farmhunter
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So this winter I learned how to color antlers that are old or bleached out. I fixed up some old sheds and learned what did and didn't work. I wanted to do this because I wanted to repair some antlers and such. I didn't care if I did perfect - but I knew I'd have to play around before I could make an honest attempt, so here's a look at some of it.
one of my big oldies
a smaller one
on to a couple repairs.
this is clyde - he was a nice 9 point - my buddy took him opening day 2015 rifle, we knew him well. Was sad he'd busted off - so John said, when you get good enough - try to fix it -
and after some repairs - I didn't try to fix the older brow break, I liked that character.
and this is Gary - John took him this year -
and after the repair
If I can do it - anyone can. I just got over my fear that I had to make it perfect. Happy to offer advice to anyone thinking about it.
one of my big oldies
![IMG_9716_zpsn09bvtx6.jpg](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv443%2Ffarmhunter%2F2017%2520pics%2FIMG_9716_zpsn09bvtx6.jpg&hash=c180dfbfb7d42e6923e7a04a566f25b7)
![Big%20Shed2%20w%20linseed%20oil%202-11-17_zps1v00ejvz.jpg](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv443%2Ffarmhunter%2F2017%2520pics%2FBig%2520Shed2%2520w%2520linseed%2520oil%25202-11-17_zps1v00ejvz.jpg&hash=3a9a7056d53fbfc5a24d8f7852da9416)
![IMG_9737%202_zps4e3bifc5.jpg](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv443%2Ffarmhunter%2F2017%2520pics%2FIMG_9737%25202_zps4e3bifc5.jpg&hash=c527d3bc7e5944727b4d6dd059291ec5)
a smaller one
![IMG_9673_zpssbpq9sca.jpg](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv443%2Ffarmhunter%2F2017%2520pics%2FIMG_9673_zpssbpq9sca.jpg&hash=b3b7ff86a392d95d897e2af32808e5ba)
![IMG_9683_zpsap7qanlm.jpg](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv443%2Ffarmhunter%2F2017%2520pics%2FIMG_9683_zpsap7qanlm.jpg&hash=7343e986dd9389ec7380add5c16c5005)
on to a couple repairs.
this is clyde - he was a nice 9 point - my buddy took him opening day 2015 rifle, we knew him well. Was sad he'd busted off - so John said, when you get good enough - try to fix it -
![IMG_4439_zpszujm8lif.png](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv443%2Ffarmhunter%2F2017%2520pics%2FIMG_4439_zpszujm8lif.png&hash=3cb21aa738e6b4baea5a972e7784c9d5)
![IMG_4569_zpsdhx68ct1.jpg](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv443%2Ffarmhunter%2F2017%2520pics%2FIMG_4569_zpsdhx68ct1.jpg&hash=4a984e559aa85c7538d740aeb233d76e)
and after some repairs - I didn't try to fix the older brow break, I liked that character.
![IMG_9866_zpspizal8cn.jpg](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv443%2Ffarmhunter%2F2017%2520pics%2FIMG_9866_zpspizal8cn.jpg&hash=588ef21d01b5c7a0000804a287a86f8c)
![IMG_0161_zpskwpgvylf.png](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv443%2Ffarmhunter%2F2017%2520pics%2FIMG_0161_zpskwpgvylf.png&hash=aea9997375bc1c4f54abcbd39a4e43f5)
and this is Gary - John took him this year -
![John%20with%20Gary2%2012-3-16%20914x1280_zpsquaowtfv.jpg](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv443%2Ffarmhunter%2F2017%2520pics%2FJohn%2520with%2520Gary2%252012-3-16%2520914x1280_zpsquaowtfv.jpg&hash=d319f5309df27b4bcf43772644fd810c)
and after the repair
![IMG_0160_zpssb2x1m3n.png](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv443%2Ffarmhunter%2F2017%2520pics%2FIMG_0160_zpssb2x1m3n.png&hash=68e47c3f7b8855d51fc385fdf64372b8)
If I can do it - anyone can. I just got over my fear that I had to make it perfect. Happy to offer advice to anyone thinking about it.
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