OK, So I ripped off the Tansel Eagle

[suzkat]

Working on my 5th horn. Any suggestions for borders around the plug and engrailing.

 

[Rifleman1776]

I don't mind voicing my opinions.
But to advise you on how to build a horn would be presumptous beyond even my ken.
The only improvement I can think of is if I were wearing it.
Beautiful. :applause:

 

[BillinOregon]

Suzkat, if that's only horn No. 5 you have a bright future as a horner. Really nice work from one end to the other. WOW!

 

[suzkat]

1776 and Bill. Thanks for your words of encouragement. When I see the work of guys like john proud and art decamp I get discouraged because I don't think I can ever reach that level. I am happy with the eagle but my scrimming is too heavy handed. Thanks again

 

[omarick1948]

Suzkat, looks like you got a very good start on your journey in Hornsmithing! .. A row of stars around both ends of your horn would look good! __ Just did that to a Tansel styled horn for a client a while back!

Rick

 

[S.Kenton]

That is VERY nice scrim work!

 

[Billnpatti]

The only thing I can suggest to go around the ends of your horn would be the ends of my horn strap. Other than that, I am in no position to make suggestions to improve on work like that. A beautiful job!

 

[Woodyrock]

Looks more a compliment to Tansel than a rip off!
Woody

 

[suzkat]

Thanks again for the compliments. It may not be historically correct but I took the hunter star and some leaf work I have seen on longrifles and used for borders. Ready for stain.
I learned a lot more things not to do on this one.

 

[ChrisLJ]

As far as I'm concerned that is just downright awesome. :thumbsup:

 

[wirehairman]

If you're not happy with it, I'd be happy to PM you my address. :thumbsup:

 

[suzkat]

Thanks again for the compliments. I will post a final shot after I stain and finish it.

 

[suzkat]

Finished her up except the stopper and a coat of boiled linseed oil on the plug

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