Deer Antler Ring How-To (No Lathe Required!)

[@usskullhunter]

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[@leprosysucks]

props for the respirator warning so many folks show working with this stuff and dont warn people how dangerous it is

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks man :) Yeah you gotta keep them lungs clean. No fun going around coughing all the time!

[@clab5407]

I’ve had a couple deer antler ends laying around and I’ve always wanted to make rings from them!! Thanks for making the info so accessible to people who don’t have a ton of fancy tools

[@usskullhunter]

That's great to hear! Glad I can help and let me know how things go :)

[@catherinemann1296]

I'm just getting into ring making and this was super helpful, thank you!

[@tinaharbit1806]

I never heard of using leather to shine it! Awesome! I am looking forward to trying the new techniques you’ve shown in your videos! Thank you!

[@usskullhunter]

You bet Tina!

[@asperography]

Hi! I've made myself an uroboros ring from a ram horn by cutting out a flat piece of the surface of the horn first. Treated horns usually have a large hole inside them so it was uneasy to find a spot that would fit my finger by just cutting the horn in half, but I figured that the surface was plenty of usable spots. I thought that the material was more fragile so at first I went very gently on it, but then for the sake of the experiment I made the "tail" part much thinner than the rest of the "body" of the snake. And it went pretty well! It's more durable than I expected it to be, actually seems pretty unbreakable, and the texture of the ram horn looks amazing on my finger.

[@usskullhunter]

That sounds awesome! Would love to see it!

[@markfuller9328]

I do the same as you with antler, Rings and Pendants etc. I dont have a hobbie lathe but working on it as they cost on average about $3,000 here in New Zealand, Using Copper, Epoxy resin, abalone, Brass as inlays, Soon I will be using meteorite as well when it arrives.

[@tonecotter3392]

I remember watching your AR15 skull video when you first posted it and I was so keen to give skull carving a go myself back then but never went through with it.. Fast forward to a couple of weeks ago when I stumbled across your videos again and I finally went out and bought myself a dremel and some carving bits and carved my first goat skull, thanks to you I've picked up another hobby to add to the 50 I already have haha Thanks Hunter, the help, info and inspiration you provide is far beyond anything else found on the net.

[@usskullhunter]

Sweeeeet! I have made another convert! ;) haha that's great Tone, if you ever have any questions just let me know. Have I seen the goat skull yet?

[@tonecotter3392]

@@usskullhunter I don't think so man, I'll shoot it to you on instagram. I would love to see what you think

[@user-ug5sb6qg1u]

Antler is awesome, it and bone are sometimes called paleo-plastic. And you can soak the antler to make it softer and spray water on it to cut down on dust. Bone dust can cause white lung, I believe, but it takes years of exposure.

[@usskullhunter]

Yes, it's very important to wear a proper respirator!

[@matthowe2703]

So to get the inner diameter right all you have to do is get a ring mandrel kit. They usually come with a ring set that you just slip over the persons finger to tell what size they need. Then you take that ring and center it on you piece of antler and trace the inside with a pencil and you have a guide on the inner diameter

[@usskullhunter]

Nice Matt!

[@through_the_field6084]

I never thought of making a ring with antlers! Wow! Very cool work! I will try for sure, I'm usualy making wood spoon out of moose antler, i will try that with my leftover pieces.

[@joerapoza9140]

Thanks for the video! My daughter and I are going to try it!

[@usskullhunter]

Great to hear!!

[@garitywood3517]

Great tutorial! I have every tool I need in my garage.

[@usskullhunter]

Sweeeet!

[@chucksmith5002]

Iwill try this I have quite a few Antlers that I have collected over the years from road kill

[@usskullhunter]

Sweeet! Let me know how it goes Chuck :)

[@mikekupper6222]

My gold wedding band shrunk enough over years that it no longer fit, I made a white tail ring for myself by drill and dremel on the inside and left the outside natural, it looks great is light weight and yes very durable too. I didn’t have a good respirator so I set up a good draft and a fan to suck and then blow the dust away. That worked great but you definitely need to be careful.

[@usskullhunter]

Nice man! Yeah gotta keep those lungs clean :)

[@dlighted8861]

Tnx,I never would have thought of that.😀 Something to do this winter.😁

[@usskullhunter]

You bet, let me know how it goes!

[@brandongarretson6530]

I put inlays an custom designs in them . Also make some custom wood rings and hand painted

[@usskullhunter]

Awesome Brandon!

