Author Topic: A Rather Nifty Powder Horn (Read 3365 times)

Bob Gerard · « **on:** February 16, 2023, 01:47:33 AM »

I decided to keep this horn for my personal collection.
just completed this rather nifty Powder Horn (#29) today. Like most, I had no 'master plan' going into it but I just started at it and the designs came to me. I incorporated a few new scroll elements that I think look good.
I am confident that his horn will compliment your long gun nicely.
It measures almost 12" along the bottom curve, 2" wide and 2.75" high.
The horn has a nice twist and can be worn on left or right, and the decorative scrollwork engraving will appear on top and bottom either way.

Thanks for looking!

Justin Urbantas · « **Reply #1 on:** March 10, 2023, 02:17:42 AM »

That's one of the nicest horns i've seen in quite a while

TDM · « **Reply #2 on:** March 10, 2023, 03:00:55 AM »

Very tasteful with a clean elegance to the lines and scrollwork.

snapper · « **Reply #3 on:** March 10, 2023, 04:09:14 AM »

You have developed a rather pleasing style.

Fleener

Bob Gerard · « **Reply #4 on:** March 10, 2023, 04:23:35 AM »

Thanks guys. It was my first effort to copy some metal engraving designs onto a horn. Just something I experimented with and kind of like the simplicity of it.

Austin · « **Reply #5 on:** March 10, 2023, 04:30:59 AM »

Really nice

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #6 on:** March 10, 2023, 11:22:33 AM »

How did I miss this one I wonder. Another Very nice piece of work.

Tim

hanshi · « **Reply #7 on:** March 10, 2023, 10:35:31 PM »

It's a gorgeous horn you created. You certainly do excellent work!

aaronc · « **Reply #8 on:** March 11, 2023, 12:57:45 AM »

Great looking horn.

flatsguide · « **Reply #9 on:** March 12, 2023, 08:07:33 AM »

Yes, a great looking horn. I like the scroll work, very tasty.
Cheers Richard

Marcruger · « **Reply #10 on:** March 17, 2023, 10:58:09 PM »

Double nifty.

Turkeycreek · « **Reply #11 on:** March 24, 2023, 05:40:58 PM »

Very nicely executed! Beautiful horn!
TC

Notchy Bob · « **Reply #12 on:** May 15, 2023, 04:57:21 AM »

Another outstanding horn, Bob. The artistry is extraordinary.

What kind of wood did you use for the base plug, and if it is stained or dyed, what stain did you use? the wood has a beautiful texture and color.

Notchy Bob

David Rase · « **Reply #13 on:** May 15, 2023, 05:18:43 PM »

Very nice Bob. I aproach a lot of my rifle projects like you do your horn work. I have a general idea of what I want to create and then let the project take me on a journey. I joke alot about my stock blanks talking to me and telling me what barrel they want to be married up with, but I believe it is true. I do not think you can force an end result out of material that does not want to be utilized for something it was not met to be. Does hearing my stock blanks talk to me make me crazy, I sure hope not.
David

HSmithTX · « **Reply #14 on:** May 15, 2023, 05:43:15 PM »

Beautiful horn!!!

Bob Gerard · « **Reply #15 on:** May 18, 2023, 01:28:47 AM »

Thanks again guys. Notchy Bob- the wood for the bottom plug is Tulip Poplar which I dye and then burnish with paper and finish with shellac or wax or sometimes both.
Dave, yes I can relate to your building approach- sometimes I go into a project not knowing exactly where it will go. I am convinced that if I make a design plan or copy an existing work it could be so much easier. Coming up with designs while working on the horn literally can take hours of drawing and erasing over and over! I don’t know if it’s laziness or just being free- spirited but I never seem to go the preliminary design rout.

taterbug · « **Reply #16 on:** May 18, 2023, 05:30:10 AM »

Dang, thats nice!! I'd be afraid to take it off that display stand

Nordnecker · « **Reply #17 on:** May 20, 2023, 01:38:24 PM »

Very nice. I like the effect of the shading.

Dutch Blacky · « **Reply #18 on:** May 20, 2023, 06:08:40 PM »

It' s a great horn. But for my feeling a little bit too perfect.

But if I could afford such a horn, it would get a very spezial place on the wall

alacran · « **Reply #19 on:** May 22, 2023, 02:28:56 PM »

That is a graceful and elegant horn. It would really be a shame to keep it on the stand. Horns like guns are made to be used.
Wonderful!

WadePatton · « **Reply #20 on:** May 23, 2023, 03:20:54 AM »

I'm more of a "plain horn" type, but that one really gets me stirring. Thanks for sharing. I like it a lot.

Bob Gerard · « **Reply #21 on:** May 25, 2023, 04:19:48 AM »

I really appreciate the comments about this horn/ thank you!
When I was deciding on how to decorate this one I thought I would try copying some metal engraving designs I found on the web. Once I got the two designs done if struck me that the blank field looked just right. “Less Is More” as they say.
It’s one of my favs.

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Author Topic: A Rather Nifty Powder Horn (Read 3365 times)