A Little Different

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05-07-2014, 01:17 PM
NOTSHARP

A Little Different

This one is an experiment with a different, natural, handle material.

I do not have one of my own brushes in rotation. Consequently,this, and the experimental factor, means that I am keeping this one for myself.:D

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o...ps0b64401e.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o...psa942fd4f.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o...psd789cf9c.jpg

There were a lot of cavities in this. After stabilising it, I have filled the largest of them, mostly in the base,but, as can be seen, I have left the natural texture, pretty much, well alone.

The knot is a 28mm Finest, set at 50mm.

I may have to treat myself to a new puck of MWF when I start using this one.

I realise it may not be to everyone's taste, but it was something that i had set my mind on to try.

The textured surface is bound to get soaped-up, but it will tolerate being scrubbed with a nail brush when needed.

Steve.
05-07-2014, 11:22 PM
Leatherstockiings

Gnarly...but in a good way. What kind of critter did it come from?
05-08-2014, 12:41 AM
Hirlau

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings

Gnarly...but in a good way. What kind of critter did it come from?

Maybe I should have asked that question before I gave him a "Like" .:hmmm:

Might be from a two legged critter,,,:shrug:
05-08-2014, 01:44 AM
walleyeman

Very nice!!

Ray
05-08-2014, 05:02 AM
NOTSHARP

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings

Gnarly...but in a good way. What kind of critter did it come from?

Gnarly sums it up, nicely ;)

The critter was a cow.

It is the bone from the inside of a Highland cowhorn.

Photobucket is down at the moment. When it's back up. I'll dig out a picture of the "raw" material.

Steve.
05-08-2014, 05:07 AM
Regalzack

I'm sure your work is superb, but it most certainly reminds me of a venereal disease.
05-08-2014, 05:24 AM
NOTSHARP

Quote:

Originally Posted by Regalzack

I'm sure your work is superb, but it most certainly reminds me of a venereal disease.

I wouldn't know. ;)

This was always going to end up a love/hate kind of project. With 20-20 hindsight, sealing and smoothing the surface with superglue, may well be a future option.

Steve.