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  • Опубликовано: 20 июл 2024
  • THIS FILM WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO REBUILD THAT SPECIAL ANTLER THAT WENT CHALK ON THE MOUNTAIN OR THE CRITTERS CHEWED. JUST A GREAT WAY TO PRESERVE AND RESPECT THOSE SACRED ANTLERS.
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  • @backcountrysassn7216
    @backcountrysassn7216 4 года назад +9

    A tip I found out to help with the ivory tips on elk, is put a coat on and then wipe the tips where you want the ivory look after each coat. It avoids the need to sand the tips. I've noticed when I sand the tips too much of the base stands out. Makes it almost too white. Once you put the first coat of stain on and wipe it, the paint will have an ivory look to it. Then for the bumps on the beams, I sand them down to the white paint before I put the final coat of stain. That will leave the bumps lighter, but not bright white.

  • @johnrheth
    @johnrheth 4 года назад +7

    Just found your channel. Great content! My 12 year old son is watching with me, and in voice-over portions, he said "that guy sounds like Bob Ross!" I told him "I guess he's the Bob Ross of antlets!" Anyway, thanks for sharing, and God Bless.

  • @Drew273
    @Drew273 7 лет назад +20

    Keep washing those skulls and I'll keep watching man. Love the videos

    • @WHITEBONE
      @WHITEBONE  7 лет назад

      +Drew DaGamer Thank you.

  • @scottfromaz7618
    @scottfromaz7618 6 лет назад +1

    Never a boring video. I love it! Out here in Az we have lots of antler (horn hunters) collectors that sell them for dog food or bones. Elk antlers sell for alot at Pets Mart.

  • @markheidema3699
    @markheidema3699 3 года назад

    Enjoy watching your videos. Very informative and detailed. Keep 'em coming!

  • @patrickstewartsoutdooradve7632
    @patrickstewartsoutdooradve7632 3 года назад +1

    I’ve watched this video about 5 times. I’m going to try and do this to some of my sheds. Again, thank you for sharing

  • @robertburkart404
    @robertburkart404 7 лет назад +1

    Great video. I have a 167" Mulie that spent a couple of years out in the sage. No chews, just really weathered. Will try the wood putty and stain technique. Thanks!

  • @tommyweeks8289
    @tommyweeks8289 2 года назад

    I think you did a fabulous job on those from where they were. You have a real talent, love your videos and I reference back to them frequently. I'm in the middle of completing another Euro mount, and starting on my first crown mount.

  • @yooperquestionmark24
    @yooperquestionmark24 7 лет назад

    Fantastic instruction! I'd been itching to see a new video from you.

  • @ericolsen480
    @ericolsen480 4 года назад

    Great instructional video and information as well. Now I have something else to add to my to do list, thanks.

  • @Daniiix2024
    @Daniiix2024 7 лет назад

    has anyone ever told you you're an artist?? because you are, what you do is beautiful in its' own way

  • @TheKlixer
    @TheKlixer 4 года назад

    TY for the video. Currently restoring the chocolate color on some WT sheds to build chandeliers & a lamp set. Very helpful.

  • @stevenbarron4370
    @stevenbarron4370 4 года назад

    Another great/ informative video. Thanks.

  • @mrsockeye
    @mrsockeye 7 лет назад +2

    I loved this video. I have an elk skull from my first bull that could really use this treatment. I am inspired to give it a try. I used your Euro-skull mount videos as an educational series for mounting a huge lion killed blacktail I found. Thanks for your outstanding videos.

    • @WHITEBONE
      @WHITEBONE  7 лет назад

      +mrsockeye awesome thank you brother.

  • @DaStrikey
    @DaStrikey 7 лет назад +3

    Trial and error, brother. You do what you do perfectly and I'd purchase one any day. I really love your videos you're a great role model for many and I hope your channel and career stretches far for the years to come. Don't stop what you do best :)

    • @WHITEBONE
      @WHITEBONE  7 лет назад

      +XxStrike2000xX Thank you so much for that. Thanks for watching and the support.

  • @jonathanbaker2406
    @jonathanbaker2406 7 лет назад

    Great job like always brother! You never disappoint THANK YOU for doing you and continuously helping and shearing hope all is well keep them coming!👍

    • @WHITEBONE
      @WHITEBONE  7 лет назад

      +Jonathan baker Thank you for that. Comments like this keep them coming.

