Thread: Gemstone scales

Originally Posted by RazorFang

... if I can get thin sheets of black perspex (a.k.a. plexiglass a.k.a. acrylic) and coat it with a epoxy that has been dyed black and green with very fine green glitter in it, it might give it the same efffect as what green goldstone would. Problem is I'm afraid it would look a bit 'tacky', like tupperware with glitter in it

Yes, the above would work, but would not want to use acrylic. G10 is made with epoxy and would secure a confident bonding for a liner material.

For coloring use epoxy dye to keep a transparent color. Pigment will be opaque, diminishing the sparkle. CastinCraft makes epoxy dyes and pigments that work well for this. If it would look tacky, it depends on what you like.

I think if the material is attractive to you, it will look nice as long as perform a quality job. It really only maters that you like it. I think tackiness is present if the finish work hasnt been completed cleanly.

Originally Posted by RazorFang

I found a SA store that sells polyester pearls, carbon fibre, black holographic carbon fibre, white holographic carbon fibre.

So, whould carbon fibre scales look good?

I have admired many custom razors in black carbon fiber. I havent seen any in holographic, but sounds interesting.

To say if it looks nice...ya gotta know that's a loaded question, lol. It's all in the hand of the beholder.

If you search the SRP tag cloud, such as the below link, for carbon fiber, you'll find some fine examples.

carbon fiber - Search Results - Straight Razor Place Forum

Originally Posted by RazorFang

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So, whould carbon fibre scales look good?

They would look marvelous.

Do a google "site" search and you will find a number of marvelous examples.

site: straightrazorplace.com/ carbon fiber