How To Hang Up Antlers On Wall

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How to hang up antlers on wall.

Hang your finished mount. After cleaning and drying i threaded simple hanging wire through two perfect holes in the back base of the skull where i wanted to have it hanging from on the wall so the skull would be flush against the wall with the antlers protruding outwards. You ve been successfully signed up. They come in all sizes and shapes plus you can paint them any color to match your style.

Let sit to dry completely and you re finished. The answers below are mostly for 1 mine for 2. 5 out of 5. You ve already signed up for some newsletters but you haven t confirmed your address.

This is a two part question 1 how do i get a hook into the wall and 2 how do i get the antlers to hang on the hook when the center is half a foot from the wall. You don t need a degree in taxidermy or any special tools a drill will do. I don t have any pictures of this but at this point i chose to use a keyhole router bit on the back of my plaque so when i hung it on the wall it would be flush and look nice. It s much easier than you think to mount antlers on your own.

You could find or make a antler mount that wold hold them. Make sure you use a sturdy hanging tab or a flush holding bracket to keep the plaque in place on your wall. Display your work proudly somewhere to remind you of a good hunt or to impress guests. Repeat the boiling bleaching process as necessary to reach your desired look.

Antlers can be found at flea markets or second hand stores if you are lucky. This will allow the second nut attaching the mounting plate to the plaque to be flush in the back.