Color Old Deer Antlers | How to use COFFEE to Restore Tone to Sunbleached Sheds and Deadheads

Restoring Deer, Moose or Elk Antlers to their original, beautiful color can be done pretty easily using fresh coffee grounds! If you find sheds or dead heads this is a great way to bring them back from their chalky, sun bleached exterior to a more natural toned finish. All you need is a little bit of space, a few supplies and a little bit of elbow grease. You could be done this project inside a few hours.
Have fun experimenting and playing around with depth and texture as you bring the wild back to life in your home!
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[@ericaparkswright1560]

Thank you so much!!! My old antlers look so much better ☺️

[@theorangehuntress4108]

That's so awesome!! Thanks for sharing!

[@matthewhamiltonhuff]

This looks awesome! Thanks for sharing I’m definitely using this technique for the euro mount I’m making. I found a nice scull and antlers while coon hunting. My dog finds the raccoons while I find other treasures!

[@theorangehuntress4108]

That's awesome! I hope you have fun with it!

[@DesignCo_two4]

Oof I use that clear coat and its potent in a well ventilated area, let alone the house... Thanks for the video, I'll be using the coffee ground method

[@theorangehuntress4108]

Oh ya...never doing that again! 😆 Hope you have fun with it!

[@doreenblair252]

Yes stain would be interesting to see for sure, comparisons are always good to see, tks

[@theorangehuntress4108]

Agreed!

[@tonyakelley4800]

I would like to see the stain video also!

[@fouroakscrafts7240]

That's very cool how you used the coffee grinds. I've made a homemade stain by dissolving steel wool. I wonder how it would stain deer antler. Thanks for this tip. Just found your channel and subscribed.

[@theorangehuntress4108]

That's great, thanks and welcome! I've made steel wool stain as well and when u do it on wood, it makes it quite grey. You could experiment tho, if it doesn't work, you can always give it a sand and try something else!

[@AsiaSwimmer]

Hallo, do you use hot or cold water for coffee ground?

[@theorangehuntress4108]

Warm to hot. You want to be able to stand handling it with your hands.

[@johncurtis3358]

How do you stop the antlers being dug up?

[@theorangehuntress4108]

I've never had an issue with it at all. There were some cats that would lovingly do their business in that area but no other issues. I wonder if you strapped the skill to a bigger rock then buried them together it may keep them in place. Is that a big problem where u are from?

[@johncurtis3358]

Won't know until I try it. We have lots of Cats in our Neighbourhood.

[@theorangehuntress4108]

@@johncurtis3358 hope it turns out well for you!

[@tonysimons7218]

How long do you typically leave on? Does time affect color?

[@theorangehuntress4108]

For that video, I just let them air dry after the rub. If you want them to be darker, apply a second coat once they are dry, it may even need a third depending on your antlers. The more porous, the darker the coffee will take. Fresh coffee goes on darker than leftover grounds. Hope that helps!

[@tonysimons7218]

@@theorangehuntress4108 thanks. Will the stain stay on even if you don’t clear coat?

[@theorangehuntress4108]

@@tonysimons7218 It shouldn't change if you keep it inside. That being said, if it's near a window, the sunlight may lighten it. I only did the clear coat because they were going outside.

[@bagusrachmoyojati1105]

How much price one antler 🙏🙏

[@theorangehuntress4108]

Sorry, it's not for sale 😊 but thanks for inquiring!

[@jackson1723]

You can find them in the late Winkler and early spring for free in the woods or fields