Making Antler Lamps
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Making antler lamps may be interested for some people who like art. An antler lamp is a kind of lamp which is made from the antlers which animals such as deer and elks shed. The antler lamps are fascinating and make a great conversation piece for any group of visitors. The larger antler lamps the more impressive can be found on it. So if you are interested in making antler lamps, there is a deer antler lamps that may give you a good inspiration. You can also look around to find a handmade antler lamp to get the beauty of the animal’s natural antlers along with a light in your home.
Making antler lamps uses the antlers of animals such as elk, mule deer, whitetail deer and moose, etc. As we know that the antler of animals are used for many other products such as chandeliers, tables and coat racks. Antlers which are naturally shed by different animals are selected according to their shape, color, their symmetry, strength and other factors, and then these are fashioned into lamps of various sizes and shapes.
There are many companies that sell different products made from naturally shed antlers. These products can let you know and have good thing on making antler lamps. The quality and the kind of products being made of course differs from company to company. Some of the lamps are quite expensive, ranging from $200 to $500 or sometimes even higher. These are generally purchased by those who are interested to enhance the interiors of their homes and like decorating them with rare and interesting antlers. Most antler lamps do not come with lamp shades of their own. However, the shop or company where the lamps are sold also sells lamp shades to complement different kinds of lamps.
There are also varying forms of making antler lamps themselves. Each antler is slightly varied than any other, so each antler lamp is a unique treasure and works wonderfully for rustic lighting. Generally, lamp makers simply glue the antlers together but may of them lash the antlers together with rawhide thong for a western look. A combination of glue may also be used here to get a natural look. You can try making antler lamps with rawhide lamp shades in your home to create true rustic charm and to give it that warm, inviting look and feel that everybody loves.
To know more about the antler lamps, see : Antler Lamps
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