  • @Marc-eb4tk
    @Marc-eb4tk 7 лет назад +1

    Nice job Ryan....thanks for another great video!

    • @WHITEBONE
      @WHITEBONE  7 лет назад

      +Marc Hopkins Thank you Mark.

  • @setzkem
    @setzkem 2 года назад

    have an old rack 80+ years old, was nervous about giving this a try, but I think I will give this a go after a few shed practice rounds...thanks

  • @FrankieRoulette
    @FrankieRoulette 7 лет назад

    Dang, great job restoring those antlers! couldn't tell the difference!

    • @WHITEBONE
      @WHITEBONE  7 лет назад

      +Jinxx _626 Thank you.

  • @Kcameron305
    @Kcameron305 4 года назад

    I found a wood marker is great for touch ups as well. Especially if you want the base a little darker, or maybe during the whitening process you've whitened the antlers a little bit. Use the marker, and water to thin it out if you need to.

  •  5 лет назад

    Nice vid, very informative. Thanks.

  • @jasonsiegel5699
    @jasonsiegel5699 4 года назад

    Good Job!! Looks awesome

  • @ryanchaffee7243
    @ryanchaffee7243 7 лет назад

    Looks great to me. Thanks for the information.

  • @trevorshepherd749
    @trevorshepherd749 7 месяцев назад

    That looks great!! Good job 👍

  • @andrewparker6574
    @andrewparker6574 6 лет назад +1

    Great video and you did an excellent job on the antlers. The sealing of the old chalky antlers with wood putty is exceptionally valuable. Try potassium permanganate some time, in lieu of wood stain.

    • @WHITEBONE
      @WHITEBONE  6 лет назад

      +Andrew Parker Thank you got that. Will do.

  • @jenniferharton6383
    @jenniferharton6383 7 лет назад +1

    I was very excited for a new video. Its been a little while so I watched the gater skules for the twentieth time last night. Love your videos and this was anothetr great one. I thought they turned out great.

    • @WHITEBONE
      @WHITEBONE  7 лет назад +1

      +Jennifer Harton Thank you so much. Hope your well.

  • @frankplummer5084
    @frankplummer5084 Год назад

    Thanks for taking your time to make the video .

  • @kevingann9654
    @kevingann9654 4 года назад

    Excellent video man!!!

  • @toddwaters7686
    @toddwaters7686 7 лет назад

    Once again great looking work!

    • @WHITEBONE
      @WHITEBONE  7 лет назад

      +Todd Waters Thank you Todd.

  • @timothywostarek9680
    @timothywostarek9680 3 года назад

    You could get some oil based paints. I got mine from hobby lobby. Colors I have are Payne’s grey, raw umber, burnt umber, raw senia. Use Payne’s grey as your base color on horns and the the browns to darken them up. After done you can rub some of it off with terry cloth to blend more. Use lacquer thinner to thin paint down when putting it on the horns. Once you get the desired color you can clear coat with a matte clear to seal it. Can have one done from start to finish in about 2 hours

  • @jackalmereel
    @jackalmereel 5 лет назад +1

    This will come in handy with repairing my Jeeps hood ornament. I just wish I could find the Iron Buck mounts in bare steel so I could make a new one for my truck.

  • @brianphilbrook5262
    @brianphilbrook5262 6 лет назад +1

    Man you do a great job

  • @madkeenmicallef
    @madkeenmicallef 7 лет назад +5

    Awesome work, i don't know what your talking about bro I'd hang that up in my house any day of the week !

    • @WHITEBONE
      @WHITEBONE  7 лет назад

      Thanks brother hope your well.

  • @GunDogMorgan
    @GunDogMorgan 7 лет назад +1

    Haha I love the wood plank idea!

    • @WHITEBONE
      @WHITEBONE  7 лет назад

      +Chris Thompson Thank you.

  • @anbuhoncho1581
    @anbuhoncho1581 7 лет назад

    Great video man live watching your channel always a great help I've been doing skulls mostly hogs like crazy just know you have fans down here in #Southtexas

    • @WHITEBONE
      @WHITEBONE  7 лет назад +1

      +Adrian Flores Thank you Adrian

  • @jinx997
    @jinx997 7 лет назад

    Dude, love the vids, amazing!

    • @WHITEBONE
      @WHITEBONE  7 лет назад

      +Amanda Green thank you so much.

