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Bless your heart … you’ve done work to rival the old masters!
BRAVO … you did exceptionally well, huzzah!
BRAVO … you did exceptionally well, huzzah!
Hank.....I don't know how to say it with enough passion.......but you are a proven gunsmith of the ages.....extremely well done!!! So Proud!!! Now go out and video sparking a few iron pyrites against that pan, firing off a few volleys.....that way you have proofed your art!!!
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Greetings,
Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm not very good with computer stuff but if there's anything I can help with I'm more than happy to share information.
Hank
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Thank you very much. I plan to try to video. But for me I've had better luck figuring out 16th Centry Technology than 21st Century Electronics.
HankVery bonny work, Hank!
What material is the inlay?
It looks like bone, but wonder if horn?
Easier to bend horn than bone!
What material is the inlay?
It looks like bone, but wonder if horn?
Easier to bend horn than bone!
Hank:
There are some PHENOMENAL examples of inlay on this piece here to emulate!
https://auctions.morphyauctions.com/lot-480152.aspx
Examples:
I downloaded HUGE copies of the pictures in that link, as that is the level of work that I'll aspire to ... once retired that is!
There are some PHENOMENAL examples of inlay on this piece here to emulate!
https://auctions.morphyauctions.com/lot-480152.aspx
Examples:
I downloaded HUGE copies of the pictures in that link, as that is the level of work that I'll aspire to ... once retired that is!
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Greetings Richard,
You have a very good eye. It is in fact Bone. And it is actually Camel Leg Bone aka the 3rd Metacarpal or the Cannon Bone. Everything that's "white" is Bone. Hank
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Greetings Flint,
The works you have posted are truly fantastic. My next thought is something you've probably thought of but what I've found is that you shouldn't wait to do things you have a passion for. Time sneaks up on you and stuff you took for granted are now more difficult. Save a little time each day to practice. Like I say you're probably more than aware of this thought. I really enjoy your post of original works of Art. And it leaves me more impressed when I try to do it. Hank
Likewise, Hank! I aspire to your level!
Bolek posted a little inlay style guide on his Facebook today, which could be a good place to get started.
That’s exquisite. Art in every way. Congratulations on a splendid achievement!!!
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Greetings, Thank you for putting Bolek's sketches on the Forum. It's good to see them. For me I can write an email and text but not a clue about face book or the other things. Again, Thank you. I really like having as much information as I can find. Hank
Unfortunately, none of us can truly reach the inlay abilities of the old masters because we know what a lion looks like.
The cowardly lion wants some courage ...
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Hank: That brace of pistols are magnificent. I'm speechless. Some peoples brain to hand skills just amaze me.
Rick
Rick
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Greetings,
Thank you very much for your kind thoughts and appreciate my efforts. And I must thank you for a photo of the Stands you used in a post about a "Mendi" lock/Wheellock Pistol that you and Flint were discussing. I studied your photo to make some for myself. Later,Hank
Hank,
I have never gone into how strips of bone were aooarently "bent" into curves like wire can be.
Maybe soaking in vinegar.....
At an opportune time, I would appreciate a brief explanation of such work!
On my own work, l have used inlays of orgnic and geometric form, but kept to wire for tightly curled inlays.
Thank you my friend,
Richard.
I have never gone into how strips of bone were aooarently "bent" into curves like wire can be.
Maybe soaking in vinegar.....
At an opportune time, I would appreciate a brief explanation of such work!
On my own work, l have used inlays of orgnic and geometric form, but kept to wire for tightly curled inlays.
Thank you my friend,
Richard.
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