[@pinkoctopus801]

dude, love this video!! i plan to make some jewelry out of my aunts treasured antler from her favorite little one-horned buck she feeds on the compound. he miraculously dropped his single antler in the yard. and this is the first video i found that isnt either made by some edgelord showing carcasses and laughing like its funny OR using 1000 bucks worth of stuff. (dead stuff is fine but like, stop joking about it so much, everyone) so good job lol also your initial vibe is instantly likable! cheers!

[@usskullhunter]

Haha that's awesome Megan! Do let me know how it goes. I am sure your aunt will be thrilled :) Thanks for watching and the kind words :)

[@iUnderdog1]

I've been watching a lot of ring making videos (ceramic, wood, etc), using a lathe, and not using one, mostly tips and tricks since I'm just starting out(got 3 inlays done so far). Then all of a sudden, a fell down the ole KZbin rabbit hole and came across your video. Wonderful, yet another thing to add to the repatoir! Lol Great video, will definitely be back and will watch your other videos.

[@DamienGuerrero]

Thank you for makeing thease videos!

[@ela100297]

Can u use a fine particle mask instead of resporater?

[@j.a.4360]

Nice job Hunter. Thanks for sharing.

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks Rigr!

[@joscram1129]

Finally, something cool I can make without burning the house down.a respirator.... hmmm, I'm gonna have to figure somthin out. I knew dust messes up your lungs, had no idea bone had specific properties that could harm them. Thank you for being very clear.

[@usskullhunter]

Haha very true :D Thanks for watching and let me know how it goes!

[@joscram1129]

@@usskullhunter my roadkill antlers are too small lol

[@usskullhunter]

@@joscram1129 lol

[@joscram1129]

@@usskullhunter How well do you think fox bone would work?😂

[@usskullhunter]

@@joscram1129 hmm, it might work!

[@TheRomaMafia]

Where do you source those wooden dowels to fit in the center of the ring?

[@tango-bravo]

This is awesome, thanks for sharing. I’m going to check your videos to see if I can find one where you mount a stone in antler. What is the minimum thickness you would go with on the antler rings in terms of thickness ? 🦌

[@usskullhunter]

I would say the thinnest would be 1.5 mm

[@janiceshimizu7931]

Can you make other jewelry besides rings? This looks like a project I'd like to get into, you make it look easy for me to do by myself. I have the antlers, a drill and a dremel set. Needcto get the sandpapers. Thank you for the grit. I don't know what to get👍👍

[@usskullhunter]

Absolutely Janice! Simply cutting slices of antler and polishing them make great earrings (just one example). I would love to see what you make. If you are on Instagram send me a message! @u.s.skullhunter

[@charleskesling4477]

What kind of pant would you recommend for art work

[@GQ3MindSpeaks]

Could you do a video on how to make a signet ring? And how to inlay a jewel. I camped at Herkimer Diamond in upstate NY and I mined some quartz stones.

[@usskullhunter]

I will put it on my list!

[@jordz323maori]

How often do you change your respirator filter? Love the content, keep it up!

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks for watching! I change it probably every 4 months.

[@TheRealPonderingPuffin]

"How to Make a Homemade Lathe" - Fixed the title.

[@TheRealPonderingPuffin]

Great video though haha

[@usskullhunter]

@@TheRealPonderingPuffin lol thanks Tyler :D

[@wilfredoperdomo3797]

Quiero comprar una pieza gruesa de antler para hacerle una cacha a un cuchillo

[@SickMetalAddict]

Hey have you considered making guitar nuts with antlers?

[@usskullhunter]

no, but that is a great idea!

[@SGJ.musician]

Believe or not you’re the first person I’ve see that’s a hunter and has the name Hunter

[@kylefessenden3111]

Personally, I think antler smells more like Spam that's being cooked. So far, I've only cut antler to make flintknapping tools or handles for blades but this definitely seems like a really nice way of utilizing any scrap that's produced by my other projects.

[@usskullhunter]

Haha cooked Spam is funny but yeah I could see that :)

[@duydinhnguyen6225]

Put the vacuum tube next to the ring ? When sanding, so it's can suck the dust , if airborne etc it so dangerous , for your lungs.

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks Smith! Yes it is indeed very bad for you! I use respirators as well as a downdraft table shown in the video to collect the dust. Thanks for watching!

[@aimeesperling6699]

Is this possible to hook electricity to it to make that tree affect to it?

[@usskullhunter]

I have tried this on skulls with very little success. But.... it could be worth a try :)

[@markmanbeck5210]

do you have any tips on keeping the inside hole even all the way around when you clear it out with a dremel?

