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    Aged gently using a nice Italian Roast in a French Press


    No really,,, I tried simple first figured I could always go to the Vacuum Chamber and stronger solutions if needed, polished with RenWax after..

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    I did NOT sand and polish the scales anywhere near the level i do for new customs, as I was asked not to and to give them an aged look
    The Coffee brought out the patterns and many of the natural marks..

    I like the outcome might use it again in the future ..

    Just wanted to update the thread

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    That turned out super, nice work Glen!
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    That's a great idea Glen !!....I use coffee (sometimes tea) to age my collection of doilies
    but never considered using this method on scales.
    I guess bone is porous enough to accept slight staining without being overwhelmed by
    the coffee, bringing out "beauty spots". Thanks for the tip
    Oh, forgot to mention, the scales look super !!
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    They look great, well done!
    Personally, I do like the contrast of white and red on the previous version a little more.
    IMHO super HOT.
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    Beautiful Glen, I always like how you do your scales, especially the look you get on the blond/honey horn, the bone is spectacular as well.

    Great restore, as always - thanks for sharing!
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    Quote Originally Posted by bongo View Post
    That's a great idea Glen !!....I use coffee (sometimes tea) to age my collection of doilies
    but never considered using this method on scales.
    I guess bone is porous enough to accept slight staining without being overwhelmed by
    the coffee, bringing out "beauty spots". Thanks for the tip
    Oh, forgot to mention, the scales look super !!
    Dude, did you just say 'doilies?'
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    I'm adding this technique to the overwhelming list of materials finishes and techniques that are giving my imagination more and more options to work with!
    Great work!
    I've got so many projects waiting, piling up, definitely going to try coffee out... maybe I'll use an Italian espresso roast!!! . Hehehe
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    Quote Originally Posted by WW243 View Post
    Dude, did you just say 'doilies?'
    Sure did ....One of my more genteel hobbies and quite fascinating !!
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    Quote Originally Posted by bongo View Post
    Sure did ....One of my more genteel hobbies and quite fascinating !!
    You have to admit it sounds a little funny on a Razor Forum...like a pirate collecting paperweights.
    But I am no judge of collecting habits as this is my only one, razors, and I can hardly be considered a collector. But what I have learned is probably applicable to a number of collectables, including doilies. I'm sure there is a compelling history, aesthetics, fellowship, etc.
    My moms crocheted doilies. I haven't thought of them in years. They covered every armchair and sofa in the 'house.' I can see the elaborate patterns as I type, sort of like snowflakes made of thread.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bongo View Post
    That's a great idea Glen !!....I use coffee (sometimes tea) to age my collection of doilies
    but never considered using this method on scales.
    I guess bone is porous enough to accept slight staining without being overwhelmed by
    the coffee, bringing out "beauty spots". Thanks for the tip
    Oh, forgot to mention, the scales look super !!
    Thanks to Bongo & Glen I can now in good conscious keep my "aged" T-Shirts from Duncan Donuts,,, I'm no longer ashamed to wear them,,,,

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