Bear claws?

[Mtn.Ghost]

I have 4 bear paws in the freezer from a couple years ago and want to remove the claws. I imagine I would just skin the toes back and cut the claws at the joint? I would like to use them for craft making like necklaces and such or for adorning leather goods. Is there something I need to do to the claws to treat them or preserve them to make them last and look good? Any advice from someone knowledge would be appreciated. Thank you.   

[deaner]

just swish em around in your mouth for a few days to get the dirt off and shine em up

[Mtn.Ghost]

 

[Broken Arrow]

I have done many claws. Just skin them back, disjoint, scrape and clean and craft away.  I have an ongoing necklace that has bear claws, badger claws, elk ivories, my best friends dads gold tooth ( he is passed away but kept his teeth that fell out in a jar) and many cool beads and other cool things i find in the woods.

[Mtn.Ghost]

I have done many claws. Just skin them back, disjoint, scrape and clean and craft away.  I have an ongoing necklace that has bear claws, badger claws, elk ivories, my best friends dads gold tooth ( he is passed away but kept his teeth that fell out in a jar) and many cool beads and other cool things i find in the woods.

That's what i was thinking. I have some elk ivory, bear teeth, claws and beads also. I guess you could also lacquer the claws after cleaning them up? Thanks for the tips.

P.S. I was thinking I might hit one with some pink nail polish for my little girl she would love it      

[Band]

It's not a Mississippi bear claw, is it?  I wouldn't have any part of one of those.

[Mtn.Ghost]

It's not a Mississippi bear claw, is it?  I wouldn't have any part of one of those.

Heck noooo!!! I think a Mississippi bear claw could also be called a North Carolina nut cracker

[Bill W]

I thought this discussion was about apple fritters.

[h20hunter]

You are considering a bear claw and an apple fritter one and the same?

Pilgrim!!!!!!!

 

By the way...I think billythekidrock may have a sticky thread in top of the bear section.

[Mtn.Ghost]

Thanks h20 for the billythekid sticky tip I'm going to see if I can make some cool stuff like you made,

[h20hunter]

Aye....after the holidays we need a local pint or soda tipping venture.

[Mtn.Ghost]

I'd be up for that just say the word when it's time Try that BBB yet?

[h20hunter]

Yep. It's gone. Elk....All gone.  Yummy.

[Mtn.Ghost]

I have 15# of the bbb on the cure for a couple more days before the smoke then I'm gifting most of it. The daughter still has no idea what h20 santa delivered cant wait to see the joy and smile. I'll try to get a pic.