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Old 02-24-2008, 05:32 PM
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i need to ask what the easiest way to preserve a velvet set of antlers is. i have them in my chest freezer now. thanks for any advice!!
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Old 02-24-2008, 05:40 PM
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That's the best I know
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Old 02-24-2008, 08:22 PM
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Injectig them with some chemical will preserve the velvet. Look for taxadermy supplys. Good luck.
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Old 02-24-2008, 08:59 PM
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You can use formaldehyde or an antler preservative on the market which are safer than formaldehyde. Prior to injectingthe antlers, prick small holes into the tip of each tine using a small pin and then several holes at the base of the antlers. Then start to inject thesolution chooseninto the tip of the antler. The solution will fill up the antlers and in turn push out the bloodto the base holes you have created. Once the solution comingat the base of the antlers is clear, all theblood has been removed from the antlers and you can stop injecting them. If your mounting them you let them dry for a1-2days before proceeding.

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Old 02-24-2008, 09:51 PM
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skeeter7MM, great info there! I've often wondered that question myself! Thank You!

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Old 02-25-2008, 10:19 AM
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thanks all for the excellent methods! thanks skeeter for the instructions. i will try it. got them in the freezer for now and i was hoping that they would just freeze dry. thanks again!!
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