Elk Tooth Ring Settings
As all elk hunts require a great deal of skill determination energy and luck a really great way to remember an elk hunt is to take one or both ivories from the animal and make a piece of elk ivory jewelry.
Elk tooth ring settings. Wrap the tips of a pair of needle nose pliers in masking tape. You can have a single tooth set in your custom jewelry piece or you can have multiple teeth. How to make elk tooth jewelry. The tape will prevent the pliers from scratching the.
Lay out three leaf bails in your choice of metal finish. They are located in the top jaw in the elk near the front. They are commonly referred to as elk ivories elk teeth whistlers or just elk ivory. Select three elk teeth that are as flat as possible at the top.
These ivories can be converted into jewelry for a loved one or as a memento of a once in a lifetime hunt. Mar 20 2018 explore bonnie hartog s board elk tooth ivory ideas on pinterest. Elk ivory jewelry by frank mccubbins elk ivory jewelry by frank mccubbins men s elk ivory rings women s elk ivory rings men s elk ivory pendants women s elk ivory pendants earrings lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consetetur sadipscing elitr sed diam nonumy eirmod tempor invidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliquyam erat sed diam voluptua. Elk are the only land mammals in north america to have genuine ivories that are prized by hunters.
Elk are known for their impressive antlers as well as the two ivories hidden among their teeth. At elk ivory jewelry read more. Elk ivory jewelry is available in both ladies and gents designs crafted according to the high standards of jensen ringmakers.