Conkers - that old question?

Question

Hi >
It has been going on for generations.
What to do with conkers, for a conker game ?
I used to pickle them, or use last years' hardened collection.
Any new ideas ?
Bob.

Answer 1

get the conkers you wish to use and a bucket of water, place the conkers in the water and the ones that float should be discarded and the ones that sink should be used. this is because the inside of the conker hasn't broken down and are stronger than the ones that float

Answer 2

i think it was vinegar and the oven trick although i never did anything but let them dry out for ages.

or if ya very artistic paint a life like conker design on a pebble.lol

can you imagine the local hospital waiting room full of kids with broken knuckles.lol

Answer 3

Have a read of this Junior School site:

http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/conkers.html

Answer 4

i think i used to keep mine in a dark place for a few months - they came out rock hard

Answer 5

I vaguely remember when I was young we used to do something with vinegar and the oven...................

Answer 6

varnish them ok this is cheating but it works