Can I apply scrimshaw to elk or deer antlers?

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Dr. Md Rushad Rahman

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Yes. Scrimshaw is commonly applied to antlers, horns, bone, and even teeth and tusks (wild boar, etc.), provided that the surface is prepared properly by sanding to smooth the surface as necessary. Once the surface is perfectly smooth, it may be prepared and scrimshawed as above.

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