Baby Antlers

[Alan Morrison]

Got a gift of some antlers which were a lot smaller than expected. Drilling was a challenge.
Gold Aquilo with American Bloodwood and a Gunmetal Etesia with Wenge.

 

[Kenny Durrant]

I like those. I'm not a fan or the pith of antlers but there was just enough to give the pen some color/ character.

 

[mark james]

Beautiful duet Alan. A material with different considerations, but you managed them well. Thanks for sharing - be well.

 

[keithlong]

Vice pens, I love to turn antler.

 

[sorcerertd]

I really like how that Wenge looks with the antler! The cross grain effect is really nice. What did you use for finish that didn't darken the lighter bands in the Wenge? Or maybe it was the method of application?

 

[JohnU]

The wood accents look great with the antler. Very inspiring! Makes me want to cut my next antler pieces short.

 

[Alan Morrison]

I like those. I'm not a fan or the pith of antlers but there was just enough to give the pen some color/ character.

I agree with you about the inner 'pith' ( not sure of the correct terminology ) but the section that looks 'spongy'.

 

[Alan Morrison]

I really like how that Wenge looks with the antler! The cross grain effect is really nice. What did you use for finish that didn't darken the lighter bands in the Wenge? Or maybe it was the method of application?

Thanks Todd. Both pens got the same treatment....Sanding sealer....3 coats of Melamine Lacquer.... Renaissance Wax.

 

[SteveJ]

I haven't been to Northern Ireland, but here in the states our babies don't have antlers...

Plus, there is a prohibition against using baby body parts in pens.

I like what you've done there!

 

[Alan Morrison]

I haven't been to Northern Ireland, but here in the states our babies don't have antlers...

Plus, there is a prohibition against using baby body parts in pens.

I like what you've done there!

We don't grow hair on our chests....we grow twigs!

 

[sorcerertd]

Thanks Todd. Both pens got the same treatment....Sanding sealer....3 coats of Melamine Lacquer.... Renaissance Wax.

Hmm, maybe I should try some sanding sealer.

 

[RichAldrich]

Nice Alan! Great choice with the wenge. Like that one a lot!

 

[Kcimdrib]

Great work Alan.

 

[howsitwork]

I haven't been to Northern Ireland, but here in the states our babies don't have antlers...

Plus, there is a prohibition against using baby body parts in pens.

I like what you've done there!

only drawback is ,like rhino horn , the dust doesn't make you more frisky but Sheep do look more fetching for a while…..

Oh and very nice work Alan by the way.