BRINGING A MOOSE ANTLER TO LIFE | Shed restoration

After finding one of my biggest sheds a couple weeks ago, I have been wanting to clean it up ever since! In this video I break down the steps I took to transform this antler from white and cracked to looking fresh off a head! It is a fun and simple project you can do on any type of antler.
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[@bobsummers8150]

You are the guru extraordinaire of moose sheds.

[@Martin_Chag]

Haha thank you!

[@ecoutdoors2004]

Wow you just brought that shed back to life it looks awesome! Awesome video!

[@IAA015]

Super as always Martin! Have you ever tried Potassium permanganate on antlers? Thats my goto for coloring moose antlers, and even some deer antlers like fallow deer, roe deer and even red deer. Easy to manage for natural look with sand paper(I pefer steel wool) But it works out best by far on moose paddles in my opinion. Stay safe! Regards from Sweden!

[@Martin_Chag]

I haven’t tried it yet but I’ve heard of others! Thanks

[@anaarnold8933]

really cool Martin

[@timsmith4070]

Thank you Martin that turned out real nice I like it keep up the good work

[@bburningham1]

This was very helpful. What color stain do u prefer for deer antlers? Thank u!!

[@DG-uf3oo]

What kind of wood filler is that? I know its Elmers but what is the exact kind he’s using there? Ill be redoing my moose antlers this week. Just need to gather a few supplies

[@jessemarch4528]

If you well wish these antlers with pawer wisher machine that's well have more detediols??.

[@bradycampbell8645]

Don't have moose here in England were I live but still love the vids 🤙

[@josephstollsteimer1556]

Awesome and informative video Martin thanks 😊

[@ElevatedTines]

I used the wrong kind of wood puddy to fill a squirrel chew on the back side of a couple tines on a nice whitey deadhead, its f****d hardened a darker color and its supper noticable, good example though, thanks man!

[@ElevatedTines]

Just picture an Carmel color with a little more orange .... 😂👌

[@Stacked_Outdoors]

Turned out good man!

[@Martin_Chag]

Thanks 👍

[@coloradoelk5184]

Great vid Martin as always, thanks for the upload. Have you ever considered using an angle grinder with a soft metal wheel to clean out the dirt and impurities and a grinder wheel to smooth out the chewed tips? Just a thought.

[@Martin_Chag]

I’ve done it yes... seemed like the rough stuff worked a little better and faster

[@justins.6981]

Is this possible to do with aged moose scrap antlers? Mine are almost white. Please let me know interested in this project. Thanks.

[@Martin_Chag]

Should be!

[@Martin_Chag]

The older the antlers the more difficult the project

[@danielcline7413]

Here in Colorado I once took a pair of moose platters and made them into hanging plant holders like spider plants or similar I to love sheds but I like to utilize them like with mule deer antlers acouple facing down for legs and a couple up to support a potted plant if your sensing a plant theme your right I love how the green of the plant contrasts with the antler the aforementioned moose plant hangers were hung in front of wall mirrors really adding a airy spacious feel to the space just a tip from one artist to another!

[@ehhh11]

Up here in Alberta many of our northern moose will have sheds that are Dark Chocolate brown. I have a bomber matched set like this. Nice restoration.

[@derikdrinkle2084]

Looks great 👍.

[@JarvisProd]

Hey anyone has an idea of what to do? : i have found a moose antler in the forest, was there probably a long time, theres some green, white, brownish and black part colored. I have clean with soap and water but nothing changed, i dont know about bleach (or then i can colored it again), do you think black parts are decaying ?

[@Martin_Chag]

Usually it’s decaying once they have that coloring. It can be hard to fully restore

[@TABOutdoors]

Thanks for the video, I might have to try it on some of my paddles.

[@arnoldhughes5959]

👍

[@sayercarlson8862]

Wow Martin that looks awesome!!!! Keep up the good work!!👊

[@frankscreekoutdoors4805]

Great video Martin!! 🤙🏼 looks great!

[@terrynorris5037]

Never tire of your videos, good job on the restore and explaining the process.

[@Traversewithnuggets]

Never looks the same as how the animals do it. One of the best parts about nature.

[@roguegorillaoutdoors541]

You did an excellent job on that paddle. 👏

[@chasemoon3099]

You should try to hydro dip an antler.

[@nicgardner5052]

Best antler restoration video I’ve ever seen. It turned out beautiful

[@wildgiver9922]

Dude! Why did you leave Hush?!

[@jacefrizzell9688]

Hey Martin, great video, any suggestions on stain colors for muley sheds?

[@Martin_Chag]

I haven’t experimented with the deer sheds much but I bet the one in this video I didn’t use would work well

[@jamielang7488]

Nice job on those sheds they turned out great 👍! Are those keepers or going up for sale eventually?

[@Martin_Chag]

Keepers for now. Some will be available soon!

[@kylerich3606]

Thanks for all you share to us !!!!

[@7520193]

handsome guy

[@anaarnold8933]

oh i meant to ask you martin can you do this with deer antlers?

[@Martin_Chag]

Yep!

[@pecossunrhodes2289]

Thanks, I’ll Try It Out!👍

[@Martin_Chag]

Awesome 👍

[@ovibrinza7357]

Hi bro question you don’t want sell any antlers??

[@Martin_Chag]

I sell some!

[@ovibrinza7357]

Let here your email and let discuss price !!