Anyone working with horn?

Rich · 10th September 2006, 11:23 PM

I've used a little cow/ox horn in simple shapes, mostly just circular
x-sections. I just use a grinder and/or files to shape, then put it on
a buffing wheel for polish. Careful with the buffer as it can 'burn" and
distort the horn if it gets too hot.

Rich

Battara · 11th September 2006, 07:13 PM

Also must be careful with oil - it can make the horn translucent to near transparant.

tom hyle · 18th September 2006, 09:47 PM

My concern with heating horn in oil is that it mightn't leave it as strong when it rehardens? I have heard of similar methods to temporarily soften bone and anlter. I pretty much stick to carving horn to the shapes I need.

10th September 2006, 11:23 PM	#1
Rich Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: comfortably at home, USA Posts: 432	I've used a little cow/ox horn in simple shapes, mostly just circular x-sections. I just use a grinder and/or files to shape, then put it on a buffing wheel for polish. Careful with the buffer as it can 'burn" and distort the horn if it gets too hot. Rich

11th September 2006, 07:13 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	Also must be careful with oil - it can make the horn translucent to near transparant.

18th September 2006, 09:47 PM	#3
tom hyle Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 1,254	My concern with heating horn in oil is that it mightn't leave it as strong when it rehardens? I have heard of similar methods to temporarily soften bone and anlter. I pretty much stick to carving horn to the shapes I need.