[@usskullhunter]

Well you can take a wooden dowel rod just a little smaller than the inside of the ring and wrap and glue some sandpaper around it and then finish it off that way. The larger area would make it a lot more even.

[@GomeowCreations]

Interesting, 😁👍

[@GomeowCreations]

Let me know if you would be interested in working with me some time in the future.

[@usskullhunter]

@@GomeowCreations Thanks Randy! If you have any suggestions feel free to let me know!

[@Michelle-oc4ty]

Wow!! That's SICK!!

[@tishsmiddy71]

Thank you

[@TestEric]

great job

[@usskullhunter]

Thank you!

[@whiskey7959]

How strong are these Deer Antler Rings? Curious.

[@jl4280]

Ima make this for my dad who taught me how to hunt and gut a deer

[@usskullhunter]

Awesome! Let me know how it goes :)

[@massiveleg]

anyone got tips for possible coatings for antler jewelry? that would help protect against water mostly

[@usskullhunter]

You will usually stabilize the rings with CA glue which protects the ring as well. Adding a final coat of wax as well will work to protect the ring.

[@massiveleg]

@@usskullhunter do you have a step by step guide for this? I'm worried i will make the coating too thick that would make the ring unwearable

[@usskullhunter]

I can send you a video. Are you on Instagram? I am at @u.s.skullhunter send me a message there@@massiveleg

[@uuguul]

what kind of respirator do you use?! : ) I work on antler and I don't really wear anything.. this info scared me a bit hehe :D (just saw the link in the description ^^; thanks for sharing!)

[@usskullhunter]

Yeah I had bough several of the Resp-O-Rator so I have not had to buy one recently. I checked recently and I could not find anywhere that sold them

[@ramajayamc3615]

I am intrested to buy this ring may i know how much cost per pair.

[@skh_okakok]

What kind of saw blade do you use to make the cut look so smooth? Thank you

[@matthowe2703]

you dont have to have a smooth finish from the saw. when you sand it down to the parameters you want for the ring it takes care of the smoothness on the sides. thats why he stated you cut it a bit thicker than needed

[@usskullhunter]

Hey Savannah! Sorry this reply is so lake! Yeah so it is the sanding of the sides that result in it becoming even and smooth on the sides of the ring.

[@negga79]

Nice work! Do you use any varnis?

[@1dkhan]

Can you please tell me how you hold your skulls while carving? I see you have some sort of stand but I couldn’t find any of your videos on it. You have really inspired me! Thank you!

[@usskullhunter]

Hey! I use a skullmax mount at times skullmax.com/product/skullmax-mount-no-back-plate-one/ Let me know once you get started!

[@1dkhan]

Thank you! I will check it out! I really want to try the rings too! Guess I have to shoot more bucks! Will let you know how it turns out

[@usskullhunter]

@@1dkhan Lol looking forward to it :)

[@gerg3575]

How long does it take for the dust to settle? How can I do this and keep my family safe from breathing like if they walk in I guess keep door locked? How would you clean up the dust without getting it in ya lungs from tables or walls or floors I was gonna make a homemade grind box

[@usskullhunter]

So the best thing you can do is run a vacuum cleaner and hold the hose right up to where you are carving. If you can suck up the dust as you are making it, that will go a long way in keeping it out of your work area and out of your lungs. But yes, having a designated area helps. Just as long as there is fresh air coming in the dust will not stay suspended long.

[@brandoncano9352]

No trying to be mean but has anyone ever told you you look like murr from impractical jokers😂

[@sokyamada3443]

Brandon Cano I know right

[@usskullhunter]

Sigh.... yes, a lot lol. No worries haha. Ferret!

[@brandoncano9352]

U.S. Skull Hunter all jokes aside you're a huge inspiration to me and I hope you can give me your opinion on a design I made on a mule deer skull I'll send it on Instagram directly!

[@usskullhunter]

Definitely do! I would love to see what you are working on :)

[@joelenechristman1517]

This is very cool!!!

[@CorneliusCreations]

This is epic bro

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks man :D

[@Texanrider76465]

Excellent video, young man! Can you tell me what kind of finishing wax you use to polish the ring? I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you again!

[@usskullhunter]

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[@kennethbillman5701]

Thank you very cool

[@usskullhunter]

You bet Kenneth! Thanks for watching :)

[@TacticalCaveman997]

Oaf, I've definitely breathed in some bone dust in my time.

