To paint or not to paint?
Please leave a comment here or on my blog with your favorite if you don't mind! I appreciate everyone's input!
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Trent-Tonya Sharp on Dec 02, 2013sorry couldnt leave a comment on your blog but i love them painted i used some thread and a gold sharpie on mine...i posted them check it outHelpful Reply
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Debbie Harris on Dec 02, 2013It all depends on how you're going to use them. I prefer the natural.Helpful Reply
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Diana Couturier on Dec 03, 2013Depending on your taste, I think painting them white with flat paint and then water down some brown paint to wipe on lightly gives a rustic yet contemporary look. Really there's no right or wrong. Whatever will go with your style is going to look great.Helpful Reply
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Cecile Lux on Dec 03, 2013all naturalHelpful Reply
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Heather (New House New Home) on Dec 03, 2013It really is determined by your decor style - if it's modern, I say go ahead. But if it's traditional in any way, leave them natural.Helpful Reply
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Jeanette S on Dec 03, 2013It also depends on whether or not they are "special" in any way, i.e., someone's first deer?Helpful Reply
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Sfg178760 on Dec 03, 2013I love how they look painted. Since I have a set that are not painted and sitting lovely in my hub's Man Men Den along with the goat skull my friend found and cleaned and he cow skull I found and cleaned.....IF I GOT MY HANDS ON MORE...I WOULD PAINT THEM! http://ourownbigworld.com/2012/05/07/dont-lose-your-head/Helpful Reply
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JustAWhimsicalWorld on Dec 03, 2013Thanks for all the great responses!Helpful Reply
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Deanna Riles-Cox on Dec 04, 2013I have also seen them beaded with seed beads in a Mosaic styleHelpful Reply
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White Oak Studio Designs on Dec 04, 2013I like them natural.Helpful Reply
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Deb H. on Dec 04, 2013I like them natural:)Helpful Reply
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Juju, the Anti-Gardener on Dec 04, 2013That one looks good against the white; however, I have a faux taxidermy deer head on my wall that I painted turquoise and decorated with flowers cut out of a cotton scarf. It's my little decorating joke--do what makes you happy. cheers!Helpful Reply
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Liz on Dec 04, 2013Leave them natural.Helpful Reply
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Marilee H on Dec 04, 2013I couldn't comment on your blog, but I prefer natural.Helpful Reply
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LeAnn on Dec 04, 2013Being a huge fan of rustic decor, i would leave them natural. There are so many textures and subtle color changes. but, natural all the way.Helpful Reply
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Centrd on Dec 04, 2013Painted is a fun look, but I can't help but think a few years down the road someone somewhere is going to pick up a painted antler and think, "what the heck?". Or, "remember when...?" This will be a passing fad that will probably look pretty silly in the future. So I think it depends on if you're a disposable decor kind of person.Helpful Reply
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Barbara Brewer on Dec 04, 2013NATURAL NATURAL NATURAL well I guess that's all I can say on that lol really natural is the way to go for long enjoymentHelpful Reply
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Jan 3 Boll on Dec 04, 2013No paint looks better - or maybe try wood stain.Helpful Reply
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Twila Palmatier on Dec 04, 2013Like Barbara I say NATURAL, NATURAL, NATURAL!!!Helpful Reply
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Leslie Sawan on Dec 05, 2013i painted mine in stripes . Love them...Helpful Reply
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Sandra Hellewell on Dec 05, 2013I love to paint but I like the look of the antlers left natural.Helpful Reply
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Centrd on Dec 06, 2013I already commented above in favor of natural. However, if your decor style is to use lots of colorful &/or unusual objects/paint treatments, then painting it might make complete sense and it could be a lasting addition to your collection. But it seems to me if that were the case, you wouldn't even be asking. :)Helpful Reply
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Vicky Stafford on Dec 06, 2013I like them natural.Helpful Reply
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Debra on Dec 06, 2013Natural .Helpful Reply
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Gayla on Dec 07, 2013Depends on your style of house. I have a clean rustic of dark colors using a lot of black. If you have a lot of light colors,but still rustic, I have seen antlers panted white which I like. Like the rustic but if you want the clean look paint white.Helpful Reply
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Christi Gordon on Dec 07, 2013natural but for temp color how about wasi tape?Helpful Reply
