moose antler carving

[Woody1961]

I have a caribou antler at the house in the closet of my shop that I got in Alaska. I saw a lot of this type carving up there, and when I got an opportunity to get an antler, I picked it up.

Nice job.

[A_Swope]

Those are great carvings.
I heard that antlers smell bad when you carve them, is that true

[Woody1961]

Originally Posted by farmall_hta

Those are great carvings.
I heard that antlers smell bad when you carve them, is that true

I have turned some antler pens, and they smell like burning hair/nails. I am pretty sure that it would not smell bad with gouges, but when you add friction...

[mbus1]

Great looking antler carvings Leonard. You're gonna love the Foredom! But you'll still want the dremel type for the detailing, and a handful of small needle files. That's what I used on the few moose antlers I've done. Now's a good time to pick up some sheds from the bogs too. Sounds like you're in a good spot with a healthy crop of moose. Good luck with more carving.

Merryl Bustin
Nova Scotia

[Bruce Bird]

Just remember that the dust is bad for you. do wear a good quality mask. Mine is from Lee Valley. I also use eye and ear protection. What bits are you using?


Bruce

[pararaptor]

Hello Leonard,
Great job on the carving.
Any input I could add would only be in my personal taste in carving moose antler.
Your carving is great on its own legs; buuuuut....if it were me carving; I'd be inclined to sand the edges of the frame of the carving to blend into the rest of the antler.
I'd also be inclined to use a wash of burnt umber, then sanded down with fine steel wool to make the carving more integral in color to the rest of the antler.
Here's a picture of a moose head I carved with the burnt umber wash I mentioned.
Ahttp://www.bbb.org/oregon/business-reviews/commercial-products-wholesale-and-distributor/west-coast-antler-traders-in-sweet-home-or-22105250lso, here's a link to West Coast Antler Traders Inc.
This guy has tons of antlers of all kinds including moose. It's a great resource.
Take care
Greg

[Gulf Coast Handyman]

Greg, you are responding to an old post, 2007

Dave

[Robson Valley]

I have had the good fortune to examine 40 or 50 very good pieces of antler carving, done by a carver of considerable skill. You are on the right track, your animal realism is excellent.
If you ever feel short of pictures for illustration, search fieldandstream.com

[chipmunk]

make sure to wear a mask and a must for bone i know yrs of carvin without has hurt my lungs be safe or sorry