Thread: Hone Purchase advice needed

Newspaper ink is made from oil and carbon ash. Sounds like a perfect finisher to me.

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When you use edge leading on paper just go slow. It is very easy to slice the paper. Be sure to tape the spine with electrical tape when you are using the coarse sandpapers.
I would suggest trying an edge trailing stroke also just so you can compare the results. It is a bit slower but not that much.

Also be aware of the "grain" of the newspaper. Be sure to go across the grain. Tear the paper first to determine the grain.

Hope this helps,

Randy,

I just looked at a paper on my desk and did not discern any grain. Can you expoind on this?

Thanks
Ivo

Just test in which direction the paper tears more naturally. That's the direction of the grain.

Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT

Just test in which direction the paper tears more naturally. That's the direction of the grain.

got it, thanks Ilija
Ivo

I assume you don't wet or mist the newspaper.

Originally Posted by icecow

I assume you don't wet or mist the newspaper.

Correct. If you do let us know what happens!