Antler Chandelier

[John_M]

Does anyone here have or has looked at antler chandeliers?

I really want to purchase one for above the kitchen table in my cabin.  My biggest question is the difference between cast and real antlers?  I'm wondering if there is a big noticeable difference between them?

I have found that real antler chandeliers are more expensive and heavier than the cast or reproduction chandeliers.  I guess I'm wondering if besides being real or fake, if there are any other obvious differences?  Will anyone notice and will they care?

Also, any recommendations as to where to purchase one?

[Squirl]

Are the ones at Cabella's real or fake?  I can't tell, they are always above my head so I can't get a close look at them.

[lauersix6]

you could go out shed hunting.  nice way to get outdoors.  then make your own.  a friend of mine here in iowa made one for his dining table,  looks real nice.  he said he would put the bulbs going down, so as to shed more light on the table.

[diyfrank]

If I built one I would use real antlers and it would mean something to me, just the fact I built it.
If I bought one it wouldn't matter either way as I would only buy it if It looked great.

[MaineRhino]

Are the ones at Cabella's real or fake?

Fake, resin cast.

We looked at those, but ended up getting a pair of these lights for free with the points we had accumulated.

[OkieJohn2]

Here is a YouTube clip from a guy selling a DIY DVD, looks kind of interesting.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QF59kcbzsYY
Here is the link to his page:
http://www.peakantlers.com/
There are some other nice looking ones pictured in the related videos clips

[MaineRhino]

Not much there for under $2,000!