An antler that has been boiled
Deer frequently shed their horns, or antlers, depending on the seasons and their age. The antlers of a deer are covered with a thin layer of velvet, which must be boiled off of the horns before they are mounted and displayed in your home. Boiling the horns of a deer proves to be easy to accomplish and only requires a couple basic tools. It brings the antlers to a bright white color and strips them of any material that can attract bacteria.
Instructions
1. Place the antlers in a large stock pot, making sure they fit most of the way inside of it.
2. Fill the stock pot approximately 3/4 of the way full with water.
3. Add two to three cups of bleach to the pot.
4. Allow the pot containing the antlers and bleach to boil for about an hour, covered. If a lid won't fit, try to cover it with a strip of aluminum foil.
5. Change the water and bleach every hour until the antlers are stripped of any and all velvet, flesh or any other bits.
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