Metal band? That makes me wonder about putting one on the outside for looks.
Today I thought I'd make a couple more brushes as I had a couple of knots and some blanks so why not.
Walnut with a black synthetic knot and Spalted Tamarind with a mixed knot...
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The Tamarind is just rubbed with oils and the Walnut is CA.
The Walnut I put oil on first then did the CA. Oil is a mix of boiled linseed, and a couple more things. Soaks in and sets up nice. Shine Juice is what it was called when I found it on the web.
I do really like working with Walnut. It gets so smooth. I can see using it a lot more.