Lil Doodler Report post Posted October 21 (edited) I was wondering if anybody here uses cow horns for smoothing out/burnishing leather edges? They seem to work well for burnishing for me. I use the wide part of the horn for longer areas. Smooths out the edge without too much effort. The pointy end is very convenient for inside curves, even tight ones. Is there a downside to using one of these? Thanks Edited October 21 by Lil Doodler Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meelis Report post Posted November 2 Horns and bones are very good such kind jobs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DieselTech Report post Posted November 2 Should work good. Also deer & elk antler works for burnishing & folding/creasing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted November 2 I'v not used cow horn as I can't get it any more, but I've used it for drinking horns. I got mine from a farm and I'd say, make sure its not got anything in the centre and its smooth on the outside. They can be quite rough with hair on the outside and the insides tend to stink after a while But if you buy one from a commercial seller all that is done I use small deer antler points for folders and smoothers, as well as piece of sheep's rib I found over 50 years ago It all works Now I must go look on ebay for a cow horn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lil Doodler Report post Posted November 21 Thanks for the feedback! The cow horn I have was "sanded" No hair inside or out. No stink lol The cow horn seemed to work better than a bone folder that is glossy/glass smooth After hearing from y'all, I'm tempted to buy and try a rougher surface (unsanded) elk or deer horn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
