Thread: How to do a duck inlay transfer

I have a Duck that I want to make some new scales for, but want to do an inlay transfer of the inlay. I'm planning on using G10 for the new scales and have seen quite a few restorations successfully showcasing a nice transfer of the inlay.

It seems the inlay is quite etched into the old scales. My questions are: How do you removing this and how do you attach them to the new scales? Epoxy then sand?

Thanks all for suggestions.

I've never done it, but I don't think the inlay is removed from the scale. Instead, I believe the scales are dissolved from the inlay with acetone.

Here's an older thread by our very own G-Brother and Floppyshoes that should help you forward. Acetone is your friend for removing those bolsters/inlay.

Originally Posted by Maximilian

Here's an older thread by our very own G-Brother and Floppyshoes that should help you forward. Acetone is your friend for removing those bolsters/inlay.

Thanks Max! That was most helpful. Now another question - Do you completely sand the G10 to say 2000 grit, then put on the inlay, or put the inlay on before sanding?

As Max said, acetone is your friend, along with crystal clear epoxy. Something else would be to take the time and get the brass fitted well. I have done a couple transfers my self, just take your time with it.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...-13-16ths.html


http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...-re-scale.html

Originally Posted by ThePhill

As Max said, acetone is your friend, along with crystal clear epoxy. Something else would be to take the time and get the brass fitted well. I have done a couple transfers my self, just take your time with it.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...-13-16ths.html


http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...-re-scale.html

Thanks! I have a dubl duck SatinWedge that I want to do this on. Scales are a bit warped and I think they'd look better in Jade G10 anyway. Will give this a go in probably a couple weeks as I'm about to move and have too much packing to do.

Just getting all the info I need to be prepared.