Use epoxy for those unsightly pores... not the face
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...and found it to be a bit more porous than I cared for it to be. I'll be experimenting...
Here's an approach that will let you use up that area of the antler, as well. Mix up some T-88 epoxy and dye it whatever color you want. Pigments are found in the same isle as epoxy in Orchard Supply Hardware. My two favorites are black and red. You can see here what the effect will accomplish.
http://home.comcast.net/~cherylellis...8Filework.jpeg
Once you have the epoxy mixed, fill all the unwanted pores and let it cure. Carefully wipe away excess from the bark with a dampened cloth using MEK. That will remove the excess epoxy from where it doesn't belong. If the excess is not on the bark, don't even worry about it 'cause you can sand it off after it cures and you will get very nice matching surfaces. :cool: