little indian

I found a 140 + class 11pt buck that died of EHD. He was still in velvet but it was starting to split. Needless to say it was to late to save the velvet. It was starting to smell. I stripped the velvet off with a presssure washer but the antlers still have an odor.The rack minus the velvet looks likereplica antlers.How do I get rid of the odor and go about staining the antlers so they look more like real antlers? Thanks

huntingirl89

Van Dykes and Wasco offer staining paint with how-tos, you can go to their websites and check it out. I personally use old motor oil on mine, just rub it in with an old cloth. Gives it a nice color. I don't know how bad your antlers are though, so I suggest using one of the kits if you're looking to achieve a specific color. Good luck

AaronA

Try oil paint from the art/craft store. A lot easier to control the color and can be blended with other colors to get the desired affect. Can also be thinned with paint thinner. E-mail or callme if you have any other questions