staining antler

[jackie]

does anyone know what to stain antler with that will give it some dark color  thank you

[kuch]

I have used an alcohol based dye

[Doug Campbell]

Potassium Permanganate

[jackie]

doug how do i use the potassium permanganate

[Steve Nuckels]

Jackie,  Potassium Permanganate is the way to go! After it is mixed it keeps in the container for a long time for later use.

I have tried alcohol based dye and ended up with varied results depending on the antler.

Steve
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Potomac Forge

[pumatrax]

where can you buy the potassium permanganate...thanks....on a side note a local taxidermist says plain ol dirt works good

[SveinD]

Michael H. Mara Had this to say on Facebook yesterday^^

Michael H. Mara:
We paint Potassium Permanganate crystals dissolved in water on the antler to darken it. It's not a paint nor dye, simply a very powerful oxidizer. Takes quite a few coats to get the really dark brown color.
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He also added that it will stain anything it touches, and will dissolve the brush slightly..   :p

[SveinD]

You can get it at Sears.. 7$ for a tiny bottle.

[skullworks]

Boil it in tea works. I've used leather dye and you can buy actual antler stain from a taxidermy supply company.