How to attach antlers to wood. Attaching antlers to a rustic shelf. The design of the plaque is also a matter of taste. Cut a display plaque out of wood. This is the part you will attach to a board to mount them.
One was a one piece set and the others were two separate pieces. For this one you will need antlers duh. I used leftover scraps from a pallet project. Whether you purchase a helpful antler mounting kit make a completely custom mount heres a detailed explanation of how to mount deer antlers on a wood plaque for display on the wall.
Successful deer hunters often want to display their trophy on the wall. How many and what kind will depend on availability and personal preference but i used 3 elk antlers wood for the base and center. The size you use will depend on the size of antlers and the dimensions of the woodi used 2 construction screws. You want the stain to help highlight the antlers so use a light to medium stain for dark antlers and a darker stain on light colored antlers.
Back to woodworking skill share forum. How to mount deer antlers like a pro plaque can be added. Most antlers you get will have some of the bone attached to the end of the antler. While the dimensions of the plaque are a matter of taste the wood should be at least 1 14 inches thick to allow deeper penetration for the screws that will attach the antlers to the plaque.
A piece of wood coping sawhacksaw drill bit pre drill the antlers so they dont crack wood stain or your liking and some clear. How to use water to attach an antler handle to a knife blade. Mount your own antlers for less than 5. Materials antlers luan plywood bolt 2 nuts gorilla glue crayola model magic clay air dry cloth 12 yard your choice of color a plaque wood stain youre also going to need some basic tools like a ban saw a sander a staple gun and a drill with a couple different types of drill bits.
But it seems if it is visual only you could use epoxy to attach to the wood. Youll want to choose the right color which depends on the wood you use and the antlers you are mounting. I mounted two sets of antlers that i got at a yard sale.