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A Simple Horn Press by Rex Reddick
<p>This is a reprint from the Summer 2-13 issue of The Horn Book– A Simple Horn Press by Rex Reddick. While it may not be an oldie, it certainly is a goodie! -wec </p>
hornguild
Feb 12, 20141 min read


Build This Multi-horn Display Stand
<p>This is a repost of the Powder Horn Display Stand article from the September 2009 issue of The Horn Book. The website had a small issue that necessitated the repost. About the article: You will see this display stand in use at numerous events. I appreciate Bob Albrecht writing such a concise article on how […]</p>
hornguild
Apr 11, 20131 min read
The Question of Imported Horns
<p>The following article by Byron Smith was first published in the September 1999 issue of The Horn Book. It gives some excellent insights into the horn trade which I think you will enjoy. – Bill Carter, Editor and Journeyman Horner The Question of Imported Horns By Byron C. Smith In the 26 July 1759 […]</p>
hornguild
Sep 26, 20117 min read


A Most Ancient Art & Mystery
<p>The following article by Tom Ames was first published in the December 1996 issue of The Horn Book. You’ll find that a lot of Tom’s feelings, attitudes and beliefs mentioned in this article are also reflected in the segment “Part II – Judging Accouterments at Dixon’s” in the Winter 2011 issue of The Horn Book. […]</p>
hornguild
Jul 15, 20114 min read
Heating Cow Horn by The Horn Swogglers
<p>The article selected from the archives for this segment is from the February 2005 issue entitled “Heating Cow Horn” by the Horn Swogglers. I have no idea who the “Horn Swogglers” were, but they employed a rather humorous approach to the age old question concerning the heating of horn. This article also ties in nicely […]</p>
hornguild
Aug 31, 20105 min read


Griffins or Hellhorses? by Billy Griner (from the February 2006 issue of The Horn Book)
<p>In preparation for Dixon’s, I was updating the inventory on past issues of The Horn Book and couldn’t help but peruse some of the old issues and realized, once again, that there are a plethora of articles that have some invaluable research. So I decided to change “The Horn Book Feature Article of the Month” […]</p>
hornguild
Jul 12, 20105 min read


Willy Frankfort’s 1 of 1000 Powder Horn (from the May 2009 issue of The Horn Book)
<p>In 2009, Willy Frankfort represented our Guild and took on the task of producing the 1 of 1000 Powder Horn for the NMLRA Endowment Program. I asked Willy to take photos of the horn from start to finish for a “Photo Journal” so all members could see how his work progressed. [for the complete article, […]</p>
hornguild
Jun 11, 20101 min read


The Screw Tip Powder Horn (The Horn Book – Feb 2007 edition)
<p>The Horn Book is the official publication of the HCH; it is published three times per year. It features pertinent information about the HCH, its members, and all kinds of horn objects. The following is an article from the February 2007 edition by Roland Cadle & Art DeCamp. An American Legacy: The Screw-Tip Powder Horn […]</p>
hornguild
May 3, 20106 min read
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