RUST: A popular finish for interior use only.
BROASTED: A layered, hand applied, baked on finish used for sconces for outdoor use. This mimics the natural Rust finish. This is a weather tolerant finish. If the lights are going outside, choose either Broasted or Black finishes. This finish can be used inside as well.
BLACK: Like the Broasted finish, the Black finish is a great choice for pieces used outside. Many choose the Black finish for indoors too.
OLD IRON: Beautiful finish for interior use only.
VERDI: A popular finish for interior use only.
DARK BRONZE & FOREST GREEN: Excellent outdoor finishes.

AMBER MICA: Lets off a warm amber glow
WHITE MICA:  Lets off a subtle beige glow
BUNGALOW GREEN: durable lens having a light green glow.
KHAKI: A durable neutral beige glow.
SLAG:  Very durable lens that will allow the maximum amount of light from the light source.
BUCKSKIN MICA: Lets off a subtle beige glow. (not shown)

Rawhide Shades are available in “Antique” color or “Natural”, which is more white in color. Please indicate which you prefer when ordering items with Rawhide Shades. Please note the maximum wattage is lower on Rawhide Shades. Rawhide Shades are a natural product. Each shade will bear characteristics, such as brands, scars, and discolorations. These differences are not defects, but enhance the uniqueness of each shade.

Antlers are bought and sold by the pound and by the grade. Grade refers to the age of the antler (which is the amount of time it was lying on the ground after being shed). Antlers are classified as Grade 1, 2, or 3.

Grade 1 antlers are the ones most recently shed. They still have a hard, shiny surface with no surface cracking. Grade 2 antlers are a little older and have developed some surface cracks on the side that was exposed to the sun. Grade 3 antlers are the oldest with surface cracking on both sides of the antler.

The same beautiful, strong, and symmetrical designs in the Grade 3 antlers are offered in Grades 1 and 2. Really old antlers that may be cracked all the way through are not used, so Grade 3 designs are every bit as strong as our Grade 1 and 2 designs. No antlers are used with broken tips or rodent holes.

It is important to note that some antler art companies use only Grade 3 antlers.

Grade 1 antlers are more difficult to find than grades 2 or 3, therefore, they are the most expensive antler to buy. Grade 2 antlers are more plentiful and easier to find, so their price is lower. Grade 3 antlers are even more abundant, so they are the least expensive.

Prices listed are for Grade 2 antlers as they can create a very high-quality antler art with these antlers at a more reasonable price. Grade 1 antlers are an additional 50 percent on any design. Grade 3 antlers are available on any design using mule deer antlers and are 20 percent less.

Antler Color —A special antler stain is used on all designs to re-create the "natural brown" look of pre-shed antlers. (We can also leave the antlers natural bleached white upon request.) The stain creates fairly even coloration depending on how each antler takes the stain, but most often we strive to re-create the "natural brown" look as closely as possible. Often, even experienced antler people can’t tell the difference between stained and natural!

The same special antler stain is used to return the Grade 3 antlers to a "natural brown" that is  used on Grade 2 antlers. Special care is taken to sand and seal the antlers to bring back a beautiful surface texture. You will still notice some cracking.