Deer story that turned into a project

[Trapper76]

There’s nothing better than targeting an ol Wiley buck! Great job on the restoration.

[mooney_ag]

Fantastic job!

What did you use on the whitener and how long did you let it sit?

[Deerguy]

Fantastic job. I need to do something similar, can I ask what stain that is (can't see the label well)?

[BC288]

Awesome write up! Thanks for sharing. Even better job on the taxi work! Looks great

[flywise]

Very nice

[ThisLadyHunts]

Great project with a beautiful outcome. Loved that your boy was involved, too.

[louieagarcia]

I remember seeing those game cam pics! Well done on the resto. Looks like Bryce has a great teacher too! Sad to find them dead, but closure for sure and made a great euro!

[Muskles]

Turned out really nice. You got a trophy and didn't have to burn a tag.

[basskicker24]

Looks good. Thanks for sharing


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[8pointer]

Fantastic job!

What did you use on the whitener and how long did you let it sit?

I boiled the head in water mixed with OxiClean.

Then I soaked head (including antlers) in OxiClean and water for 24 hrs


Then I boiled in water and OxiClean one more time and pressure washed.

I then let soak in water and OxiClean for a few more hours.

For whitening- I used Salon Care 40 creme. I mixed in Ion bright white powder lightner to thicken. I wrapped the antlers with plastic wrap and brushed the paste mix generously. I let sit for 24 hours and then rinsed off. I repeated this process 2 more times but only let it sit about 8-10 hrs the last 2 times each. The last time I even let it sit out in the sun with the mix pasted on.

After the last rinse, I brushed a coat of Mop&Glo to give it a shine.










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[8pointer]

Fantastic job. I need to do something similar, can I ask what stain that is (can't see the label well)?

I took a better picture of the can for you. “Early American” is the color. I purchased it at Home Depot. I practiced on a few sheds to see how it would turn out and because I had never done this before.

TIP****- Do not just paint brush it on!!!!! It will be way too dark. The method I found that works best is to use a rag/wash towel and rub it in. That’s also how I was able to leave those ivory tips. It was pretty cool to see how it had a natural look. I did have to use a brush around the bases because it was too difficult to rub that in with a rag. I was just very careful not to go overboard on the amount of stain and was dabbing a lot off the brush as I went. I also wrapped the skull with plastic wrap and put electrical tape just under the burrs.


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[Beerdonga]

Looks really good. Thanks for the detailed step by step process.

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[EZ-10RANCH]

Cool write up and awesome job on the euro!!

[mikey2]

Great story!

[Tomkat70]

Great job, something to be proud of.