[@MrShampdog]

Is there a way to keep the rough look and color of the antler ? Like at the base and that rough kind of bumps and brown color is what I've been trying to find, something that you can tell just by looking is antler all I can find out of antler rings is basically just white

[@paintilludrop]

I agree, want the rough beauty left. Idea Do not sand smooth outside all around. Leave top part rough like a a stone

[@anthonycosby7630]

WAY AWESOME!!!!

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks Anthony!

[@fencepost5369]

Nice😊

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks!

[@Project_2501]

Now THAT is damn cool !!!

[@dalephillips2448]

Tried to sign up for emails, says account cancelled. 😊

[@usskullhunter]

Hey! It should be working now. Thanks watching! usskullhunter.ck.page/bd2b65322a

[@stampstepper2393]

Hey could i discuss with you a antler ring order request

[@usskullhunter]

Hey! Shoot me a message on Facebook. I don't do any commissions but I have someone who does really good antler rings I can recommend. Here is my Facebook facebook.com/usskullhunter/

[@sokyamada3443]

Awesome!! I will try it :)

[@usskullhunter]

Great! The second video will be uploaded here in a few minutes :)

[@josejaviersalinas822]

Hermoso harte👍

[@marywood8241]

Awsome! Thank you for sharing!

[@jonclemons9681]

HUNTER I HAVE Watched most all of your videos and I think there great. They have helped me greatly in my hobby. I have a question , a friend gave me a water buffalo scull but its been outside for about three years, looks really dirty with some black spots, I let it soak in volume 20 peroxide but it didn't clean up really white, any suggestions,

[@usskullhunter]

Hey Jon! Thanks for all the support! Is the skull dirty? Like was it in the dirt?

[@jonclemons9681]

U.S. Skull Hunter no not really in the dirt just t

[@jonclemons9681]

Sorry for that incomplete, it was just thrown up under the ladies shed for about three years. Very weathered and had a lot of black stains. Like I said I let it soak for about 24 hrs. In 20 volume peroxide, it cleaned up a lot but it still isn’t nice and white

[@usskullhunter]

@@jonclemons9681 K well here is my suggestion. It may not work 100% just because weathered skulls are very hard to get white. Dilute the % of peroxide by about half and keep soaking in WARM water/peroxide for a lot longer, like 1-2 months. It can take a very long time for stains like that.

[@gailwhittet6457]

What size is your finger size

[@usskullhunter]

On the up side of 10.5 :)

[@inuchan1986]

Hello! I have a question. Once the ring is finished, do you protect it with some product? My ring, if wet, is a little sticky until it dries. It's normal? Can I possibly finish it with cyanoacrylate glue? Thank you :)

[@usskullhunter]

Hey Alassia! I put a coat of the CA glue you see me use in the video or just coat in wax. Either of those will protect the bone.

[@inuchan1986]

thanks! :D I watched the videos, but I didn't notice the wax or glue ... ò.o

[@brandonschriner7745]

They're easy to make but don't put one in a vise grip if you do they will break easy

[@Hunter-sw7pb]

Hey my names hunter too

[@usskullhunter]

Nice! Thanks for watching Hunter :D

[@joshcastle360]

The hardest part about this is working up the courage to cut up a nice deer shed..honestly you gotta use a pretty decent sized antler but I would say it was worth it. Someone asked if they stink...the answer is no. Only when your sanding and grinding it stinks but like he says, wear a respirator it’s truly unhealthy to breathe in.

[@usskullhunter]

Yup I hear ya Josh :)

[@codyisalright668]

I dint wear a respirator still alive

[@Anonymous-to6fn]

If I don't own a respirator will a mask work alright?

[@usskullhunter]

It should. A good test is to simply see if you can still smell any bone dust when you wear it.

[@Texanrider76465]

I have a suggestion that might work. I was a cop for 31 years and when I went to the scene of a homicide or any other kind of death, I would plug both nostrils with Vicks VapoRub or I could not smell anything. It made my work easier, plus it kept anything from going up my nose. I hope this helps. If there is any reason why this will not work, I’m sure that our mutual friend Hunter will know and will direct you accordingly. Good luck!

[@Anonymous-to6fn]

Texanrider76465 thank you

[@Anonymous-to6fn]

U.S. Skull Hunter thank you as well

[@Texanrider76465]

Trash Gaming You are most welcome.

[@atamaiborges8858]

"No lathe"

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks for watching :)

[@dads_diy]

"You don't need a lathe". Makes a lathe with a drill.....