With these fun and beautiful dangle style earrings, we combine elk ivory with hand carved sterling silver backing for an absolute one of a kind design. This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to clean elk ivory, so that it stays in good condition for years to come. 5mm White Gold (Or Metal of your choice) - 3. Not quite the answer I expected. How are you doing my friend. The ancient ancestors of elk had ivory tusks that protruded from their mouths. Larger elk will obviously be worth more than smaller ones. Elk Ivory and Carved Silver Earrings. Autumn shared with me how far her work has come, and how it all began as a devoted hunter. One of my buddies still has his bull head in one of the out building on his farm. In the final stages of production we cover our rings with a special coating that makes the ring waterproof but not invincible. For the wideband wildlife rings and most of the men's elk ivory rings please have your finger sized with a WIDE ring sizer.
Cheers... 12-29-2008, 05:53 PM. Autumn spent countless hours and nights trying to figure out how to solder, saw, forge, and stamp silver by hand, and there it was, Hammered In The Mountains was born. Wrap the tips of a pair of needle-nose pliers in masking tape. First, by cleaning, what do. No, it's recommended to use only warm water for cleaning elk ivory. It seems that they also use these noises as a form of communication. 10 min or so should do the trick. How much are elk ivories worth. Crushed Elk Ivory, Green Malachite, & Brushed Metal. Some prefer to do nothing. Tracking is not available on International orders).
Best regards, Dr. Mac. After all, the best elk hunting is often in the hardest-to-reach spots. Place in baggie, securely insert into padded envelope or box. She is pretty proud of them. This might be a long shot but I'm hoping someone might know how to properly clean elk teeth... A friend sent me a pair of "elk ivories. " If you'd like something even more unique than what we offer on the website, you can email us through the "Contact Us" page with your request. What are elk ivories. If you mean the brown swirls, etc on it you want to keep that is part of the beauty of the ivory. The species known as Merriam's elk, once native to Arizona, was also hunted to extinction at this time. Elk ivory is a beautiful and unique material, but it can be difficult to clean and care for.
I soak overnight, gently scrape off the softened tissue and give them another short soak. Never put the teeth in ammonia, bleach, or other. Elk Ivories are like a fingerprint ~ no two are the same. Simply rinse the ivory with warm water until all soap residue is gone. The time now is 07:13 PM. The canine teeth are the teeth that most people associate with "fangs" in other animals.
Can I clean my ivory in the dishwasher? Once the solution is ready, you can begin soaking the ivory. Please be aware of this at checkout. How do you polish your ivories. Meat bull ivory I use in my French drains, works better than gravel. For their family, there is no better way to symbolize the bonds and ties created in the mountains and woods. Prized for centuries as jewelry and hunting mementos, the modern elk's small canine teeth are remnants of tusks once grown by its prehistoric ancestors. Autumn's true passion with Hammered In The Mountains is to turn those elk ivories into wearable memories.
If elk ivory becomes wet, dry it immediately with a soft, dry cloth. Off with a sharp knife but realized it would loosen if I boiled it. Please include the style number and any special instructions along with your contact information. Even though they've completely disappeared, there is still a pair of ivories hidden in the upper jaw. The water evaporated out and now the ivories are died blue from the dawn soap! How to Make Elk Tooth Jewelry | eHow. Usually the males with the biggest antlers establish dominance in the social hierarchy.
Each elk ivory pendant comes in a handsome white leatherette display box. Unapproved detail changes made through message or email may not be made to the final order. We recommend keeping Elk Ivory, Claws & Spurs out of water ~~ remove them when bathing or swimming. Hammered In The Mountains jewelry is sawed, soldered, forged, hammered, stamped, filed, sanded, and polished all by hand making each piece irreplaceable. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsy's advertising platform to promote their items. Putting base metal findings such as nickel against fine metals such as silver can oxidize the fine metal, leading to discoloration. In fact, her first hammers, files, and pliers were purchased from the trading post in Salmon. Location: The elbow of Alberta. If the inside of the ring is wood, antler, stone, or carbon fiber; we won't be able to engrave on them. Purchase warranty needed according to the metal choice that we used to make your ring. After that, you'll be able to scrape away the flesh with your fingernails.
A single elk tooth can cost hundreds of dollars. These specimens are raw and somewhat clean. No engravings/warranties can be added to sale rings. It would be near impossible to cut and inlay natural opal in this same way (PLUS alot more expensive) and lab grown opal is more stable for every day use and wear.
Bernie make some eaarings with them. All sale rings are final sale! The condition of the elk is also a factor that will affect its value. Just put them in your pocket with some loose change. Using a soft-bristled brush, gently scrub the ivory to remove any dirt or discoloration. If not, we'll return your item(s) at no cost to you. I have 5 sets of elk ivory, and I think ima finally pop the question the the gf of 7 years. Terms and Conditions. Have a great Xmas and new year. It may vary with the season, so check with Kim.
Who knows what they'll be worth in the future? Please allow 1-2 weeks for production time. The Ivory is destroyed if we have to remove it to make the ring smaller. Having spent quite a bit of time looking at them, the teeth are actually quite beautiful.
The word waapiti was widely used by the Shawnee and Cree nations. To prepare the cleaning solution, mix together mild soap and warm water. I'm assuming here that elk. Beautiful Elk Ivory with Turquoise Pendant with 24" adjustable sterling silver chain. These supplies include: - Mild soap. This pollishes them very nice.... YEP! P. Hold your arm up so you can save your watch. We will happily split the cost of repairing your damaged ring. This is because they will provide more meat. Here are the two alterations I settled on.
Make a key chain with them. Today, these pieces may be less symbolic, but elk teeth are still used in modern jewelry, either as simple adornment or because they represent something personal for the wearer. After you select the piece(s) you wish to purchase, just follow the checkout instructions to place your order and complete the payment process. We will take this measurement to make the ring that EXACT size. An approximate wrist size is needed when ordering bracelets. The Fahnholz name values family, tradition, and the stories that come from their times afield and strive to create things that will not only last a lifetime, but can be passed down to the next generation with a story behind it.