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Antler Chandeliers
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jennifer_Bailey]Jennifer Bailey
Antler chandelier is an alternative type of chandelier being sold nowadays. Unlike other chandeliers, an antler chandelier is made up of an animal's body parts.
An antler is actually a bony outgrowth that developed from two protuberances on the skull of a deer, elk or moose. In the process of their growth, antlers are covered by a furry skin called velvet. Antlers are expected to reach their full growth in July or August after they have been supplied with oxygen and nutrients by a network of blood vessels.
During August, the blood supply to the velvet and antler is cut off due to the increase of testosterone production in male animals. Eventually, the velvet dries up and peels off. During September, the animals trash off their antlers against sapling trees. As winter comes by, testosterone production begins to increase again and this would cause the complete shedding of the antler. Mature males shed antlers earlier than younger males. The antlers that were shed off are the ones used to produce antler chandeliers.
A genuine antler chandelier is one that resembles a calcified tissue. It is not simply made up of horns that can be found on sheep, goat and buffalo. Since antlers are renewed annually, using them to make chandeliers is perfectly legal.
Antler chandeliers work best for certain types of rooms. Because of their look, they are capable of adding a rustic feel to any cabin that is located near the mountains. They also look better when partnered with couches and tables.
Owners of antler chandeliers have a traditional term for the light that comes from such furniture. They call it the "western glow." When a visitor wants the owner to light up the antler chandelier, he or she can say "Westernize." Antler chandeliers are also used to scare children by gently shaking the branches to create eerie shadow images against the wall. [http://www.e-chandeliers.com]Chandeliers provides detailed information on chandeliers, crystal chandeliers, antler chandeliers, candle chandeliers and more. Chandeliers is affiliated with [http://www.i-ceilingfans.com]Kids Ceiling Fans .
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Using Antler Decor And Furniture In Your Home For A Natural Rustic Look
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Christopher_S_Johnson]Christopher S Johnson
When you are decorating your home, and you want to go with a very unique look, then you can't go wrong with putting antlers in your home. Yes, that is right antlers. You may think that putting antlers up in your home is a one-way ticket to living in a back country shack, but the truth is that with rustic antler decorations, you can have a home that looks like the right mix between being rustic and being trendy.
Beyond the Boring Antler Display
When we talk about antlers, we are not talking about hanging antlers on the wall, but instead using antlers, real or fake, in a variety of items including coat hangers, chandeliers, lights and more.
These antlers have been crafted and shaped to fit exactly what you want out of your decor. They are not antlers with a light put on top of them, but a stylish lamp or chandelier that has a great look of elegance and rustic personality. For many, this is exactly what they want out of their rustic decor. They do not want a bunch of tacky items that make the home look too rustic, but instead want something that fits in perfectly, while standing out to the point where it is not gaudy. It is a tough balance to achieve, but it can be done with quality products.
The most popular uses of the antlers for home decor is through lighting. Either working as candlesticks, or as part of a chandelier, you will find the real or faux antlers actually add a touch of rustic enthusiasm to your home. As well, there are rustic antler lamps, firewood holders and even light switches. When you are going for a rustic look to your home or room, having antler light switches will get you to that point in a stylish way. On top of that, you can purchase antler utensils, coasters, centerpiece holders and more.
The amount of antler accessories you can have to add to your home and give it a rustic look is endless. You will be happy with the decor you create for your home or office, simply by putting a few antler pieces in. Nothing says rustic and outdoors like some antlers in your home.
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Rawhide Lamp Shades & Antler Chandeliers
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Craig_Chambers]Craig Chambers
It just needed rawhide lamp shades. Sometimes you just can't see it…you know what I mean? A friend who just bought a beautiful log home had a problem because he said we wasn't much of a designer and didn't know what to do next. Have you ever experienced that? I sure have. Sometimes when we are involved in a project we are so close to it that we can’t see the obvious. It's times like these when we need a fresh perspective.
A friend or family member might be able to look at our circumstances objectively and see the solution right away. Well that was the case with my friend. He had just purchased this beautiful home in the mountains. It was fabulous with large wood beams and a stone fireplace. The kind of place that anyone would love to decorate but it was just sort of plain. Even though it had large antler chandeliers it was just sort of dull and lifeless.
Immediately it was apparent that he needed rawhide lamp shades on the chandeliers to add warmth, color and a nice glow. All of a sudden the room came to life. The formerly bare antlers were bathed in rich golden light and the room took on an inviting feel.
For a cabin or log home, there is probably no better accessory than antler lamps with rawhide lamp shades. It doesn't matter if you love the southwest styles or the heavy dark masculine western look, rawhide shades on antler chandeliers and lamps will bring in the rustic lighting you need. The beautiful shapes and textures of antlers and the hand stitching on the stretched rawhide lamp shades will deliver the look and feel you are after.
You don't have to travel far in Montana or Wyoming to find beautiful ranches and to realize that antler lighting is magical and that there just isn't any substitute for leather lamp shades. If you have a log home or even if you just want to bring the rustic mountain lodge look into you family room or den start with rustic lamps and shades and you will be amazed at the affect it has.
There is a balance that is created by using rawhide lamp shades throughout your room. It's hard to explain but when you see it you can actually feel it. The warm glow from rawhide lampshades on chandeliers and floor and table lamps, or a small desk lamp just tie the room together and bring a sense of unity and also harmony with nature. Because the elements of real deer antlers or moose antlers along with the handcrafted character of rawhide lamp shades the room is drawn together.
You will undoubtedly like the look of rawhide shades on antler wall sconces and small candelabra type lamps. You can also use ideas from the rich north woods style to accent your lighting. Try a pair of snow shoe sconces with rawhide shades.
The light tone of the wooden frame and the leather lacing of the shoe along with the leather binding compliment the hand lacing on the lamp shade and its warm glow make a perfect harmony. Weather you prefer to compliment your antler lamps and chandeliers with southwestern light rawhide shades or western style dark rawhide lampshades, both are perfect choices for rustic decorating.
Like my friend, if you are unsure of where to start in your special rustic space, you can begin with whitetail deer antler lamps. They are some of the most beautiful while also being some of the least expensive. Antler chandeliers are also made for whitetail antlers. In larger spaces antler chandeliers may have several tiers of huge elk antlers or moose antlers. Remember, it doesn't matter if you space is large or small. You can use antler lighting with rawhide lamp shades or add them to your own rustic lamps to bring in the feel of the old west, and mountain cabin or a southwest adobe ranch.
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