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Does anyone know of a good sealant for antlers? I'm looking at doing some carvings on some sheds I've found, but I don't want them degrading over time. What would you recommend?
Question by ableskeever. Uploaded on November 19, 2009
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Polyurethane. I would go with the flat for a natural look. Semi gloss or gloss depending if you want it to stand out and shine. Carvings I would say semi gloss. Keeps it easy to clean too.
Varathane or Minwax brand urethane finishes work well. I use flat ("satin") finish for natural mounts. Not sure what you would want for carvings. Dilute Varathane about 25% with mineral spirits or thinner. Put it on one thin coat at a time, letting each dry between coats. I would also suggest that you consider the latex finishes like Varathane Diamond finish. These don't discolor with age. I've never used the satin finish so I can't vouch for how realistic it will leave the antler. The latex finishes have no toxic odors and they dry very quickly. Perhaps buy a small can of the satin finish and try it on some excess pieces of horn to see how it works.
I've heard Elmers glue, thinned a bit with water, painted on is a trick some taxidermists use. Also, i'd think beeswax, silicon spray, or an oil such as mineral oil would work well. I use Pledge on mine. A bit too glossy but it fades after a day or so.
I use a product called Permalyn sealer on the Turkey calls I build. It seals with a nice flat finsih and penetrates deeply to protect from moisture intrusion. If a more glossy finish is desired thier Permalyn finish is in order. Check out the link.
http://www.laurelmountainforge.com/sealer.htm
linseed oil.
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Polyurethane. I would go with the flat for a natural look. Semi gloss or gloss depending if you want it to stand out and shine. Carvings I would say semi gloss. Keeps it easy to clean too.
Varathane or Minwax brand urethane finishes work well. I use flat ("satin") finish for natural mounts. Not sure what you would want for carvings. Dilute Varathane about 25% with mineral spirits or thinner. Put it on one thin coat at a time, letting each dry between coats. I would also suggest that you consider the latex finishes like Varathane Diamond finish. These don't discolor with age. I've never used the satin finish so I can't vouch for how realistic it will leave the antler. The latex finishes have no toxic odors and they dry very quickly. Perhaps buy a small can of the satin finish and try it on some excess pieces of horn to see how it works.
I've heard Elmers glue, thinned a bit with water, painted on is a trick some taxidermists use. Also, i'd think beeswax, silicon spray, or an oil such as mineral oil would work well. I use Pledge on mine. A bit too glossy but it fades after a day or so.
linseed oil.
I use a product called Permalyn sealer on the Turkey calls I build. It seals with a nice flat finsih and penetrates deeply to protect from moisture intrusion. If a more glossy finish is desired thier Permalyn finish is in order. Check out the link.
http://www.laurelmountainforge.com/sealer.htm
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