Revolutionary War Poly-Chrome Horn.

[omarick1948]

Some here may not realize it, but there was a way of adding color to powder horns in Colonial America in which ink or other color pigment was applied to the engraving. This horn is an example of such a horn inspired from a Revolutionary War powder horns using poly-chrome finish.

Thanks for looking, Rick

 

[hoochiepapa]

:thumbsup: :hatsoff: :bow:

 

[jeremiah ingraham]

Very nice work sir. Do you use RIT dye, or India ink? Or am I way off in both guesses?

 

[SgtErv]

Outstanding work!

 

[Obi-Wan Cannoli]

superb work :hatsoff:

 

[steve free]

That is an unreal piece of work! It would be an honor to own a horn like that. :bow:

 

[Obi-Wan Cannoli]

hypothetically speaking, what should a buyer expect to pay when they want to get into this level of horn?

 

[DOUBLEDEUCE 1]

That is stunning. Another beautiful piece! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 

[S.Kenton]

I like it!

 

[Tallswife]

Beautiful!!

 

[omarick1948]

Very nice work sir. Do you use RIT dye, or India ink? Or am I way off in both guesses?

I have used both before, but not on this horn.

 

[jeremiah ingraham]

O.K. thank you. I was just curious for when I finally get around to completing one of my many partially done projects.

 

[Stumpkiller]

Beautiful work - as always. :thumbsup:

 

[Obi-Wan Cannoli]

do you use anything special for the metal anchor point on the cap? thank you

 

[BillinOregon]

Rick, you've outdone yourself.

 

[tenngun]

:hatsoff: I love your work

 

[omarick1948]

do you use anything special for the metal anchor point on the cap? thank you

Are you talking about the base plug strap staple? If you are, it is made with heavy gage wire.

 

[Obi-Wan Cannoli]

thank you

 

[Obi-Wan Cannoli]

do you use anything special for the metal anchor point on the cap? thank you

Are you talking about the base plug strap staple? If you are, it is made with heavy gage wire.

what diameter is the wire? I have all sorts of pin stock, or I could just work a nail down? Thank you

 

[MSW]

don't know what Rick uses ... I will (of course) defer to his judgment in any phase or detail of horn making, inasmuch as he is the undisputed master. While I crawl on my belly, he soars as would an eagle.

I use bits of coat hanger wire, but I would guess that a bit of nail would serve as well or better.

good luck with your project.