How to dye antler?

[carloscinco0219]

I'm looking for advice on how to dye antler to give it that golden look. I'd like to find out what dyes to use and the method involved.

 

[Bill DeShivs]

I think the look you are referring to is burned on with a torch. I have always found this to be an absurd practice. Stag is very much like tree bark. It should be lighter underneath, not orange.
Bill

 

[Scott Free]

Ask your question over in the makers forum and you'll get lots of answers. Also, do a search for "antlers" in the makers forums. You'll get two basic answers. 1.Leather dye and 2. Potassium promaginate.

 

[Ricky D]

where can I buy potassium promaginate

 

[Bill DeShivs]

Permanganate.

 

[Seals]

Cullpepper dyes stag and bone for $25. a lb.I just had some done and it looks great.Buffs out with red highlites.They put it under a vacuum or high pressure i guess.Gets deep in the material.

 

[firebert]

Does the KMnO3 dye the antler purple, or does it just oxidize it? I'm just curious.