  • @dustinschaefer1
    @dustinschaefer1 7 лет назад +1

    thays a great tip with the windex, not manny people know that tip. great video as always 👍 keep up the good work

    • @WHITEBONE
      @WHITEBONE  7 лет назад +1

      +dustin schaefer Thank you Dustin.

    • @martinmitchellhunter7087
      @martinmitchellhunter7087 7 лет назад

      I just use water in a spray bottle or if a spray bottle isn't accessible a cup with water and just dip your fingers in.

  • @feralphil1198
    @feralphil1198 7 лет назад

    Just started to watch your vids cuz i got interested into the preperation of bones. I love the beauty of whiteness and the structures on skulls they are just so astonishing. Thanks for all the videos. Also I like your attitude towards what u do. One could really tell you have found your profession and maybe I´ll end up the same way as u ended up - as an artist. Hopefully at least.
    Keep it up dude and greetings from Germany

    • @WHITEBONE
      @WHITEBONE  7 лет назад

      +Philipp Sandfort Thank you so much for the comment. Much appreciated.

  • @shedtv8383
    @shedtv8383 6 лет назад +6

    Exactly what paint do you use? The latex paint I got is like oil to the water, won’t mix

  • @jaysonconcepcion2570
    @jaysonconcepcion2570 7 лет назад

    Great work as usual!

    • @WHITEBONE
      @WHITEBONE  7 лет назад

      +Jayson Concepcion Thank you.

  • @randyjensen1067
    @randyjensen1067 2 года назад

    I have used an acrylic paint - Burnt Umber and it is easy and an exact match to elk antler color

  • @thomasceruzzi1736
    @thomasceruzzi1736 7 лет назад

    Another awesome instructional!

    • @WHITEBONE
      @WHITEBONE  7 лет назад

      +Thomas Ceruzzi Thank you

  • @legendaryskulls337
    @legendaryskulls337 7 лет назад

    Nice brother
    I been doing this particular work for a long time lotta trial n error myself
    Awesome

    • @WHITEBONE
      @WHITEBONE  7 лет назад

      +Jason Nester Thank you.

  • @DogGuy19
    @DogGuy19 4 года назад

    Great video thanks!!

  • @josephstollsteimer1556
    @josephstollsteimer1556 3 года назад

    Very informative thank you

  • @kellycondray5500
    @kellycondray5500 4 года назад +1

    Awesome video thank you once again. Question ...did you encounter any brush marks when you applied the latex water mixture? And did you sand them out just lightly before staining?

  • @og.excoms
    @og.excoms 7 лет назад

    its about time you posted a video

  • @TPepeProductions
    @TPepeProductions 6 лет назад +1

    Excellent video. I'm trying this out on a set of antlers I have from a muley I shot in velvet 2 years ago. the antlers are very porous toward the tips due to still being in velvet when I took it. I didnt know how to preserve the velvet and when I fount out, it was too late, so I stripped them.
    When you stain them, do you add a heavy layer and than wipe it off? when I try to wipe off excess, its taking to much off due to the paint underneath. Also do you clear coat yours when finished?

  • @janetvelez5130
    @janetvelez5130 7 лет назад

    Great video

  • @burmano4
    @burmano4 4 года назад

    Excellent!

  • @randyzuckerman8531
    @randyzuckerman8531 7 лет назад

    Looks awesome man! Can't wait to try this!!!

    • @WHITEBONE
      @WHITEBONE  7 лет назад

      +Randy Zuckerman Good luck brother. Africa soon right?

    • @randyzuckerman8531
      @randyzuckerman8531 7 лет назад

      WHITEBONE CREATIONS HUNTING I had to push the Africa trip back man. Long story!

  • @brianpayne4136
    @brianpayne4136 7 лет назад

    Great tips! I have tried (unsuccessfully) to revive some old antlers. I actually have a set of mule deer antlers in my shop that a co-worker asked me to "do my best" so I will try this method on them. One question, it looks like you used more of the wire brush than the steel wool around the bases with the uneven "pearling" (just what we always called it). Is that the case? I had to touch up a euro where the bleach leaked through to that area and had a devil of a time knocking the "glossy" finish off that area after I touched it up. Thanks! Love the videos!

  • @Extra_Ordinary_Gary
    @Extra_Ordinary_Gary 7 лет назад

    I kinda like the look of the high gloss antlers right after staining. Obviously not a "natural" look, but I think it looks different in a good way. Amazing video as always.

