Bleached horns

[300 tc win mag]

What's the best stain too use to get them looking like new
Thanks

[IronNoggin]

Potassium Permanganate is the best, and used by more taxidermists I know than any other.

Cons:
Tricky to use, and will stain anything it comes into contact with.

Pros:
Lasts basically forever
Looks very natural when applied correctly

Cheers,
Nog

[J0HN_R1]

It depends how dark they are naturally...

It's like color-matching new hardwoood flooring to old stuff, you have to test it out.


G/L

[flyguyd]

Originally Posted by IronNoggin

Potassium Permanganate is the best, and used by more taxidermists I know than any other.

Cons:
Tricky to use, and will stain anything it comes into contact with.

Pros:
Lasts basically forever
Looks very natural when applied correctly

Cheers,
Nog

If the antlers are cracked or rough tho , it is very difficult to get a nice finish

[B.Balon]

I use minwax stain the colour I stick with is " provincial" it seems to match fairly well just do a little at a time and add coats to colour match darker horns.

[thumper]

I use the min-wax 'provincial' stain as well, and highlight with min-wax 'walnut'. Just gob it on and then wipe it off with a soft cloth. It gives a very natural look - not 'painted' on at all.

[300 tc win mag]

This stuff ?

[300 tc win mag]

Any tips brush it on or rub it on with a rag

[walking buffalo]

Originally Posted by 300 tc win mag

This stuff ?

Yes, or another common quality oil based wood stain to use is Varathane brand.

Rather than use just one colour, choose a few from light (light oak) to dark (black walnut). grab one more that is more cherry or orange.
Now you are cooking with more than one spice. A musician with more than one note, better than a one trick pony....

Use the colour right from the can or mix to match what you want.

I am a huge fan of using wood stains over potassium permanganate.

[Springer]

I have used a variety of stains. Surprisingly Dark shoe polish works pretty darn good and easy to apply.

[thumper]

Originally Posted by 300 tc win mag

This stuff ?

Yup - only I use the English cans!

[dshaw]

Start with some aclyic paints and then use the stain. start light colors and get darker.

[sjr]

Horns u must be talking sheep, goat or pronghorn ??
or antlers ???? like what deer, elk and moose have ???

[Salavee]

If you know a Beekeeper, beeswax from a hive works well.

[husky hunter]

Originally Posted by 300 tc win mag

What's the best stain too use to get them looking like new
Thanks

There is an antler stain available from Select Taxidermy in Calgary. I have used it many times and you can do light medium or dark.....just keep applying with a rag until you have the desired effect.