Bob in SF
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Some may recall that I got hooked on marbling pens and posted this thread 4+ years ago:
Some may also recall my obsession with abalone/Mother of pearl inlaid bolos posted last year:
I decided to combine the techniques since there is still a growing interest in unique bolo ties.
I also got into gilding the the turned frames while they were still on the lathe: copper and fine silver leaf, applied with gilding paste.
I then parted off the frames, applied alum as a mordant, marbled them with handmade paints floated on methyl cellulose-thickeded water, then returned them to the lathe with double stick carpet tape.
The next step was UV epoxy resin application while hand turning them; 2 coats, cured with a 365-405 nanometers wave length light.
I then applied the abalone inlays discs, sliders, cords and cast tips.
Happy New Year to all makers on this fine forum.
Fondly and gratefully - Bob
Some may also recall my obsession with abalone/Mother of pearl inlaid bolos posted last year:
Mother of Pearl Throws a Bolo Tie Party
This was fun project to celebrate this remarkable naturally dichroic material. Since Mother (of pearl) is toxic - it's best to work with her outdoors with diamond tools, respirator mask, and 2 fans for ventilation. I lathe-turned Italian olive wood or Brazilian pernambuco for the settings. The...
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I decided to combine the techniques since there is still a growing interest in unique bolo ties.
I also got into gilding the the turned frames while they were still on the lathe: copper and fine silver leaf, applied with gilding paste.
I then parted off the frames, applied alum as a mordant, marbled them with handmade paints floated on methyl cellulose-thickeded water, then returned them to the lathe with double stick carpet tape.
The next step was UV epoxy resin application while hand turning them; 2 coats, cured with a 365-405 nanometers wave length light.
I then applied the abalone inlays discs, sliders, cords and cast tips.
Happy New Year to all makers on this fine forum.
Fondly and gratefully - Bob
