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Iowa_Buckeye

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Used some coffee and tea mixed together. Did some brushing, then just grabbed it and rubbed it in with my hands.
Let it dry, then hit the bases with the air compressor to remove the grinds and wiped it off.

I'd give it a 6 or 7 out of 10. Not perfect, but added color and looks much better.

Now if I can just get this damn coffee smell off my hands.

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hickslawns

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6 or 7 out of 10? The pictures must do it a lot of justice then. I think it looks great.
 

finelyshedded

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Looks pretty good to me Larry but if your hands smell strong how strong does the antler smell? Would switching to decaf help or maybe some cream and sugar?rotflmao

It turned out better than I expected...:smiley_clap:
 

Iowa_Buckeye

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Didn't give it a 10 as I think it looks a little bit too tan/yellow than a natural one. Maybe I should have used a darker blend???

And I have no idea what kind of coffee it was, as it was whatever my wife scooped into the cup. I don't drink the shit, but choose to yellow my teeth with iced tea instead.
 

Gordo

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Used some coffee and tea mixed together. Did some brushing, then just grabbed it and rubbed it in with my hands.
Let it dry, then hit the bases with the air compressor to remove the grinds and wiped it off.

I'd give it a 6 or 7 out of 10. Not perfect, but added color and looks much better.

Now if I can just get this damn coffee smell off my hands.

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That looks great man


 

Fullbore

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I’ve just started staining a couple of my bleached sheds. I found a recipe that works well on You-Tube. A potassium permanganate and water solution. It applies with a sponge or brush as a purple water color, then dries as a brown tint. It works great!
 

JC HUNTER

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I was told to stain it dark as I wanted the bases. Then use steel wool at base of tine and squeese harder as I go towards the tip in a sanding motion.

If you're having a little trouble with the motion just ask your mom for help. I hear her technique is impeccable! :ROFLMAO:
 
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Jackalope

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I’ve just started staining a couple of my bleached sheds. I found a recipe that works well on You-Tube. A potassium permanganate and water solution. It applies with a sponge or brush as a purple water color, then dries as a brown tint. It works great!
Post up those before and after pictures