How to mount deer antlers on wood

If you saw my last post, it was all about the antlers I bought in South Dakota this summer. I showed what I did with a single antler. You can take a peek HERE. Today, I am excited to show you what I did with a full mount! First step: Wash your antlers. I just put mine in a soapy sink full of water, and rinsed and dried them. Decide what you want to do with your skull. If you want to cover the skull, you will need to cut it down. Use a Sawzall with a fine tooth blade. I am not going to lie…

My husband and son are hunters and have antlers they would like to display. I don't love the look of traditional antler mounts so I was looking to find a way to…

Lots of tips and ideas on how to use deer antler for crafts. More

Mounted Antlers a super easy tutorial.

So, before we were married a million years ago (okay, almost 28 years ago), I made a few "rules" or deals with my hubby. One of those involved dead animals. You see, he is a hunter and at the time and for several years after, I could never imagine wanting skulls or antlers or anything of the sort in my home. The deal was--all dead animals belong in the garage. Needless to say, hubby was amused the other day when he saw what I was hanging in our great room--shed antlers that my son found on a…

How to use Antlers for unique rustic crafts; reuse and recycle them into useful decorations

Learn how to clean and display antler sheds (with copper wire!) with this easy tutorial.

Learn how to clean and display antler sheds (with copper wire!) with this easy tutorial.

Learn how to make deer antlers with this simple diy deer antlers tutorial using paper mache — more aptly name, a How to Make Paper Mache Deer Antlers DIY!