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Anna on Dec 07, 2013It depends on the look you want. If you are going for a more contemporary look, you could paint/guild them. People are also mixing contemporary furnishings with natural elements. It's up to you and what you like. Mine are natural because I like the "natural" lodge look in my family room.Helpful Reply
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Penny Slone on Dec 07, 2013I have left mine natural but it depends on the style of room you are doing. : )Helpful Reply
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Rebecca B on Dec 08, 2013I love them natural.Helpful Reply
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Brenda Watson on Dec 08, 2013The natural look is very nice.Helpful Reply
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Sheri on Dec 08, 2013I have a set that were my fathers, he passed 20 years ago, and I painted them black and use them for hooks in my entry.Helpful Reply
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Linda on Dec 08, 2013Leave them natural!!!!Helpful Reply
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Gail Gardner on Dec 08, 2013NaturalHelpful Reply
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Frankie Laney on Dec 08, 2013I'm going with natural, but I would love to see one in an antique gold or copper.Helpful Reply
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Dawn Bueker on Dec 08, 2013naturalHelpful Reply
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Leslie D on Dec 09, 2013I painted one silver for my dining table and love it.Helpful Reply
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Dee on Dec 14, 2013Looks like more people like natural, My self included. But have seen silver painted and think it a very elegent look white modern, any other color is your taste.I vote natural.Helpful Reply
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Pamela on Dec 14, 2013All of the ones that I decorate with are natural. I have them interspersed with my decorations on top of our cabinets. They really look good & my Hubby really likes it also. They are such beautiful accents, I think what ever you like would be special. Please let us see what you decide.Helpful Reply
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Mindy on Dec 17, 2013I would make it look like aged driftwood. Check out diydriftwood.com for instructions.Helpful Reply
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Amy W. on Dec 18, 2013My preference is ALWAYS natural......I don't "do" blogs, so maybe you will come back HERE and see the answers you asked for.Helpful Reply
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Trayer Wilderness on Dec 20, 2013Love them natural.... I paint on the shoulder bones.... Will post some pics in the near future...Helpful Reply
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Betty W on Dec 23, 2013NATURALHelpful Reply
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Wanda sinnema on Dec 25, 2013Natural,,, unless you have quite a few,, then I'd paint some..Helpful Reply
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D Meconi on Dec 28, 2013Paint if you like a contemporary look. Natural if you like rustic.Helpful Reply
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Terra Gazelle on Aug 03, 2014If I only had one set I would leave them natural../if I had more, paint one set. I love the natural of nature...but using them as part of the decor also pays attention and respect to our natural world.Helpful Reply
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Libby on Aug 03, 2014NaturalHelpful Reply
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Sassy1213 on Aug 03, 2014That's a tough one cause I like them both ways.Helpful Reply
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Elaine Leduc on Aug 03, 2014naturalHelpful Reply
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Susan Hall-Amado on Aug 22, 2014I prefer natural however, I have seen them painted silver and they do look quite nice. I guess it depends on where you will be placing them.Helpful Reply
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Bea H on Aug 24, 2014Leave it plain, cut into 4-6" lengths and let your dogs chew on them! Nom, nom, nom.Helpful Reply
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Anna Ibarra on Aug 26, 2014I think it can go either way but go with where you will place it. I've seen some very glam'd up ones and it looks great in the room decor. Had a friend who left her's raw and it also looked great.Helpful Reply
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Nickyfurniture on Dec 24, 2014leave in their natural state.Helpful Reply
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Janice on Dec 24, 2014leave natural.Helpful Reply
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Marilyn Lefler on Dec 24, 2014Totally depends on how you are going to use them. Natural is always the best way in my book.Helpful Reply
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Marlene on Jan 04, 2015Although I love to transform with paint, I would leave these beautiful antlers natural. There are some things that are just not meant to be painted.Helpful Reply
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Barb Burnham on Jan 16, 2015Inside the house I would paint; outside I would leave naTuran after spraying with poly to protect from deterioration. Use a accent under your porch or patio, around a mailbox, etc. Exposed to elements would have to be marine varnish.Helpful Reply
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Susan S on Jul 10, 2016How about not to kill?Helpful Reply
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Christy bellinger on Jul 11, 2016I would leave them natural.Helpful Reply
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