Silver Nitrate Dying

[JOB15]

I decided to try my hand at dyeing scales with Silver Nitrate after reading an old post by the late Neil Miller.
This process was used in the past for dyeing horn scales.

I found myself with a bone scale that had a dark rot through it and in this case the razor was pristine which did not match the rotten scales. That made these scales a good candidate for dyeing.
(My techniques, methods & measurements were created by me)

Vintage Bone Scales



Silver Nitrate


5 Grams Weighed


300ml Water Mixed With The Silver Nitrate


After a 3 Day Soak The Scales Turned a Dark Grey Colour


10 Minutes Under a UV Light



After a Buff The Shine On The Scales Was Outstanding


The Colour Was a Dark Golden Brown