stabilization of mammoth ivory

[sesimmons]

Hey everyone. I hopped on here because I figure you guys know best.
I am not a knife maker but have a question many of you may know the answer to. I am wildlife biologist in Virginia. We have a piece of mammoth ivory that i am going to be carving some things into. I am trying to figure out the best way to stabilize it and prevent further checking, etc... Any ideas would be great. Thanks so much.

 

[DAMNENG]

I have never attempted to stabilize mammoth ivory, but these guys sell a ton of it so you might give them a call.

www.boonetrading.com/index.html

Jim Arbuckle

 

[Rob!]

I undersatnd Mike at WSSI does quite a bit - an no one is more respected for professional stabilization.

www.stabilizedwood.com

Rob!

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

Hello, I am in Virginia, so feel free to contact me for any help.
Get yourself a Paleobond kit. It has CA resins from thinner than water to thicker than clay. It is used to stabilize bone and ivory. If you are just doing one project, and want to stabilize the carved area, use the cheapest super glue at the dollar store (3tubes for $1) It is just very thin CA.
Email me if you want more help or info.
Stacy