An antler stand that I've made

[milius2]

Hi there folk!
I was commisioned to make a stand for a pair of deer's antlers. As I haven't done any before so I was very pleased with the opportunity given. Especialy as the lad provided me with a solid piece of oak. I spend a day in a shed came out with this:

It wasn't that hard but took me a looooooong time to carve it. Although it was a great experiance learning to use gouge and a mallet. And the tricky bit is to get the antler in "natural" position, as you'd see it on a deer, a second bracket needet to fit it properly... Kind a good project if you have antlers around

What do you recon?

Andy

 

[RonW]

That is very tastefull and classy!
I really like the extra work you put into this piece. It looks so much more natural compared to those straight lacquered items you usually see.

 

[BushcraftAndSurvival]

nice, i like the rustic finish, it's got real character

 

[milius2]

Thanks guys Yes, a bit more extra work it took, to get the result.

 

[nuggets]

yup, +1 for the rustic look

 

[Biker]

OK that's just plain gorgeous! Really nice work there Milius2. Reminds me of a flint arrow head in a way too. Top job!

 

[woodspirits]

lovely work andy, like that

 

[Barn Owl]

Nice work Andy.

 

[craeg]

Great job there I love the scalloping around the sides. Will it get an oil or wax finish?

 

[Jaymzflood]

Thats amazing mate,

 

[Mafro]

That is brilliant mate. Stunning work there

 

[Wilderbeast]

Very good, nice one!

 

[milius2]

Great job there I love the scalloping around the sides. Will it get an oil or wax finish?

It will be up to the owner to decide, I would leave it like that ro treat it with linseed oil

Thanks everyone!