[Woodcarver] Highlighting antler designs

[Matt Kelley]

Hi Evan -

I've never carved antler before,  but you might find that a wood stain  
will give you better coloring of the antler material.   Try it out on  
a carved scarp piece of antler.  Brush on well,  then wipe off the  
high parts of the relief,  leaving the stain in the valleys.  Control  
the darkness by the amount of time you leave the stain on,  and the  
degree you wipe it off.

Matt
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On Jul 14, 2009, at 10:15 AM, Evan Kanouse wrote:


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> I recently started carving deer antlers, but the design is often  

> difficult to see without proper lighting. Is there a way for me to  

> highlight the carving; can I use bleach to whiten the antler, and is  

> shoe polish the best way to highlight the design? Should I seal the  

> antler?

>

> Looking forward to your thoughts.