apomeroy Report post Posted February 20, 2015 my bf tried to restore 40-50 yr old set of Antlers of a buck my grandfather shot and forgot to dilute the stain. It's so dark now. He used walnut and since the antlers were so chalky it just soaked it up. Is there anyway to lighten them or possibly fix it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZLance Report post Posted February 20, 2015 Let them sit out in the sun for a couple of years... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rageinthesage Report post Posted February 20, 2015 I would re-paint them white and start over again. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Becker Report post Posted February 20, 2015 ^^^^ yep! If the stain soaked in you are going to have to white wash them. The key is to not lay the paint on too thick. Watered back white and be patient. Start slow and really thin and add coat by coat until you think you would be able to re-stain. It doesn't hurt to have a little under color show through. Obviously antlers aren't one color or perfect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Becker Report post Posted February 20, 2015 If you just goob thick white paint on you will loose all the detail in the antlers and will always be able to tell they were painted! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pixman Report post Posted February 20, 2015 When I have darkened my sheds with mud and I want them a little lighter I sand them with a light sand paper so it whitens the high spots. I don't know if that would help these or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sneaker Report post Posted February 20, 2015 The buck in my avatar became blood stained when I stripped the velvet. I need to do this process as well. What type of white paint would be the best to use? Just Acrylic? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apomeroy Report post Posted February 21, 2015 Thank you! What kind of white paint should I use? Something water soluble that will water down? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Becker Report post Posted February 21, 2015 Water based paint!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apomeroy Report post Posted February 28, 2015 After a light white washing should I seal it and what with? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas110 Report post Posted February 28, 2015 dump your boyfriend and call me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas110 Report post Posted February 28, 2015 The buck in my avatar became blood stained when I stripped the velvet. I need to do this process as well. What type of white paint would be the best to use? Just Acrylic? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
