Let's see...I lurked for ooohhhh, about a day before I joined and haven't stopped obsessing over this site since I joined. A technical guy by trade, but an artist at heart....
You guessed it, I'm going to make may own brush. Have a handle picked out and going to get in touch with the lovely folks over at The Golden Nib for a badger knot (there's a huge appeal to me for my first badger to be one I create).
A little teaser on the handle...I picked up a hand carved little wooden beauty on one of my business trips to India that I think is just going to look awesome...can't wait to get started. If you guys are interested, I'll post up step by step.
Any MUST KNOW tips are appreciated!
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12-09-2010, 10:54 AM #1
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12-09-2010, 01:41 PM #2
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Definitely post with your progress, and before-after photos! I love seeing bespoke brushes made from items not originally intended to be handles!
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12-09-2010, 02:03 PM #3
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Very interested...Do post your step by step progress
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Robert
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12-10-2010, 06:35 AM #4
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Ditto, keep us posted.
Originally Posted by BladeRunner001
Very interested...Do post your step by step progressGeorge
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12-10-2010, 06:44 AM #5
Tallow: because no one needs a low fat shaving soap
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The knot has been ordered from TGN...16mm Finest Badger. Had to stay small. The handle is only about 22mm wide, so I figured a 2mm lip would be enough.
Will definitely post the step by step for you guys! Can't wait to get started.T.J. -
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12-15-2010, 04:15 AM #6
Tallow: because no one needs a low fat shaving soap
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Hey guys...sorry, didn't get the chance to do step by step, but here's a couple of pics before she blooms.
The handle is a crudely handcarved representation of the national emblem I picked up in Hyderabad, India in 2005.
It was carved in two pieces, so I just took the top half, drilled out the appropriate size hole and set her in there. I opted to go with the o-ring as the rim of the piece had some damage, but I don't think it detracts from it too much. A little sealer/varnish and she's done.
I welcome any and all feedback!T.J. -
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