Ebony & Ivory

**acsdoc107** · 01-08-2011, 03:48 PM

Ok Ok enough with the praising and primping I just have one question when is mine coming? That is amazing and just like they should be made why isnt any factorys making something like that.It dosn't have to be 100 yr old ivory I would be happy with plastic that style again WELL DONE!!!

**CarrieM** · 01-08-2011, 04:59 PM

Very nicely done Ed.. It's beautiful!!!

**Lynn** · 01-08-2011, 05:21 PM

Awesome!!!

Great Job!!!

Lynn

**rudyvey** · 01-08-2011, 08:33 PM

Originally Posted by quicknicker

Hi All!

I just finished making this brush in the shop. I figured the only place it might be appreciated, outside my house, would be here.
There were a couple of 'firsts' in its' construction for me. I never turned ivory before, in this case a Victorian billiard ball.Nor did I work with black and white ebony. I had some idea about working with ivory, and the things to avoid, but no information could be found for the wood.
Both turned just fine, and so far, without incident.
I have a picture before use, and after. Quite a difference from the boar brush I normally use.
The inspiration to make this originated from this site- Thanks!

Ed
quicknicker

Ivory turns fine, doesn't it? Just turned a brush handle from pre-ban ivory today.

**sgthuskey** · 01-08-2011, 09:11 PM

That is beautiful! I see the price of old que balls skyrocketing already.

Great idea and well done.

**thebigspendur** · 01-08-2011, 10:56 PM

Now thats a really unique brush, and beautiful too.

Ivory really isn't all that difficult stuff to work with. They have been carving the stuff for a very long time with primitive tools.

**pixelfixed** · 01-11-2011, 01:13 PM

Very nice work,I also turn Ivory,is a joy to work with.

**Joed** · 01-11-2011, 01:20 PM

Very nice and creative Ed.

I didn't notice this thread until just now. Guess I need to change my SRP search practices LOL.

This is a very nice design and the ivory works well with the ebony. I am looking forward to seeing your next creation. Hopefully we will have another meet this spring and you will be able to attend. I may also be able to make a NY/LI meet but no promises.

**holli4pirating** · 01-11-2011, 05:51 PM

That's awesome, Ed. I love that ivory under the ebony; a very cool idea.

PS That is a SWEEEEEEEEEEEET pipe, too. I'm smoking my morta right now!

**quicknicker** · 01-11-2011, 10:03 PM

Thanks!
Your work is fine too. Is the material you used, other than ivory, a type of acrylic?
Ed

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Very nice work,I also turn Ivory,is a joy to work with.

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