Two tone, Tru stone

**Leatherstockiings** · 07-02-2015, 07:58 PM

Nice combination of materials. Fantastic turnout!

**Scareface** · 07-03-2015, 01:48 AM

That is UGLY!
Send it here so I can spare everyone from its hideousness.

**mainaman** · 07-03-2015, 02:51 AM

The brush looks awesome Andrew.

**petercp4e** · 07-03-2015, 08:48 PM

Kinda has the presence of a Grecian Urn
Tough on the tools, but worth it!
Another beauty!

Pete <:-}

**Mcbladescar** · 07-03-2015, 11:49 PM

Faberge' ???
anyone ?
Awesome!

**ultrasoundguy2003** · 07-04-2015, 12:11 AM

Just when I design in my mind my next brush from you.
You unveil something completely new and different and it scrambles my eggs.
I am sticking to my guns for what I want for my next brush.
But the one after that ??? This stone thing has got my attention. How big of a knot could this material accommodate?

**HARRYWALLY** · 07-04-2015, 12:53 AM

Originally Posted by ultrasoundguy2003

Just when I design in my mind my next brush from you.
You unveil something completely new and different and it scrambles my eggs.
I am sticking to my guns for what I want for my next brush.
But the one after that ??? This stone thing has got my attention. How big of a knot could this material accommodate?

All my material, that isn't wood, is 1 1/2" x 1 1/2". I find a 24mm knot to be perfect for this size material, but I have fit as big as a 28mm knot in the same size stuff. Stefan (Mainaman) and Davids (Scarface) both had 28mm knots.

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You have to keep the top profile slender, and then sometimes you can cheat, and wrap the design around the outside of the cup and go slightly under it. I did this slightly on Stefans brush. The key is not cutting through the outside and into the inside knot pocket/cup. I've done it before and cursed my way into hell. I was pretty pissed off that I got out of focus and did it. It was a piece of expensive wood that I got a bit too zoned out and actually sanded right through until the top completely popped off.

To answer your question, yes. Bigger knots can be used, but it depends ultimately on the design of the handle.

Also, I'm finding that Tru stone is getting harder and harder to find. I've bought up a few different blocks but there usually is a lot to choose from. I know you can order it from Masecraft, I've never ordered from there and have heard they have a minimum order quantity which I'm not sure I like. Don't quote me on that, I need to look into their Tru stone again.

**MikeB52** · 07-16-2015, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by Mcbladescar

Faberge' ???
anyone ?
Awesome!

+1 to that Mike. Totally Faberge' Egg-ish. And as desirable to the collector.
Great work again Andrew..

**Trimmy72** · 07-05-2015, 12:42 PM

Awesome materials combination and the shape/ styling is just flat out awesome

**ChopperDave** · 07-05-2015, 02:45 PM

Awesome Art Deco look.... Stunning work!

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