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Post by hawkeyes on May 19, 2022 17:51:18 GMT -7
Very good thus far, keep trucking along!
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Post by RyanAK on May 23, 2022 12:00:36 GMT -7
Thanks! Appreciate the encouragement. Here’s a quick test to see how paint will do as a decorative medium. I want to see how it adheres and is affected by the beeswax process. I’m pretty sure I am staying with a simple engraved design on this build, but wanted to get some data for future consideration. This is only a test. 😜  |
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Post by paranger on May 23, 2022 12:25:22 GMT -7
Excellent. Cool experiment!
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Post by RyanAK on May 23, 2022 12:37:30 GMT -7
Any suggestions for an appropriate motif?
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Post by paranger on May 23, 2022 12:38:50 GMT -7
Any suggestions for an appropriate motif?Man, I don't know. I think I would just look through some period fraktur examples and see if anything grabs you... |
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Post by RyanAK on May 23, 2022 13:02:21 GMT -7
I’m deep down that rabbit hole!
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Post by RyanAK on May 23, 2022 15:36:15 GMT -7
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Post by RyanAK on May 23, 2022 15:38:28 GMT -7
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Post by RyanAK on May 23, 2022 16:06:48 GMT -7
I think the Black Hand may be the only one here that’s done this… but I’m thinking the wax impregnating is going to really darken the leather. The walnut dye may be an unnecessary step….
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Post by Black Hand on May 23, 2022 16:39:34 GMT -7
I think the Black Hand may be the only one here that’s done this… but I’m thinking the wax impregnating is going to really darken the leather. The walnut dye may be an unnecessary step…. You are correct - light-colored vegtan goes to a dark chocolate brown. |
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Post by RyanAK on May 23, 2022 16:41:18 GMT -7
Perfect! Thank you, Hand!
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Post by RyanAK on May 24, 2022 12:12:39 GMT -7
Need to find something to punch out the strap holes… but one side is decorated.  A turkey on the reverse, methinks… |
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Post by Black Hand on May 24, 2022 12:23:44 GMT -7
Wax then use a drill for the strap location and trim the hole to shape with a sharp/pointy blade.
Nicely done!
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Post by RyanAK on May 24, 2022 12:56:36 GMT -7
Drill in shed 30 yards away… broken ankle… must summon courage! Gobble.  |
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Post by Black Hand on May 24, 2022 14:32:18 GMT -7
Pointy sharp blade will do the trick too - just not after too much coffee (is there such a thing?) or Rum...
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