Thursday, January 22, 2009

Whitetail Woods Antler Art - The Beginning

I recently did a post about trying my hand at Antler Art as an addition to my passion/obsession of whitetail deer hunting. I do realize when starting out on any venture that you generally need to start small, well at least I am.

Here are a few of what I have done so far, don't laugh and keep in mind I am just starting out.

Brow Tine Key Ring - pretty basic but it is neat to see on a set of key's












A Burr Pull - this is on a scissors gate that I have at the bottom of the stairs leading to my Deer Den. It saves me from pinching my fingers and the gate keep my dog Sampson from ruining the couch.









A Antlered House Sign - This I made from a matching pair of antlers on a beautiful piece of pine with lettering that I burned in with a protective 3 coats of poly. I made it for my neighbor who is also a friend and deer hunter. He has no idea I made it for him and his wife.

I hope he like it.

9 comments:

Doubletough said...

I have several tine keychains but the burr pull looks like a neat idea.

Rick Kratzke said...

Doubletough, thanks. I got tired of pinching my finger on that gate.

SimplyOutdoors said...

I think you're off to a great start Rick. Everything looks great.

And I'm sure that the friend will love his gift. If not, send it to me.

Kenny Breckenridge said...

Looks good from here Rick , keep on keeping on, and of course I know you will here is a link for you , Kinda a private joke so to speak. something you requested recently, click on link or paste into browser

http://eaglespark.com/photos.htm

I think you will like this , REALLY!

Rick Kratzke said...

Arthur, Thanks for the encouragement.

Kenny, thanks to you as well. That link was perfect, that is what I'm talkin about.

Terry Scoville said...

Looking really good Rick. Nice work and I bet you're learning new tricks with every piece you make. Keep it coming.

Rick Kratzke said...

Terry, thanks. I am getting a lot of new ideas and how to do it as well, it's a lot of fun.

Kristine said...

I think it's great you're trying something new. Keep at it. Who knows what you could end up making.

Rick Kratzke said...

Kristine, thanks for the compliment. Actually I already got an order to make something for some one and will post a picture soon.