Thread: Inlays in horn

MikeT Inlays in horn 07-31-2018, 08:31 PM

Gasman I dont know anything about it... 07-31-2018, 09:18 PM

tintin sounds interesting. i would... 07-31-2018, 09:20 PM

MikeT The fibers that a good point,... 07-31-2018, 10:03 PM

Gasman Of course this could only be... 07-31-2018, 10:42 PM

bouschie Mike Can't see heat and... 07-31-2018, 09:58 PM

NittanyGator How about carving a recess... 11-26-2018, 12:57 AM

jfk742 Shrinkage is a real issue. ... 11-26-2018, 02:26 AM

10Pups You may be able to "brand it"... 01-29-2019, 12:31 AM

jfk742 So this came out like s***,... 01-29-2019, 03:32 AM

jfk742 The inlay is exposed and... 01-29-2019, 03:35 AM

Gasman Not a bad job. I bet cutting... 01-29-2019, 04:18 AM

11-26-2018, 12:57 AM #7
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How about carving a recess with undercut perimeter to key the inlay into the scale, then pour melted pewter into the recess? The melting point of pewter is 338-447F. Paper burns at 451F, I'm assuming horn would burn near or beyond that point, but I'm not sure. If so carve away in the horn, pour pewter in, then sand pewter flush and polish. This is all speculation, never tried it myself but worth a try.
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