Dry Dead Horns

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My horns are nothing like the animals I took in Namibia. Is there a way to restore the rich color and smooth polished texture of them.
 
I'm sure a taxidermist could give you the proper best way to achieve what your looking for.
That said, I have a lot of pronghorn and a blackbuck euros hanging in my garage. They all looked sort of dry and grey. I saw something online some where so gave it a try... wd40. Gave them a shine and back to black. Totally happy with the results.
But again these are normal animals with very little money invested and totally redneck cure. Lol
 
Linseed oil and turps 50/50, applied with a brush or rag will re nourish your horns. But beware it will darken them some. Beeswax on a rag also works well.
 
My horns are nothing like the animals I took in Namibia. Is there a way to restore the rich color and smooth polished texture of them.

Solutions will depend on what has caused the issue..
How old are they?
Weathered?
Were they over boiled?
 
Would you post some pics please. It will be easier to give advice it we can see the issue.
 
Search “re-conditioning horns” on here
 
Taxidermist in Port Elizabeth told me to use WD-40
 

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