[Jewelry making - Article 00480] - [Orchid] Elk Antler/ Ivory/ Buttons

[Tim]

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    In overwhelming response to the recent postings I did regarding the
    elk antler and  Elk Ivory (since i was well taken to task that it is
    indeed ivory and not teeth) I have composed this message. 

    A final on the cost of these items is discribed below 

    I have been working with paypal to configure the international sales
    and payments. I dont think I have all this ebusiness thing figured
    out yet, so bear with me on the payment front,  I'm just a simple
    craftsman with a love for the materials I work with, and I found a
    source I want to share with you. 

    Elk's teeth - these have been officially designated as ivory based
    on the information I have been given. 

    I can tell you, they look like ivory, they are kick ass materials to
    work and polish up beautifully.  Costs: 3.00 USD each tooth. I have a
    limited supply of these (16 total) 2 of which are smaller and more
    worn down and I'll take 5:00 for the pair. 

    Below is a picture of the elk ivory (teeth) 

    http://www.ganoksin.com/ftp/teethmeasured.jpg 

    Antler 

    I currently have about 6-8 feet total length of elk antler with an
    average ( at the base ) of .85 inch ( with caliper) and a couple of
    solid pieces running at almost 1" external diameter. There is other
    smaller diameters here, I just didnt count anything under the .85
    inch. ( I use these myself) 

    If you want less than that, please email me, we can talk about
    shipping costs and supply and what you need. 4.00 USD per lineal 
    inch. I cannot gaurantee the thicknesses at each end, but will do my
    utmost to ensure a consistent thickness. (Father Nature over-rides my
    choices.) 

    Something no one has asked me about the elk buttons from the
    dehorning process in the fall. I want to point out to you that this
    is ( as far as i am concerned ) the most premium item, since it is
    much larger diameter than the antler, and is basically the same
    materials. The buttons range in size, with the average being almost
    3.5 inches across in diameter and almost 1" thick. I would like about
    9.00 USD each for these depending on size. 

    Here is a picture of one: 

    http://www.ganoksin.com/ftp/5horns.jpg
    http://www.ganoksin.com/ftp/buttonmeasured.jpg 

    By my reconing, this material is excellent for the squares on a
    chess board, (since I carve chess pieces from antler) I am in the
    process of creating a chess board with lapidary materials ( lapis,
    jade, agate) and the antler that i will be staining. Anyways, thanks
    for your interest in these, I want to become the foremost supplier of
    Antler  and elk materials for any of the craftspeople out there. ( I
    need a better life than what I have in the oilfields, I'll bust my
    ass to build this business!!!) 

    I also have a contact of moose antler. If you are interested, email
    me and I will make my phone calls and contacts and see what i can
    chase down. I know many other hunters that have huge garages full of
    this materials, and if I can find a demand for it in the crafts, I'll
    be more than happy to make sure you get this. 

    If you have a need of something like this, email me and I'll get it
    for you. I have been working with animal antler, specialty woods and
    teeth for a number of years, 

    I personally also work in silver and I cut gemstones ( emeralds)...
    hell ..I'll do anything to keep from being bored and having to watch
    the news on television! 

    I look forward to hearing from you. If there is anything I can do to
    serve you, please let me know. 

Cheers... Tim




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