Thread: Flattening Horn

Originally Posted by gssixgun

The target temp is 300°

You have to be REALLY carefull using dry heat, especially on light colored or streaked horn as it can change color and keep in mind that the streaks actually flex differently from each other

I like steam myself but I use it AFTER I have Shaped, Thinned, Boiled, and Pressed the Horn...

I am working on using Hot Oil much like they did in the past right now,, as it can goto and hold easily at 375° so it should make the horn pliable without the burning and color change issues

I agree completely about being careful with applying direct heat, expecially with Honey Horn. With that in mind I still believe the easiest way to straighten horn, after it has been rough shaped is to use a hair straightener! Wrap scales in tin foil and heat for no more than 25-30 seconds on the Honey Horn, Dark Horn a bit longer is OK. Works great every time, perfectly flat. Takes about 5 minutes or so. See previous post on this subject. http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...ml#post1587417