I've ordered a few books from Lindsay Books to try to get my head around some basic metal working principles.
Brass and Alloy Founding
Metal Working for Amateurs
Making Crucibles
Charcoal Foundry
Assayers Guide
Although I am not planning on working in metal during this 12 month challenge, I think I'll need to know a bit about how metal performs whilst liquid, how to get it there using charcoal and a bit about the metals used.
In other news I've found a company in the US that sells elk antler in a variety of forms (paired, single shed, tines, dog chews, burrs etc). The Customs web page does not say there is a problem. The product clearly fits into the guidelines listed, but this all seems too easy. I'd hate to try to bring something into the country that will get heat treated or fumigated or cost a huge fee in treatments, so keep looking for something local. Nice to know the option exists though.
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