Sunday, January 15, 2012

Making a faded sun bleach rack come alive.

Making a faded sun bleach rack come alive.

Whether it’s an antler mount hanging outside on the barn or a shed found in the woods, antlers that have been bleached by the elements can be restored to a natural color with Minwax Golden Oak stain. Rub it on with a cotton cloth and let dry. One coat usually does the trick, but you can repeat until you’ve achieved the desired coloration. --JHawes, via fieldandstream.com/tips




I really like this tip, that is why I am posting it. I have a few racks that could certainly use a bit of stain to bring them alive.

4 comments:

Dar said...

Smiling here. My Pa had done this for years, and then in taxidermy. He's at rest now but there are still many of his racks on the barns and the walls done this very way.
I also have just sprayed them with a clear acrylic finish if already satisfied with the color or not wanting to change it.
Stop in and see the cats I have a few entries back.
BlessYourHeart

Rick Kratzke said...

Dar, I didn't know that this was done before. That is neat.

Rick Kratzke said...

Dar, I didn't know that this was done before. That is neat.

Dar said...

Hey Rick,
I just posted more bobcat pics from the past couple nights...come see
Dar