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Horn Blanks

I have some horn blanks that are warped. I tried steaming then and boiling them followed by placing them under heavy pot full of water. They are still warped. I only steamed them for about 30 secs and boiled them for about the same. Any way TI straighten them out?
 

Kentos

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I think you need to heat longer than 30 seconds. I dropped a set of delaminated horn scales for several minutes in nearly boiling water. They got soft and didn't seem to be affected negatively. These were thin tho, so I would think a longer soak would be needed. Maybe saw off an unneeded corner and see how long you can boil it safely.
 
With all this steaming/boiling don't forget to give them a soak in neetsfoot once your finished to put some oils back in
 
With all this steaming/boiling don't forget to give them a soak in neetsfoot once your finished to put some oils back in
S I boiled longer and flexed them back to shape. They are much closed to flat than they started but not perfect. They may not end up flat until I thin them.

I did gig them a good rub down.

Thanks all
 
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