Scorched stag horn

[big_ski]

Mr. DeShivs, I have a Frank B stag stiletto I feel would look better with more contrast. my plan is to scorch then follow up with Fiebing's brown leather dye. I found a little info on Blade Fourms but it wasn't enough. Would you share some of your knowledge on this subject? Thanks very much!

[Bill DeShivs]

Sure!
First you have to understand that the lighter parts have to stay light. Please don't torch the stag! Torching is obvious, and it dries out the stag. Use leather dye on a toothpick, and flow it only in the low spots. Stay away from the white inside of the stag. You can also use a Sharpie or Magic Marker to color the ruts black, but don't go overboard with it. Once the dye/ink is dry, I like to use Krylon clear spray acrylic to fix the colors. You can spray it on a q-tip and flow it into the low areas. After this is dry, lightly sand the raised portions with fresh 400 grit sandpaper, then buff. If you don't have a buffer, sand to 600-800 grit and then briskly polish with a soft cloth and Simichrome, Mother's or similar polish.
Use a small amount of polish rubbed into the cloth, so that the residue doesn't get into the ruts. Then wax the handle with neutral shoe polish or car wax.

[Dick Carroll]

I agree with Bill, don't scorch the stag....

[big_ski]

ok thanks! lots of info to work with

[Vagrant]

I seldom disagree with Bill but this time, I completely AGREE
There is a rumor that the stocks on some flintlocks were scorched [by wrapping cord and buning it] but, chemicle and microscopic analysys refutes this

[TRYKER]

I seldom disagree with Bill but this time, I completely AGREE
There is a rumor that the stocks on some flintlocks were scorched [by wrapping cord and buning it] but, chemicle and microscopic analysys refutes this

i've used this method on ramrods, but i put glue on the cord for a better burn.


tryker

[Dick Carroll]

PO-BOYS tiger striped maple....