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ANTLER REPAIR, RESTORATION AND SCULPTING
Antler repairs are done with epoxy sculpting material. In some instances, we even use replica parts. All repairs are anchored into the existing horn by a post to ensure repairs are durable and lasting. Repairs are then carefully colored to match real antlers, so repairs cannot be distinguished. I personally guarantee these repairs are virtually undetectable.
This is the original damaged antlers, note missing brow and other tines
This photo illustrates the recreated tine and beading..
This image shows the completed repairs just before the painting
This photo shows the completed project.
ANTLER RESTORATION
This is a meticulous process of putting a veneer finish over weathered or fire damaged antlers. This could include tine repair. This process is priced on the Boone and Crocket scoring system. As an example: If a buck net score is 156 BC, then restoration would be $5.00 - $10.00 per inch with a finished price of between $750.00 and $1560.00. If tines need repairs, then there would be an additional charge for the repair. Again, firm pricing is quoted once antlers are received.
MOUNTING
Price for mounting sheds on fabricated skull plate is $125.00
SCULPTING
Either a matching shed or a complete set of destroyed or missing antlers can be restored by sculpting. This price starts at $20.00 per inch based on the Boone and Crockett scoring system. This process is very time consuming. It is done in epoxy material or a combination of casting and sculpting. Photos and score sheets are indispensable to ensure the accuracy of recreating your trophy whitetail antlers.
ELK
Due to the texture of elk antlers, prices begin at $30.00 per inch.
Please note the following:
* Due to the variety and texture of all antlers, estimates are given. However, upon receiving your antlers, we will need to re-evaluate pricing and then give you a final quote.
** G1's can run $25.00 and up depending upon the amount of bead and texture required. We will give a firm price upon receiving the damaged antler and analysis of repairs required.
*** Customer pays all shipping and insurance.
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Artistic Antler News..........
Blue Ribbon Winner with Artistic Antlers. Dan Vanzanten of British Columbia
takes 1 of only 2 blue ribbons awarded for a whitetail mount at the World Taxidermy
Championships. The Championship is sponsored by Breakthrough Magazine and
was held in Reno, Nevada, in April 2007. Mr. Vanzanten won his blue ribbon
with his exceptional mounting of Artistic Antler's replica , 'The Tom Schlieman
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