Thread: Ram's Horn Blanks

Has anyone worked with the ram's horn from this ebay seller?

Two 7 inch Polished RAM Sheep Horn Knife Scales Slabs 1 4 inch Thick 10792 | eBay

If so can you say if they are more uniform in color as you work down the rough surface? The pairs don't look to be matched up very well for color or surface texture.

Are there any other sources for blanks?

I have,was not pleased with the product,maybe just a bad batch.

Search for user mygann on ebay.

I think that most of the rams horn scales I have seen done the rough texture is left on for the most parts. Are you actually wanting rams horn or are you actually looking for the smooth buffalo horn? I have used Mygann and have been very pleased with both the product and the transaction. I have also used Robsbits without issue.

I have watched this seller but never bought. Seems to be high in price and then nails you with the shipping too. Maybe worth it if you want a smiling monkey skull though. Not too many of those around :<0)

I have worked a little with buffalo horn and wanted to try something different. I like the horizontal color bands in the ram's horn, would they show through if the rough texture is sanded smooth? If not I would go with buffalo.

Originally Posted by 10Pups

I have watched this seller but never bought. Seems to be high in price and then nails you with the shipping too. Maybe worth it if you want a smiling monkey skull though. Not too many of those around :<0)

I thought the price was a bit high also but what the heck is a smiling monkey scull?

Originally Posted by john3126

I have worked a little with buffalo horn and wanted to try something different. I like the horizontal color bands in the ram's horn, would they show through if the rough texture is sanded smooth? If not I would go with buffalo.

No they do not go into the Horn,thats just the outer keritin layer.

I used rams horn once and the outer layer was not good enough to make a feature - unlike antler - therefore I ended up sanding them smooth. The stuff stinks when working and does not have as nice a finish as buffalo or cow horn. I don't see any reason to try it again.

Is actually beautifull when polished.