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This Cast Iron Star Stirrup was on the website, but I have not been able to find anymore. So, I decided to make one out of wood. I placed the stirrup on plywood and traced it to make a template. I traced the star section and cleaned up the lines before I cut it out on a scroll saw. Once the templates are made, I can trace this pattern onto any wood I choose. This is cut from mahogany. When I glued and screwed it together, it broke apart. I cut another one from oak and glued it together. I used a brad nail gun to secure it. I spray painted it with a textured paint. I made another one and stained it to show the wood grain. I used epoxy on this one, which seems to work better. These Star Stirrups will make great western home décor accents!

Here's a way to use old stirrups in your home décor. I cut a 6 1/2" disc out of wood and rubbed on a coat of dark brown Briwax. I wrapped the stirrup leather around the wood and placed the stirrup and tea light on top. Gather several old stirrups from friends and family to create table center pieces for parties. You could also use a flameless candle. I sanded the disc and painted it aqua and white and added 3/4" silver Clavos  around the edge. Here's another old stirrup I've had for many years. I used a 5" cast iron Star in Rope  and the Leather Star Bracelet (No longer available) to connect it together. Stirrup Towel Holder