It's really hard to pick up any odor from these. Maybe just the slightest hint of bakelite..
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It's really hard to pick up any odor from these. Maybe just the slightest hint of bakelite..
Plain old yellow celluloid, IMO
Many formulas existed from maker-to-maker. Batch-to-batch. Lots of variables there?
Made new ones, still far from I had in mind of but somewhat closer. I tried to inlay the shields as well the best i could and it could have been better. A monogram will have to wait until I perfect the skills.
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...n/IMG_6424.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...n/IMG_6426.jpg
And this is my first attempt with kirinite, again, a French inspired style.
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...n/IMG_6428.jpg
This is the idea of the whole ensemble
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...n/IMG_6429.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...n/IMG_6430.jpg
Where did you get the scrolls for the Kirinite? I think your skills are progressing and soon you will be able to satisfy your toughest critic, you. I find your work very inspiring.
Man have i had a time trying to hone this one. Finally done after multiple sessions.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...ba58b34eee.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...d4574a099c.jpg
Time for a refreshing beverage.. or two.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...0a802d18ce.jpg
Well, it looks close! If it works, leave it be, Matt! :D
I never even thought to grind out the stabilizer. Honestly it wasn't a problem. I'm so used to honing with the stabilizer and shoulders off the stone.. Shes all sharp now but i guess i could fix up the heel a bit at some point.