First horn made

[springfield art]

Nice! BTW, I recently picked up at auction, a beautiful Plain horn, no engraving, apparently very old. Only about 20 bucks! BUT, it had some kind of modern red marker scribbled on a part of it, like a child might do. In removing the marking with some spray cleaner, a coat of "patina" came off, leaving a nice un-polished surface. Then, the Screw Off tip, that allows a larger diameter to fill, was obviously done with modern taps! Anyway, it's 13" along the curve, has impeccable aged wood plug and staples, and is a real looker. But, for only 20 bucks at auction, my initial disappointment gave way to satisfaction for an item well bought.

 

[tunadawg]

Very nice. Just made my first one too, and after seeing yours I'll just throw mine in the corner of my gunroom. I was happy I could just get my initials etched in.

 

[MedicMike3762]

Very nice. Just made my first one too, and after seeing yours I'll just throw mine in the corner of my gunroom. I was happy I could just get my initials etched in.

I tell ya carving into that horn is tough!

 

[TDM]

It looks great @MedicMike3762! I like it!

 

[ronaldrothb49]

Now this I like it has the look of someone sitting around a campfire with nothing else to do so he is scratching on his horn.

 

[Hatman/2nd line]

So the other day at the hawken classic I was able to pick up a couple polished horns. Figured for 15 a hour you can’t go wrong even if you do! So here is my first attempt at a powder horn. Still not finished but wanted to share. Body needs a final dye and age final plug fit and the staples attached using two staples front and back. I thought that this was a cool horn because you can use it right or left handed. Any thoughts or critiques are welcome!

Nice horn Mike!

 

[Powder Flask Collector]

You did a great job with this horn. @MedicMike3762.

I only tried to carve one horn, and I guess, I better will not show that horn.

 

[LANEY REECE]

GOOD JOB, BUD

 

[S.Kenton]

So the other day at the hawken classic I was able to pick up a couple polished horns. Figured for 15 a hour you can’t go wrong even if you do! So here is my first attempt at a powder horn. Still not finished but wanted to share. Body needs a final dye and age final plug fit and the staples attached using two staples front and back. I thought that this was a cool horn because you can use it right or left handed. Any thoughts or critiques are welcome!

Without a doubt that’s one of the finest first attempts I’ve seen. The engrailing and throat area is fantastic! You’ve taken your time, thought it out and it shows!

 

[MedicMike3762]

Well here is an update it is getting closer. I have aged/antiqued the horn and the rear plug is fit. I plan on doing something else on the rear plug some relief carving or something not sure yet.
Also would wampum be inappropriate for a horn of this time period, is that a F&I war thing or could you have seen wampum used in rev war periods? My second thought would be a simple leather strap? Thoughts.

 

[Notchy Bob]

Outstanding! Great work, Mike!

If I tried something like that it would take me ten times as long and it wouldn’t look half as good.

You have real talent!

Notchy Bob

 

[S.Kenton]

Well here is an update it is getting closer. I have aged/antiqued the horn and the rear plug is fit. I plan on doing something else on the rear plug some relief carving or something not sure yet.
Also would wampum be inappropriate for a horn of this time period, is that a F&I war thing or could you have seen wampum used in rev war periods? My second thought would be a simple leather strap? Thoughts.

So, what did you use for your antique finish? That really really makes that pop! That looks like a real antique my freind!

 

[MedicMike3762]

So, what did you use for your antique finish? That really really makes that pop! That looks like a real antique my freind!

So, I used Aneline die. Then after those I went up to the garage and found an old can of Jacobean stain. Threw some of that over top and sprinkled with a bunch of dirt and sawdust. Let dry. Today I rubbed back some of the tacky stain and fit a staple for the strap as well as a lead button on the base plug. I think I will now call her done! Here are some photos of the finished horn. I feel that rubbing back the stain reveals more of the scrimshaw. Now I’m on the hunt for a strap. Would wampum be inappropriate? Or would a traditional woven or leather strap be more fitting?

Mike

 

[MedicMike3762]

These are closer to the actual color now not as yellow

 

[Magungo1066]

So the other day at the hawken classic I was able to pick up a couple polished horns. Figured for 15 a hour you can’t go wrong even if you do! So here is my first attempt at a powder horn. Still not finished but wanted to share. Body needs a final dye and age final plug fit and the staples attached using two staples front and back. I thought that this was a cool horn because you can use it right or left handed. Any thoughts or critiques are welcome!

That looks fantastic.

 

[oldwood]

Wish I had the patients to do the scratchings you can do. Amazing.

 

[Colonial Boy]

All of the above!!

 

[Brokennock]

Do right by your fantastic work on that horn, go with a simple leather or simple woven strap, don't distract from the hornwork.

 

[Maynard6]

So the other day at the hawken classic I was able to pick up a couple polished horns. Figured for 15 a hour you can’t go wrong even if you do! So here is my first attempt at a powder horn. Still not finished but wanted to share. Body needs a final dye and age final plug fit and the staples attached using two staples front and back. I thought that this was a cool horn because you can use it right or left handed. Any thoughts or critiques are welcome!

That is a beautiful horn .I have a buffalo horn I'm going to try .The scene looks quite authontic for the period

 

[TarponStalker]

Very very nice work.