Dry horns and ivory - how to treat these?

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My friend has some horns and ivory that seem to be too dry. What is recommended as a treatment?
Thanks in advance everyone !
 
WD-40 works well for horns. It’s fish oil, basically. As for ivory…… I dunno. I wouldn’t think it needed anything, but I’m here to learn. :)
 
See if this will be affirmed by the experts here. I certainly am not one. However, I’ve known numerous people to use mineral oil on ivory. I’ve also knew an old gunsmith that swore by mink oil for collectible ivory gripped handguns.
 
My friend has some horns and ivory that seem to be too dry. What is recommended as a treatment?
Thanks in advance everyone !

Here by @buck wild:

 
Here by @buck wild:

Thank you !
 
WE USE RENAISSANCE WAX ON ALL OUR IVORY. NOT SAVY ENOUGH TO POST A LINK BUT IT IS ON AMAZON
 
From Ndlovu: The Art of Hunting the African Elephant by Richard Harland:

"Tusks kept in a trophy room or at a home, particularly in the generally moister climates of the northern hemisphere, should not crack..... in particular they must be kept away from fireplaces and heating units. Extremes of heat and cold are bad news for ivory.

A good application of wax-based furniture/floor polish is wiped as far as possible into the tusk's cavity by the taxidermist, moisturizing and sealing the inner surface. The exterior of the tusks should then be waxed and polished yearly. Besides the preservative effect, it adds to the patina of the dentine and enhances the grain."
 
WD-40 works well for horns. It’s fish oil, basically. As for ivory…… I dunno. I wouldn’t think it needed anything, but I’m here to learn. :)


Since when did WD40 become fish oil? News to me
 
Since when did WD40 become fish oil? News to me
It's always been fish oil based along with other ingredients.

It also works great sprayed on lures and bait while fishing.
 
I have no idea but from the WD40 info site.


WHAT A FISH STORY!​

Myth: WD-40 Multi-Use Product contains fish oil.

Fact: Consumers have told us over the years that they have caught some of the biggest fish ever after protecting their fish hooks and lures with WD-40 Multi-Use Product . We believe this legend came from folks assuming that the product must contain fish oil since it appears to attract fish. Sorry Charlie<sub>®</sub>, it just ain’t so.

WD-40 Company has taken steps to respect and conserve the environment, and encourages its users to do the same. While WD-40 Multi-Use Product can be used to help protect fishing equipment from rust and corrosion, WD-40 Company does not recommend using WD-40 Multi-Use Product to attract fish.

WD-40 does not contain fish oil, contrary to a popular myth, nor does it contain silicone, kerosene, water, wax, graphite, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).

 

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