    • @WHITEBONE
      @WHITEBONE  7 лет назад +1

      +Extra-Ordinary Gary Me three. Kinda strange. Thanks for watching.

  • @wyzukee
    @wyzukee 6 лет назад +1

    Awesome video! I know you said you didn’t do a good job on them for your liking, but they look great! I’d put them on my wall! Btw, these videos are super helpful for someone trying to get started doing euros and other projects! Also, there are many other videos on the web trying to do what you did here, and they’re not near the quality you made!

    • @WHITEBONE
      @WHITEBONE  6 лет назад

      Andrew Stark awesome! Thank you!

  • @johnyates277
    @johnyates277 2 года назад

    Very nice!!! Thx

  • @opalazhyalitemining849
    @opalazhyalitemining849 2 года назад

    Great job.

  • @JerrySpangenberg
    @JerrySpangenberg 7 лет назад +1

    Hey man, I use minwax Honey Satin. It is the exact color of antlers. Try it, you'll be amazed. And when you do let me know how you like it.

  • @BrettVaughnB100
    @BrettVaughnB100 7 лет назад

    Nice! I have quite a few of these I could do.... Thanks!

    • @WHITEBONE
      @WHITEBONE  7 лет назад

      +Brett Vaughn Good luck.

  • @fernandorocha5315
    @fernandorocha5315 7 лет назад

    love the work keep it up

    • @WHITEBONE
      @WHITEBONE  7 лет назад

      +Viper Man Thank you will do.

  • @murtonoutdoors1389
    @murtonoutdoors1389 7 лет назад

    Another great taxidermy tip video Ryan. cheers

    • @WHITEBONE
      @WHITEBONE  7 лет назад

      +Murton Outdoors Thank you.

  • @DarinWheeler1967
    @DarinWheeler1967 6 лет назад

    What kind of concrete do you use for your crown dust? I'm guessing you can get the plaster of paris from any hobby store? AWESOME video! Thanks again for your help!
    Darin

  • @SunKC89
    @SunKC89 5 лет назад +2

    I know I'm coming in late on this, but will doing this to a chalky antler set increase or decrease value of the set?

  • @TexasBowHunter
    @TexasBowHunter 7 лет назад

    Awesome video. Those look amazing, I wouldn't be ashamed to hang those on my wall.

    • @WHITEBONE
      @WHITEBONE  7 лет назад +1

      +Texas BowHunter Thank you Brother.

  • @janetvelez5130
    @janetvelez5130 7 лет назад

    I think they came out beautiful

    • @WHITEBONE
      @WHITEBONE  7 лет назад +1

      JANET VELEZ Thank you.

  • @Logancrossno
    @Logancrossno 7 лет назад

    Great video. You might try your hand at using lacquer thinner and acrylic paints. Use a pains grey diluted down to make a wash with the lacquer thinner let it dry and take steel wool to it and knock of the runs and dark spots. Then go back with a wash if raw umber or burnt umber and let it dry and take steel wool to it also blend it real good and then you can seal it with matte finish clear coat. Turned out well for me.

    • @WHITEBONE
      @WHITEBONE  7 лет назад

      +Logancrossno Awesome awesome info thank you.

    • @Logancrossno
      @Logancrossno 7 лет назад

      Your welcome.

  • @coreypetroskey4222
    @coreypetroskey4222 7 лет назад +1

    I found my buck I shot last season and the antlers are super faded and have a chalky white powered all over it, deciding if I should try this or leave it as is 🤔

  • @kylepeter6862
    @kylepeter6862 6 лет назад +1

    Did you also put mopglow on these dead heads like your other videos ?? Or does the wood stain have a natural shine ?

  • @rackmounts9631
    @rackmounts9631 5 лет назад

    Hey man first off love all your videos. Do you think that would work on a moose rack

  • @kylerprochaska
    @kylerprochaska 6 лет назад

    Can you do a vid on repairing a broken crown mount? Wondering if there’s an easy solution to my problem. The crown broke in half when I moved.

  • @jamn4God
    @jamn4God 4 года назад

    Could you clarify if you apply the stain and then wipe it off before applying the next coat. I didn't hear you say that either way in the video. I'm redoing some really old elk antlers and want to get it right. I restored some moose antlers and replaced one of the tangs with Apoxie Sculpt which I didn't put a base coat of paint on first and of course the stain reacted differently to it than the antler. No one can really tell accept me, but I'd rather do better on the elk antlers. Thanks for your advice.

