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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: E-Town Hunter on January 21, 2016, 02:50:53 PM

Title: What to do with Elk Ivories
Post by: E-Town Hunter 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.
Title: Re: What to do with Elk Ivories
Post by: The scout 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.
Title: Re: What to do with Elk Ivories
Post by: huntnphool 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.
Title: Re: What to do with Elk Ivories
Post by: DaveMonti 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!
Title: Re: What to do with Elk Ivories
Post by: Buzz2401 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.
Title: Re: What to do with Elk Ivories
Post by: Gringo31 on January 21, 2016, 03:23:33 PM: I'm sure you could have them set in a knife handle :dunno:
Title: Re: What to do with Elk Ivories
Post by: JJB11B on January 21, 2016, 03:25:44 PM: Quote from: Buzz2401 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.
does it get uncomfortable in your hunting boots? scratching on that rose ankle tattoo?
Title: Re: What to do with Elk Ivories
Post by: Little Fish 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.
Title: Re: What to do with Elk Ivories
Post by: dreamunelk on January 21, 2016, 10:47:33 PM: memories my friend, memories!
Title: Re: What to do with Elk Ivories
Post by: Labs07 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.
Title: Re: What to do with Elk Ivories
Post by: 2MANY on January 22, 2016, 12:54:37 PM: I put one in each side of my mouth while bugling.
Title: Re: What to do with Elk Ivories
Post by: jgilley on January 25, 2016, 10:44:57 PM: Here's my hat band made from a cord and an ivory.
Title: Re: What to do with Elk Ivories
Post by: Browndawg 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!
Title: Re: What to do with Elk Ivories
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 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 ...
Title: Re: What to do with Elk Ivories
Post by: h2ofowlr 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.