Thread: Lines in Black Horn

The white pattern in black horn is normal and can look attractive, I often buy horn with this pattern. When buffed it is unique.

You may have to wait a couple days for the oil to stabilize or wipe with alcohol before sanding.

A wedge will keep the horn in tension and prevent them from twisting or bowing.

Sand with 600 and remove all the deep scratches, then 1000 grit. From 1k they should polish to a high luster with any good metal polish by hand or Green Stainless Steel compound and a buffer.

KarleJ has a good tutorial on making horn scales. If you don’t like the white streaks you can dye with hair dye, shoe or leather dye or a black sharpie.

Horn is inexpensive and easy to work with hand tools.