  • @kawikadelosreyes9041
    @kawikadelosreyes9041 6 лет назад +1

    Great video! I repaired a 480 class elk using a similar method. Its now hanging in the elks club here in Hawaii. Have you ever repaired chewed off tips?

    • @WHITEBONE
      @WHITEBONE  6 лет назад

      +Kawika Delos Reyes awesome. Yes I use a piece of wire and fix all sculpt. And the same coloring process.

  • @prestondoherty14
    @prestondoherty14 6 лет назад +4

    You should try and use wet coffee grounds. They work really well.

  • @markmorgan3091
    @markmorgan3091 2 года назад

    Looks great to me

  • @tylerkidd2696
    @tylerkidd2696 3 года назад +1

    Could i send you some to do for me? It looks great!

  • @kent1967kent
    @kent1967kent 2 года назад

    Hey I have some moose antlers that were stained too dark with minwax. Would you recommend applying a new base of latex white and then using this technique to make it more natural? Would really appreciate your input.

  • @danmyers7924
    @danmyers7924 3 года назад

    Great video! Have you replaced missing points?

  • @kdjbeenken7931
    @kdjbeenken7931 7 лет назад +1

    try lacquer thinner and burnt umber oil base tube paint ,make your base just a little gray you can add orange to bases like tree rubbing ,its quick dries fast and gives you pretty natural look ,

    • @WHITEBONE
      @WHITEBONE  7 лет назад

      +kdj beenken awesome tip thank you brother.

  • @georgejoseph90210
    @georgejoseph90210 6 лет назад +1

    WhiteboneCreations... Great job! I have a Brownie Elk Deadhead that I'm looking to Tweak a bit... Have you colored Elk horns and have you tried Potassium Permangonate as well? Love your vids man... Thks

    • @WHITEBONE
      @WHITEBONE  6 лет назад +1

      +George Joseph Thank you George. I have trying about everything when it comes to horn color and I always wind up back at wood stain for whatever reason.

  • @rat-rodhobbie8674
    @rat-rodhobbie8674 6 лет назад

    I’m having trouble with my plaster and concrete mixture. It cracks and breaks away when it drys. What am I doing wrong?

  • @bigdreamerification
    @bigdreamerification 5 лет назад +2

    so i have a deer skull im thinking of restoring and one of the tips has been chewed on by a dog im assuming how would you go about fixing that? would really appreciate the advice love the channel. keep up the good work.

    • @redman4bills
      @redman4bills 4 года назад +1

      I would like to know of any way of fixing a chewed off tip as well

  • @justtinkering6054
    @justtinkering6054 7 лет назад

    I don't know what you mean about the plank. i thought it looked pretty cool. I was thinking about how to cut some myself when you mentioned that you bought them at the grocery store. Cool video. Thanks Ryan.

    • @WHITEBONE
      @WHITEBONE  7 лет назад

      +Danger Berne Thank you. That panel is just a little thin. Otherwise it just fine. Thanks for watching.

  • @barnyardkh4
    @barnyardkh4 6 лет назад +4

    Does the stain eventually cure and resist the touch? I'm tempted to spray flat or satin polyurethane after about a week long cure to try to lock in the color but I'd hate to have it react/run and ruin it . Thoughts?

    • @WHITEBONE
      @WHITEBONE  6 лет назад

      +barnyardkh4 If there is / was oil or grease on the antler from the boil the stain will not cure it will just get tacky. I would blot it with a paper towel wash it and reapply.

  • @scottgriffin1405
    @scottgriffin1405 6 лет назад

    I’m restoring an old whitetail found dead. The section of horn against the ground, a small area of 6”, retained its natural color but took on some “black” I assume from the minerals in the earth. The rest of the horns are white. What is your suggestion to clean up the dark section of the horns?

  • @toreyyoung1518
    @toreyyoung1518 4 года назад

    Fixing up a set of antlersfor a gentleman who I did some hardwood floors for. He's in his eighties and shot the deer years ago in a trophy unit just never had the time or money to do it thought I would help him out. Thank you for the tips! Yours are the best as always!

