Selecting Animal Bones for Crafting
Whether you are making a knife handle, designing a musical instrument, crafting a special piece of jewelry or looking to decorate your cabin, selecting the right piece is an important and potentially daunting task. Let us help you find the perfect bones for your project.
Animal bones are evaluated based on several criteria like cleanliness, size and coloring in addition to inspecting the bones for cracks, fractures, or other signs of damage.
Some common types of animal bones used for crafting include: Bovine, Sheep, Deer, Elk, Avian, Canine, and Feline bones.
Bovine bones: bones from cattle, including cattle bones, ox bones, and buffalo bones.
Sheep bones: bones from sheep, lamb, or goat.
Deer bones: bones from deer or other members of the Cervidae family.
Elk bones: bones from elk or other members of the Cervidae family.
Avian bones: bones from birds, including ostrich and turkey.
Canine bones: bones from dogs, wolves, or other members of the Canidae family.
Feline bones: bones from cats, lions, or other members of the Felidae family.
Are you looking for a specific size, shape or color of bone? How many bones will you need? Do they need to be consistent in size and shape?
The specific type of bone used for crafting will depend on the desired outcome, the skill level of the crafter, and the cultural or personal preferences of the individual creating the item.
Claw Antler Hide specializes in natural animal bones, antlers, and skulls. We offer a variety of animal bones, including: Elk antler, Moose antler, Deer antler, Caribou antler, Buffalo bones, Cattle skulls, Coyote bones and more.
Elk antler: antler from elk or other members of the Cervidae family.
Moose antler: antler from moose or other members of the Cervidae family.
Deer antler: antler from deer or other members of the Cervidae family.
Caribou antler: antler from caribou or other members of the Cervidae family.
Buffalo bones: bones from buffalo or other members of the Bovidae family.
Cattle skulls: skulls from cattle or other members of the Bovidae family.
Coyote bones: bones from coyotes or other members of the Canidae family.
Some bones may be more suitable for certain types of crafts due to their size, shape, or strength. If you have questions about finding the perfect bone(s) for your next craft project, please email or call 605-673-4345.
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