Have you tried Potassium Permanganate on the antler? There's a lot on line about using it. I have just completed a 'Sgian Bru' for my daughter and put two or three coats on it and rubbed it down. This darkens the hollows but you clean up the top areas. I'm very very pleased on how it worked. Next in the pipeline is a couple like yours as presents. Keep it up.
@@scottmasson3336 I have heard of potassium permanganate, but only in fire starting with glycerin. This is a cool tip I will definitely have to check out. Thank you!