rcsaddles Report post Posted September 12, 2011 Here are some antlers I braided around for a guy in Texas. All comments welcome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KnotHead Report post Posted September 12, 2011 Very nice Joe. B... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcsaddles Report post Posted September 12, 2011 Thanks Brian. One day I hope to be as good as you and others here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KnotHead Report post Posted September 12, 2011 I think you're already there my friend. You're putting knots around a shape I have not tried yet. I don't exactly have a way to get some horns like that. LOL... B... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcsaddles Report post Posted September 12, 2011 Thanks again, Brian. The antlers wee sent to me by a silversmith in Texas I do a little braiding for. As far as braiding around them, I braided the knots on a mandrel and then slid it onto the antlers and tightened it. Makes life much easier. Especially when you use the pins in the mandrel. I had to rebraid the long buttons enough times I finally "got it" and they make sense to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rawhide1 Report post Posted September 12, 2011 Joe Nice work and a great way to keep the antlers together! Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leatherpownder Report post Posted September 12, 2011 That's a fancy set of noise makers. Nice work. The owner should be happy with those. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcsaddles Report post Posted September 13, 2011 Thanks All, After teh learning curve on teh long button, they were actually fun to do. I need to do more braiding like this. After so many attempts, I finally "got it" and the process of braiding the buttons is sinking in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
megabit Report post Posted September 13, 2011 (edited) Joe, Those sure look nice, hope he collects some more with them. Mike Edited September 13, 2011 by megabit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackhammer Report post Posted September 13, 2011 If the owner loses those......... Dang nice job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcsaddles Report post Posted September 19, 2011 Thanks, everyone. I talked to the guy that sent them to me and he was very pleased with them. I told him I would be happy to do this to all the antlers he could send me. I think I will get a set and make for him to display in his store. Anyone know where I can buy shed antlers? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
megabit Report post Posted September 19, 2011 You could try Moscow Hide and Fur in Idaho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WinterBear Report post Posted September 19, 2011 Moscow Hide and Fur, Etsy sellers, Chichester Inc., and check with any nearby taxidermists/game meat processors. Also, I don't know what the laws are in your state, but in mine, If I wish to buy whole or mostly whole antler, they must be a shed (button is intact). If the antler is attached to any skull portion or been sawn off, it has to have an interstate game tag (runs about $8 in most states, I think). Once made into an object (mount, decoration, furniture, carvings, etc.) the interstate tag no longer has to be attached, but should be kept by the buyer (me), along with sales receipts from both the seller of the raw antler and the end buyer, in case a question ever arises as to where the antler came from. No question about it, I prefer to buy sheds with intact buttons, or antler pieces (which do not require game tags, just a receipt). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ecapone Report post Posted September 22, 2011 Nice work my friend. Enrique Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
