Antler Wreath

I have been dreaming about this project for weeks! I literally didn't sleep a couple nights due to my excitement. Every toss and turn had me thinking more and more of new ideas and what it might look like. The idea was to make an antler wreath for our front door,  and I wanted it to look country chic but not cheap.
However, with this project in mind I had a few concerns. My main concern was how or what I could do to preserve the antler color and hardness. Anyone that has been around antlers enough know that it is a bone, and the sun dries up the calcium in them and makes them brittle and weak, giving the antlers a pinkish color to them. So, I did a lot of asking around, but finally I decided to go with a clear coat to place on the antlers. It took several coats for me to feel comfortably done, and that was extremely time consuming. Needless to say, I was on my way to finishing my latest horn decor item.

A couple days later I added the finishing touches to this beauty!!! I was beyond excited and proud of myself. This city girl pulled it off. I mean, this 4 in. stiletto wearing woman didn't go out an buy this item, I made it! Woot woot!!!

This item is not for sale, and since this wreath is made with real antlers that my husband found, there is noway I could make this exact wreath again. However, I know I could make one like it. If anyone happens to be serious about ordering something like this, message me. I'm sure we could work something out. ;)