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November 28, 2021 at 10:37 am #1698311

panzerkaput
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Has anyone got a good way to paint animal horns, especially horns for blowing with or drinking out of?

I never can get a result that I am happy with

November 28, 2021 at 10:44 am #1698313

sundancer
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So dead horn cut off from the animal. Biggest difference I see it that “dead” horn (especially for drinking) tends to be black at the drinking end. Or at least a very dark brown. Unless of course it’s highly polished but I guess you’re more after an “every day use” item look then some holy goblet.

November 28, 2021 at 12:00 pm #1698351

panzerkaput
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Cheers there and good poor about the live and dead horn

November 28, 2021 at 1:56 pm #1698385

orinoco
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Don’t know if this helps?

November 28, 2021 at 2:15 pm #1698387

panzerkaput
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Thanks there @orinoco

November 28, 2021 at 5:52 pm #1698423

tuffyears
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i paint them the same as i would a skeleton

November 28, 2021 at 8:47 pm #1698445

onlyonepinman
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It’s probably best if you sedate them first, many animals don’t take kindly to being painted

November 30, 2021 at 5:13 pm #1699030

panzerkaput
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They did kick a fuss like crazy

December 8, 2021 at 4:40 pm #1700915

odinsgrandson
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There are a lot of different types of horns and antlers you could use as a reference. Pick something that is textures or isn’t based on how large the area is and how much you need it to be interesting.

Dark on one end and light on the other with texture lines running the length of the horn is a good way to go.
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