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The last of a set for a client. The original plastic scales could have been used but we figured at this point,, what's the point? So I made up some streaked Horn for this little gem. I have some Wosty's that have translucent horn and since I used the originals for a pattern I don't think I'm too far off course.
Oh, and don't ask me how so much dust gathers in my shop. Seems to get everywhere especially those prior shots. Sorry.
The "Bear" blade! He'll get it. Yuck yuck yuck!
It would appear that all that dust is due to you banging out masterpiece after masterpiece without stopping to dust occasionally.
May be that or I treat the combination of Mahogany and Horn dust my version of Potpourri. Ah, my studio smells wood shop fresh!
the blade etch couldn't be preserved more :(
It's actually better than the glare and photos show. Shiny stuff is odd to photograph well but in the original shots you can see much of it was gone.
It's all there.
Here is a bit of a better shot. The shine makes it difficult but you can see the etch and the section along the bottom that was originally half gone as it was. The pipe is still there as well but the reflection of the camera lens distorts it . Well,, it's there. Still crisp , I can read it maybe better than before I worked on it. I like to keep the etch.Quote:
Originally Posted by TwistedOak
If your main light source is to the side of the object rather than the front the reflections will be less and more texture can be shownQuote:
Originally Posted by mycarver
Thanks Heespharm,, but you're a photo guy who has restored actual cameras. You're talking to a moron who loves blades. I appreciate your advice and will take it to heart but as long as I get my idea across I call it a win!
Haha "got a blade that needs restoring? Send it to the blade moron" that should be an advertising campaignQuote:
Originally Posted by mycarver
Yeah , how 'bout it.
Some sites call me the magician, maybe the "magical moron" would work! Works for me but then what do I know? Been breathing too much Horn dust.
Between that dusty breathing, your gifted hands can give new life to old phoenix !!Quote:
Originally Posted by mycarver
That's magic. :chapeau
Here is the "Phoenix" as I call this blade. That's my interpretation of a stylized Phoenix into the face. The red inserts represent fire right next to the wood of the scales which creates a sweeping line between the wood and the inserts. The spine work is the spiraling ascent of the bird...
OK,, that idea was influenced by some Scotch..... which greatly influences morons. Kitchy,, but man does it shave.
I love the blade.
BTW better without Scotch ... :rofl2:
Damn it mycarver, you know what I've said about your work. I'll not repeat myself. What I will say is I want to be reincarnated as one of your creations so I can be admired for centuries.
You might want to reconsider that if you knew what that is,,, or was,, but ain't any more. Nowhere close. Awesome shaver.
I hear if u boil mycarvers scales and eat them, they can cure cancer... To bad you won't do that because they are way to pretty to ruin
darn fine work there friend.
dear lord that phoenix is gorgeous!
HA! well I'm glad your razor restoration skills overshadow your photography skills! Superb work!Quote:
Originally Posted by mycarver
Damaging an etch is a MORTAL SIN in my book. Drives me nuts when I see one obliterated by overzealous buffing and the letters are all rounded over and such. Not on my watch. They're sacrosanct.
Very nice!!
Ray