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Offline E-Town Hunter

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What to do with Elk Ivories
« on: January 21, 2016, 02:50:53 PM »
Got the two Ivories from my bull this year and wondering what to do with them. Give me some ideas. I'm not much of a jewelry guy so I'd prefer not to have them made into rings, earrings, or necklaces.

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Re: What to do with Elk Ivories
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2016, 02:56:46 PM »
always thought it would be cool to make a hat band for a cowboy hat with some ivories and bear claws. something I'm going to do in the future.

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Re: What to do with Elk Ivories
« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2016, 03:07:22 PM »
Wildlife In Gold http://www.wildlifeingold.com/Home.html located in Quilcene, do awesome work with elk ivory, you might contact them to see if they will be at the Sportsman Shows.
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Re: What to do with Elk Ivories
« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2016, 03:10:44 PM »
After looking at the elk ivory jewelry on that site, I can't say I'm a fan of ivories as a jewel stone.  Kind of looks gross to me, to be honest. 
Good luck with the ivories!

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Re: What to do with Elk Ivories
« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2016, 03:18:50 PM »
My wife took about 6 sets and connected them with hemp cord and made an anklet.  I was kinda skeptical when she told me what she wanted to do but it turned out pretty cool and was free.

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Re: What to do with Elk Ivories
« Reply #5 on: January 21, 2016, 03:23:33 PM »
I'm sure you could have them set in a knife handle   :dunno:
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Re: What to do with Elk Ivories
« Reply #6 on: January 21, 2016, 03:25:44 PM »
My wife took about 6 sets and connected them with hemp cord and made an anklet.  I was kinda skeptical when she told me what she wanted to do but it turned out pretty cool and was free.
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Re: What to do with Elk Ivories
« Reply #7 on: January 21, 2016, 10:34:32 PM »
I drilled a hole in the center of mine and threaded them onto a piece of leather and use them as a pull on my hunting pack......I consider them to be a good luck charm.

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Re: What to do with Elk Ivories
« Reply #8 on: January 21, 2016, 10:47:33 PM »
memories my friend, memories!

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Re: What to do with Elk Ivories
« Reply #9 on: January 22, 2016, 07:07:35 AM »
My buddy had them made into a ring.  I have not done anything with mine but was thinking about doing some pictures of the hunts and putting the ivories and pictures in a shadow box or something like that.

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Re: What to do with Elk Ivories
« Reply #10 on: January 22, 2016, 12:54:37 PM »
I put one in each side of my mouth while bugling.

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Re: What to do with Elk Ivories
« Reply #11 on: January 25, 2016, 10:44:57 PM »
Here's my hat band made from a cord and an ivory.
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Re: What to do with Elk Ivories
« Reply #12 on: January 29, 2016, 11:56:22 AM »
A few years ago I built concrete countertops for my kitchen and imbedded a pair of ivories in the peninsula area where guests congregate. Makes for a great conversation piece. My wife was pissed, but they are literally set in stone. Sorry babe!

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Re: What to do with Elk Ivories
« Reply #13 on: January 29, 2016, 12:29:48 PM »
Just polish them and throw them in a zip lock bag until you think of something to do with them ...

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Re: What to do with Elk Ivories
« Reply #14 on: January 29, 2016, 01:12:22 PM »
I think I have them scattered in various spots.  I guess I should throw them all into one container and put them somewhere.
Cut em!
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