Post by hawkeyes on Sept 25, 2022 15:53:36 GMT -7
I tackled a horn based on an original example in my mentors collection today that has established ties dating to the F&IW. The original horn is a large piece as expected, approximately 18" along the curve. The pine butt has what is subjective to be a potential later 18th century repair regarding the handmade screw. Originally the horn likely had a rear loop that was affixed through the rear plug. It's likely this was pulled through and the screw served as an expedited repair for a strap attachment point.
I decided to scale my replication down a tad. The average fella hunting or shooting isn't going to need a larger volume of powder. This horn measures a smidgen under 15" across the curve. Thinned down nicely and is translucent from the process. Simple throat with an integrated band that's been dyed like the original. Pine plug that's held tight by its formed fit from oil heating and affixed with four wooden pins. Whole horn body is stained with aqua fortis and my ye special horn aging sauce applied accordingly. Lastly a simple veg tanned strap vinagaroon dyed and treated with my bear lard/ beeswax dressing.
Overall I'm extremely pleased with how this horn finished out. More to come!
I decided to scale my replication down a tad. The average fella hunting or shooting isn't going to need a larger volume of powder. This horn measures a smidgen under 15" across the curve. Thinned down nicely and is translucent from the process. Simple throat with an integrated band that's been dyed like the original. Pine plug that's held tight by its formed fit from oil heating and affixed with four wooden pins. Whole horn body is stained with aqua fortis and my ye special horn aging sauce applied accordingly. Lastly a simple veg tanned strap vinagaroon dyed and treated with my bear lard/ beeswax dressing.
Overall I'm extremely pleased with how this horn finished out. More to come!
