Cracking ivory

[C-Camerer]

Hey Guys!

I recently had a ivory handle dry out and crack on a finished bowie. It is really dry in my house and I meant to rub some oil on it and then forgot to do it. Needless to say I was horrified when I picked it up and there were two cracks running the length of the piece.
I vaguely remeber a post about soaking ivory in mineral oil for a few days after it is freshly worked to restore the oil in the ivory. Am I remebering the post correctly? I finished the rplacement handle this evening and can't afford to loose another ivory handle! Thanks!

 

[Dan Gray]

yup soak it in mineral oil for 2-3 days
twice a year at least, it will only take
what it wants.

 

[Mike Hull]

You can have ivory stabilized also. That would end the problem.
http://www.stabilizedwood.com/