So, I got the bug to make a horn.

[87TT]

You might say I was inspired by the guys on here that have made horns. I just got back into Black powder shooting after a 30 some odd year layoff. I had a horn that was a generic store bought horn with a brass nozzle that had a measure built in. Don't worry, I was smart enough to never pour directly into the muzzle with it. Anyway, here is my new horn. Still needs a strap and a stopper (fiddle peg on the way).

 

[DOUBLEDEUCE 1]

Looks good !

 

[87TT]

Thanks. It was fun and a learning experience

 

[S.Kenton]

That looks pretty good to me!

 

[BullRunBear]

Darn nice work! And I really like the design with the hoof prints around the closed end.

Jeff

 

[Eutycus]

That word "bug" in the title got my attention. I had to read it twice to make sure you weren't talking about carpet beetles. There was a thread on this forum last year about how bugs like to eat on horns and antlers. Good job!

 

[Jeff Kaufmann]

Looks good, nice design!

 

[87TT]

Thanks guys. Lot of help on here and YouTube. I made a shooting bag a few weeks ago and a primer. When I get a chance, I'll post up some pictures

 

[S.Kenton]

Hey, how did you achieve that green shade?

 

[87TT]

Must be the light. Soaked it standing in dark brown Rit dye for about 20 minutes. The natural color on the end of the horn was that blond color.

 

[Bad Karma]

Very nice work!

 

[JeffG]

Very nice!

 

[S.Kenton]

It looks good! I had thought it was green, I’ve been trying for that shade for a long time.

 

[toot]

where did you learn to scrimshaw, and what tools did you use? BTW- it a gorgeous piece!

 

[87TT]

I don't really know how to scrimshaw although I always liked it. I searched online a learned what I could. I traced an elk picture with a pencil onto the horn and then scratched it in. The mountains and trees I penciled in freehand. For a tool, I made one with a large nail that I wrapped with tape and cloth. Then I sharpened it on a knife stone. It needs to be sharpened a lot. I also used one of those magnifying lamps that I use for fly tying. The hoof prints I did with a Dremel. I'm proof that anyone can do it I guess.

 

[thomas]

Nice work!
Thomas

 

[87TT]

Finished it with a strap and fiddle peg stopper. Here it is with the bag I made a few weeks ago.