Reindeer antler pens

[turnaround360]

When i turned it it smells a bit like wet dog fur on an old dog
that needs a bath lol.

 

[Neil]

Deer must be fresh. Remove the antlers and sling, remainder, 20 mins per pound at 180 degree C, middle shelf.

 

[wm460]

So Aussie Antler don't stink but pommy antler stinks dirty buggers aren't they.

 

[Gilliandrea]

Four stunning pens, but the first two really stand out, beautiful work

 

[Penpal]

Real clever pens mate the downy ones meaningful to me.

Peter.

 

[silver]

Nice set of pens there..

Deer must be fresh. Remove the antlers and sling, remainder, 20 mins per pound at 180 degree C, middle shelf.

I have an old deer antler in the shed, so should I have cooked it when I brought it back ?

I haven't done so does this "reindeer" it useless then? Or can I still use it once I have retired and have the time to turn pens again..?

 

[Ivort]

Hi,
Thanks for all the comments, I did not expect so many.

I think the antlers should be left for a year before turning and if they are left too long in the sun they can become soft and crumbly.

You can turn red deer antler as well but the midlle is more porus than reindeer antler.

A few people liked the top 2 pens which I was a bit surprised at as that is getting towards the centre.
I prefer the white ones but you need to select the right bit of the antler to get the size.
Thanks again
Ivor

 

[Jim]

These look very good Ivor, don't worry to much about the images our residential photographer Vic will be writing up a tutorial very shortly ..

 

[wm460]

Deer must be fresh. Remove the antlers and sling, remainder, 20 mins per pound at 180 degree C, middle shelf.

Your comments have got me curious Neil, could you explain further please.