When you are looking for something unusual to upcycle, a stag head is probably not your first option. However, there are many reasons why they make excellent dressing table decorations.
1) STAG HEADS HAVE AN UNDERSTATED BEAUTY
Stags are undeniably beautiful creatures, so it’s no wonder that they look striking as decorative features on any wall. Even if you’re less of an outdoorsy person, then the way they carry themselves will still provide a sense of elegance that would even complement the gothic decor.
2) STAG HEADS HAVE LONG BEEN USED FOR THIS PURPOSE
The origin of using stag heads as decoration can be traced back hundreds of years to medieval times when hunters would use them as trophies to mark their hunting prowess and to decorate their castle walls.
3) STAG HEADS CAN BE FOUND IN ALL FORMS AND SIZES
Whether you’re looking for a large stag head to dominate the wall, or a small one to add just a bit of spark to your desk, you shouldn’t have much issue finding what you need. There are also stag heads made from different kinds of wood if the material matters to you, such as an oak stag head which would look particularly striking. As long as it’s deer antler, it should make for a good upcycle project.
4) A DEER HEAD WOULD REQUIRE VERY LITTLE WORK.
If there were easy guides on how to upcycle something, then this is one of them. Make sure that the stag head has no damage before you use it as a decoration, but apart from that, everything else is just a matter of attaching the head to another object. The most you would have to do is paint it and perhaps add antlers which can be purchased from craft stores.
5) STAG HEADS CAN CARRY MEANING
If you’re looking for an upcycle project that carries deep meaning, then stag heads could be right for you. Many people have them as decorative items in order to remind them of nature or past hunting trips, but others may even ascribe spiritual importance to them. They are often used by shamans since deer antler is believed to contain mystical properties like heightened awareness and psychic energy, so they make excellent ritual objects. That depends on your individual beliefs about what stag heads represent to you.
6) YOU CAN EASILY FIND MANY STAG HEADS FOR SALE ONLINE
Doing a quick Google search will bring up plenty of sites with antlers for purchase, so it’s always easy to source them. Just make sure that you know what you want beforehand because there are some pretty bad-looking stag heads out there. Some places even give tutorials on how to cut off the head in order to turn it into a decoration, but unless you’re experienced, I would recommend against trying this yourself. That way, you’ll avoid any unnecessary accidents and get the most beautiful animal head available.
Stag heads make excellent decorative items when used as dressing tables. They carry deep meaning for many people across cultures and require very little work in order to be converted. There are plenty available to purchase online, so it’s easy to source them for yourself, and they can even act as ritual objects thanks to their mystical powers.