  • @jonathanbaker2406
    @jonathanbaker2406 7 лет назад

    👊 your the man. How r the pots comming

  • @gabemazing
    @gabemazing 6 лет назад

    Is there a flat clear you can seal it after with

  • @TinesntheMirror
    @TinesntheMirror 3 года назад

    Hey there, I love your videos they are the best!!!
    Question for you, do you have a good way to store the solution that you boil heads in?
    I only do a few each fall and end up buying 40 volume each time? Wasn’t sure if it stays good if properly stored?? Thank you!!

    • @Stonedzioba
      @Stonedzioba 3 года назад

      I boil my heads in water degrease them then bleach them

  • @oifvet207
    @oifvet207 6 лет назад

    I attempted to boil a skull last year over the same wood fire I was boiling down maple syrup, big mistake! I charred the antlers, any tips on fixing that? Should I sand them down first and do this or..... what?

  • @ljgaines8170
    @ljgaines8170 6 лет назад

    Hey I was just curious as you know I watched a lot of your videos and took a lot of things from them what is your home state just curious thanks

  • @chandramcpherson258
    @chandramcpherson258 5 лет назад

    I have a set of horns that fell off the wall and the skull cracked in the middle how do i fix that??

  • @Zombiemma88
    @Zombiemma88 7 лет назад +1

    do a moose skull! that'll look sweet!

  • @miked2329
    @miked2329 3 года назад

    What kind of saw blade do you use?

  • @ricardomontuban
    @ricardomontuban 2 года назад

    I tried to stain some antlers from a dead head that I found and they came out way to dark. Anybody have any tips on how to remove the stain and start over, or lighten them up?
    Would painting the antlers white and starting over work?

  • @sambow4u
    @sambow4u 7 лет назад

    you the Man

    • @WHITEBONE
      @WHITEBONE  7 лет назад

      +Sam Bowman Thank you.

  • @realtreeredneckoutdoors9837
    @realtreeredneckoutdoors9837 4 года назад

    Do you use a clear satin to seal the stain? Do you have an email or something where I can contact you. Thanks love the vids

  • @travispovey6225
    @travispovey6225 5 лет назад +1

    Hey man, I've seen a guy using Rust-Oleum textured spray paint on an elk and it looked AMAZING!! I'm going to try it but guessing you'll have more chances than I will to experiment so I thought I'd throw the idea your way. Keep having a blast dude! God bless!

    • @WHITEBONE
      @WHITEBONE  5 лет назад

      Always love the info. Thank you.

  • @jasonapplegate2144
    @jasonapplegate2144 6 лет назад +2

    Ryan, quick question if I repair a horn or build a broken horn with fix it sculp or apoxie sculp will it stain like the rest of the horn or is there something I need to do to it first. Thanks

    • @WHITEBONE
      @WHITEBONE  6 лет назад

      It will take color differently is it chalk or brown.

    • @jasonapplegate2144
      @jasonapplegate2144 6 лет назад

      WHITEBONE CREATIONS HUNTING the horn is brown

    • @jasonapplegate2144
      @jasonapplegate2144 6 лет назад

      I did not no if I needed to use wood putty over the whole set of horns or if it would take stain . Horns in good shape except for broken horn and one side has been chewed on.

  • @StuartGrimes88
    @StuartGrimes88 5 лет назад +1

    How can I get in touch with you to get some deer antlers restored?

  • @frankplummer5084
    @frankplummer5084 Год назад

    What is in all the jars on your shelves ?

  • @THEMANWITHIN89
    @THEMANWITHIN89 7 лет назад

    YOU DONT GIVE YOURSELF ENOUGH CREDIT BUDDY,THOSE LOOK GREAT.WHEN I STAIN MY ANTLERS I LEAVE SKULL ON THEM.SO I TAPE OFF SKULL AND UNDER BASE OF ANTLERS.IF YOUR GOING TO MOUNT IT LIKE YOU DO,YOU DONT NEED TAPE IT.INSTEAD OF TURNING UPSIDE DOWN,PLACE SKULL UPRIGHT AND BRUSH DOWN ANTLERS.DONT START AT TIPS,START BELOW TIPS AT DESIRED WHITE TIP LENGTH.I DO MY TIPS AT LEAST 1/2 INCH.I SHOULD DO A VIDEO TO SHOW YOU MINE.IVE ALSO DID ELK ANTLERS,IN EBONY BLACK AND THEY TURNED OUT GREY,I ENDED UP LIKING THEM QUITE WELL.