Thread: Source for Ivory for razor scale repair?

Originally Posted by medicevans

Not to get too far off topic, but.....
Does the mineral oil or ren wax keep the water from shaving out of the scales?

No, thats why both are used by museums and collectors of high grade Netsuki (SP)?
Ivory wants to be at equalibrium with it's surroundings,it has to be able to transpire (breath)
Best way I have found to put a high gloss polish on Ivory is to take it down to about 600 grit,than using White compound on a dedicated soft wheel,polish it,than treat it with Mineral oil,that will bring out the grain.
One thing I always tell people that buy Ivory,my humidity here in Kali is about 40% Year round, You live in Florida,Let it set for a few weeks before doing your final fittings,It can move as much as .004.
This is esp. critical for inlay work and the people that use Ivory for pool que ferrells.
Those that do razors scales,keep the blades a tad on the loose side when pinning,check back in a week.
One other thing,when final sanding,DO NOT use Black wet or dry,the black color will get into the grain and stain it.