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swanboy — The Bastard's Horn
Published: 2012-09-21 07:48:11 +0000 UTC; Views: 1567; Favourites: 31; Downloads: 33
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Solid aluminum skull mounted on cow horn. I found the badger skull while hiking, then made a mold off of it and cast this piece in aluminum. The cap at the tip of the horn was similarly cast from the leg of a deer. I have polished the main body and lip of the horn but left a section in its natural state.This inside has been thoroughly polished and is perfectly safe for drinking out of, though as with any drinking horn the material is slightly porous and will slightly retain scents and colors. A slight taste of the material will also be added to the drink, though it is not unpleasant.
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the badger skull is simply brilliant! i want one! 
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Thanks! I sold it earlier this year...I really want to make more, but I haven't been able to find a horn with so much texture on it again. I do have plans for similar projects, and I'll definitely keep in mind to use brass.
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thats the only problem with natural materials like that, there not very consistent. i think that a brass one would look grate with a bit of a weathered "patina" on it! only problem is the weight! bit heavy to have on the side of a drinking horn. I'll upload a picture of my drinking horn soon, it's nothing as fancy as the one you made though.
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Yeah, the aluminum is certainly much lighter...using bird skulls might be a good solution for casting in brass. I'd love to see it.
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bird skulls would be awesome! a raven skull would be grate if you wanted to go with a norse theme, odin the god of war had two ravens that see everything in all realms of the earth. i think it would look quite mystic and pagan to have a bird skull on a horn. you've inspired me to make something similar now.
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If you pour melted beeswax into the inside of the horn and let it swirl around then set, it'll make it a lot less porous. And it's perfectly safe to drink from.
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Actually, I did that recently. I also put a braided leather strap on it but unfortunately didn't get any pictures before it was sold.
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Am not surprised it sold, what a lovely piece of work it is.
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Veeeery cool! I know a score of people who'd pay a pretty penny for one of these!
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I've finally decided to sell it, if any of them are interested,
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