Thread: Weekend discoveries

Found a couple cool items at the antiques market this weekend. There's an office stamp holder that I thought would make a nice brush holder. It rotates and has a good heavy base. And there's a Wade & Butcher with a faint "Celebrated India Steel" etch. Both need some cleaning up but that's expected and half the fun!

I have a similar carousel repurposed for the same task.

Very handy for brushes, and as per Geezer, if you keep an eye out, you can get second tiers as well.. I need one now actually as mine holds 8 and that is no longer enough spots..

Nice WB as well sir..

I always though that a little heat shrink tubing would make the holders a little more friendly.

Nice finds Tuzi.
As Rez said.. A little shrink tubing will help from marring the finish on the handles.

You and Geezer with your stamp holders!! I've seen at least 2 in my searches and have thought about buying them. Maybe next time if the price is right, I'll grab one. Lovely W&B too.

The shrink tubing is a great idea, guys! I was trying to think of how to cover the metal. I was about to say what about the stuff you dip the handles of pliers in, I think it's called Plasti-Dip. Anyone ever try that stuff for this?

Originally Posted by HARRYWALLY

You and Geezer with your stamp holders!!

What can I say? I'm in good company now!

Originally Posted by xiaotuzi

The shrink tubing is a great idea, guys! I was trying to think of how to cover the metal. I was about to say what about the stuff you dip the handles of pliers in, I think it's called Plasti-Dip. Anyone ever try that stuff for this?

I think it would be too thick and bulky.
Yes I've used it, and it works best if you heat the object before dipping. I put it on some plier handles, it eventually cracked and fell off.
Go with shrink tube, IMHO

Hi nice going. I think the plasti-dip would work. Good luck Tuzi.

I have not tried this but what about felting wear the brush slides in and out, Ty