Holiday Home Series: Glittered Antlers

Welcome to my Holiday Home Series at The Yellow Cape Cod.

Today, I would like to share how I turned authentic deer antlers into whimsical Christmas decor.

I started with three large authentic Reindeer antlers.  (I wasn't sure what kind of antlers they were so I asked a few friends.  They concurred that they are Reindeer antlers.  Since they are all pretty smart, I'm going with it).  I found them at a garage sale over the summer.  You can find antlers online like these antlers that are listed right now on ebay.   Craigslist is also a great source.

(Before)

 Since they are Reindeer antlers, I decided they must be used as Christmas decor.  My mantle would be the perfect spot.  Please tell me I am not the only one planning my Christmas mantle in July. 

(Before)

Here is what I did to give them Christmas magic:

  


First, I washed them with warm water and Dawn dish soap.  Real antlers have natural oils on them that resist paint.  The Dawn dish soap takes care of that.  I let them dry out for a few days.  Then, I gave them two coats of spray primer and two coats of antique white spray paint.  Antlers are porous so it takes a little patience to get a nice opaque finish. 

Then came my new best friend...

Krylon Glitter Blast Spray

I used "Diamond Dust" to give them a little bling.

(Krylon Glitter Blast is at Home Depot, Amazon, Ace Hardware)

Thanks for stopping by.

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