I usually capped them with custom made sterling bezel cups about 10mm deep or so and then added the decoration or applique to the bezel. Same with bear claws. I would saw off some of the flattened root end.
Here is a link to a good article that tells about elk ivories: Rocky Mountain Ivory
Real pretty and a bit different.
Thats a really nice job.
I have about two dozen or so from my family's elk trips over the last couple of generations. Maybe i should do something with them.
Thats a really nice job.
I have about two dozen or so from my family's elk trips over the last couple of generations. Maybe i should do something with them.
some scrim, maybe ? and some of your gold leaves ! looks good already !
one of the ideas that went through my head was inspired by barrys work.... inlaying some fine silver leaves into the ivory. different style leaf than barrys though.