[Jacob-list] Making items from sheep horns

[ARTHUR PARTRIDGE]

Greetings,
     Over the years I have accumulated several sets of horns from dead
Jacob sheep wethers (freezer sheep) and one 13-yr-old ram who died of
natural causes.  I remember there is someone on this list who makes items
from horns.  I am interested in any information.  I have one very nice set
of two curved horns from a 12-yr-old wether.  These would be excellent
handles for walking canes and it won't be too many years before I will need
a cane ... or two.  If the canes come out really nice I will use them now
<grin>.
  
    Anyway, I was wondering if I was suppose to remove the horns at the
base of the skull so that the bone is included?  I didn't do that and now I
just have the outer part which slipped off the bone as the head decomposed.
Was I suppose to saw the horn off the skull immediately after death?  How
strong are these hollow outer sheaths?  Should they be filled with
something before inserting on top of a walking stick or will the handle
(horn) remain hollow?  What is a good product to polish the horns?  Any
other information is appreciated.  I will also search online for any info.

Thanks,
Cathy
Moscow, Idaho