Another thing that I personally disliked about antler sleeves was that there was no contrast. They were plain and boring.

About ten years ago I started experimenting with some different modeling compounds.

I tried several more brittle and fragile plaster types but was unsatisfied with the results. Like Mr. Edison, I kept searching for the right combination!...

The secret ingredient compound that I now use consists of 65% ingredient A (sorry! it's STILL a secret!) and the balance of ingredient B which is antler ground to a powder.

The mixture is unbeatable..."The look" is exactly what I and countless satisfied customers undeniably consider the best available in the world!!!

The sockets are totally safe and fire proof. I've even taken a torch to them to test for durability...they did not catch fire or melt!

And as you see in the images above the sockets fit tight and are actually imbedded into the antler giving them a "clean" finished appearance that is also very strong!

As I have mentioned before, each socket cover is individually manufactured right on the antler chandelier...One at a time!

It is time consuming, but I wouldn't have it any other way! I am very careful as well to make certain that the different height of each socket is the same on multi-level pieces.

Often you will see two or three distinct socket levels on my antler chandeliers.

You will also notice that all the sockets are sitting "plumb" on the antler.

Like I said on my "About the Artist" page...

If it's worth doing...

IT'S WORTH DOING RIGHT!

 Often you will see two or three distinct socket levels on my antler chandeliers.

Something new now available! With the same great look as my original socket, but now also available in "Medium-natural" and "Dark-natural"!

Click on Photo's at left for close-up detail!