How To Clean Rooster Spurs?

[XLoveChickensX]

Hello, I'm working on a project with my rooster's spurs. I'm making earrings, but before I do anything I'm unsure on what to use to clean them. Yes, the inside is hollow, with dry blood from when they were removed. Which, is why I need them cleaned- regardless they need cleaned.

I'm curious on what to use to clean them without destroying them, if this makes sense. I want the dark green-brown color of the spurs to stay, and I don't want the spurs layers to flake and peel. I'm sure using spurs for a project instead of getting rid of them right away isn't extremely done a lot, so I'm not expecting much. Any ideas?

 

[ChocolateMouse]

I would probably give them a soak in cold water then use some peroxide on them too, wiping them out with Qtips. Use a light lacquer or spray to coat them after they're clean so they look clean and glossy on the outside and don't flake.

 

[XLoveChickensX]

I would probably give them a soak in cold water then use some peroxide on them too, wiping them out with Qtips. Use a light lacquer or spray to coat them after they're clean so they look clean and glossy on the outside and don't flake.

Thank you!

 

[XLoveChickensX]

Thank you!

Question. Since I don't have

I would probably give them a soak in cold water then use some peroxide on them too, wiping them out with Qtips. Use a light lacquer or spray to coat them after they're clean so they look clean and glossy on the outside and don't flake.

Question. Since I don't have Lacquer, would this Polycrylic work?

 

[Birdsong 82]

I don’t see why it wouldn’t work. Cool idea if you have need to remove spurs

 

[ChocolateMouse]

Probably? I don't know what the appropriate coating would be. Taxidermist websites or similar for preserving claws, nails or bones might have more info for you.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Maybe try clear nail polish? I mean they're basically like nails... Pretty cool though, I've seen people make pendants and earrings out of them.

 

[ckn-hrtd]

Here is a link to a powder horn site you might find useful. They are the same material, and need oil from time to time. If they get handled a lot, oil from your hands usually works for powder horns. https://www.powderhornsandmore.com/product/horn-patina/

 

[Gray Farms]

Maybe try clear nail polish? I mean they're basically like nails... Pretty cool though, I've seen people make pendants and earrings out of them.

Excellent idea! I bet clear nail polish would work great.