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Antler Rune firesteel
- Thread starter SkogKniv
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What size mischmetal is that?
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Skog,
Very nice, I really enjoy all the crafts that you post, art would be a better term.
Very nice, I really enjoy all the crafts that you post, art would be a better term.
Burning antler STINKS to high heaven and beyond. You can use a wood burner if you like, but for now I will steer clear of it
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Someone didn't read the post
Bah, sorry, I was overwhelmed by the photos...
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Wow, that is a beautiful firesteel. Great work.
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what is that finish?
I like the glossy finish personally. It looks preserved and rugged. Using firesteel rods that thick makes for thin walls on the antler when mounting them. Once and a while they can get just enough moisture expansion to split (learned it the hard way). Then the whole handle is useless, as you can pull the steel out. I go to extra lengths to ensure mine antler steels are sealed for good.
I give them a Danish Oil soak, then a complete dry. After that 5 or more spray on coats of shellac. Moisture and cracking should never be an issue after that
And yes burning bone or antler is almost a puking process. I for one would rather just avoid it altogether hahaha.
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I hear ya bro.
It can be a pain to seal antler. I usually use copious coats of superglue, rubbed in with a piece of cling film (saran wrap) over my finger. I like to buff the stuff back with some 0000 gauge wire wool to give a nice muted finish.
Infact...I think I need to do this with my new puukko. A satin finish is much nicer to fondle....like a well shaved leg! lol!
It can be a pain to seal antler. I usually use copious coats of superglue, rubbed in with a piece of cling film (saran wrap) over my finger. I like to buff the stuff back with some 0000 gauge wire wool to give a nice muted finish.
Infact...I think I need to do this with my new puukko. A satin finish is much nicer to fondle....like a well shaved leg! lol!
my brain cued up the theme from Survivor when i saw that!
ohhhh, what those fools wouldn't give for this!
I can't tell if you just insulted me, or not
