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1. Put on the thick work gloves. Clear off a space at a non-flammable work surface and turn on the heat gun. 2. Hold the horn in one hand while moving the heat gun along the base
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1. Choose a cow horn free of cracks and flat spots. The horn should have only one curve; corkscrew-shaped horns don't work well for powder horns. Examine the inside of the horn for
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1. Ensure that you have cut the horn away from the skull and scraped all of the scale away from the bottom two-thirds of the horn. Wrap the horn in several layers of rags and place
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1. Acquire a cow horn. Horns are available from some crafts retailers specializing in historic pieces or from local slaughter houses. Look for a light-colored horn for scrimshaw projects
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