Willy Nelson
3rd May 2019, 01:52 PM
Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen
Mods. Should this thread offend anyone, I am happy for it to be modified or removed. Advice was sought prior to posting.
Sometime ago,I was given a goat skull by a mate who had no use for it. I decided to turn a disc and mount it. The discs are all Jarrah burl, with a Robert Sorby textured rim, which has been subsequently ebonised (vinegar and steel wool). Then Danish oil finish.
I showed the original owner of the skull what I had achieved, he consequently requested a disc for another skull of his.
Lastly, a property where I regularly visit, had a collection of ram skulls at the entrance. As they were wasting away, I asked the farmer if he would like one mounted, which he accepted.
The skulls have have been treated with linseed oil which makes the horns look darker and prevents the bone from becoming brittle.
I hope people view this post for the woodturning and use of an item and not get distracted by the whole animal rights theme.
Sincerely
Willy
Jarrahland
Mods. Should this thread offend anyone, I am happy for it to be modified or removed. Advice was sought prior to posting.
Sometime ago,I was given a goat skull by a mate who had no use for it. I decided to turn a disc and mount it. The discs are all Jarrah burl, with a Robert Sorby textured rim, which has been subsequently ebonised (vinegar and steel wool). Then Danish oil finish.
I showed the original owner of the skull what I had achieved, he consequently requested a disc for another skull of his.
Lastly, a property where I regularly visit, had a collection of ram skulls at the entrance. As they were wasting away, I asked the farmer if he would like one mounted, which he accepted.
The skulls have have been treated with linseed oil which makes the horns look darker and prevents the bone from becoming brittle.
I hope people view this post for the woodturning and use of an item and not get distracted by the whole animal rights theme.
Sincerely
Willy
Jarrahland