First Horn

[user 922]

Here's my first attempt at a powder horn. A little rough But I learned a lot and it was fun to do.

 

[soggy]

:thumbsup: Ain't nothing wrong with that! You done a fine job.
Soggy

 

You did an excellent job.
:hatsoff:

 

[billk]

That is a great looking horn. Nice scrimsaw. :thumbsup:
Billk

 

[bob1961]

well done :bow: :hatsoff: :v ..............bob

 

[GreyWhiskers]

Bucks,

Hey, it looks good from here! I hope my first one looks as good. :thumbsup: GW

 

[Titus]

Excellent work BucksCo :hatsoff:

 

[50cal.cliff]

Its only rough in your mind, looks great to me! :thumbsup:

 

[blacksmithman64]

Well,I think I'm gonna quit now...Great looking horn! :thumbsup:

 

[user 922]

Thanks much for the compliments. You probably already know this but a horn craftsman told me an easy way to dye the neck of the horn. Rather than RIT dye or the like, mix a couple of teaspoons of Potassium Permanganate in a jar with about a pint of water. The solution will look like the strongest grape juice you ever made (best label the jar if you intend to keep it). No heat is necessary, just dip the horn neck in the jar for about 15 minutes and, then wipe it off. It will turn the nice brown color you see on my horn. It also stains clothes, skin, countertops, floors, etc. too so be careful. I got my P/P from a friend but it's available from the chemical supply places on the 'net. You can also get it at Agway but, I'm told it comes in a 5# quantity.

Very interesting chemical. If you mix it with anything glycerin based it will burn.

 

[xxgrampa]

hey bucks,
nice horn. ruined 5 horns making my first horn. scraped thru the horn, drilled thru the side making the spout etc.

..ttfn..grampa..

 

[shmrck1]

BucksCo,
Nice work!:applause::bow::thumbsup:
snake-eyes :hatsoff:

 

[windwalker_au]

exelant well done.
bernie :hatsoff: :bow:

 

[Roy]

I like it :thumbsup:

 

[snagg]

Looks very nice. :hatsoff:

snagg

 

[wetpowder]

WoW! That is beautiful. Can't wait to see horn #2.
Great job :hatsoff: