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Ahtuwisae

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Rogers Rangers tumbler
« on: April 23, 2012, 02:46:25 AM »
This is probably my favorite I have done so far.  It is 2 3/4 inches tall, 1 3/4 across at the top, and 1 1/4 inch across at the bottom.  Roger's Rangers cipher on one side and personalization on the other.  aged with aquafortis.





And a pretty pic..notice the Kris Polizzi strap at the bottom right....to been seen in full on a horn post.
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Offline Jerry V Lape

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Re: Rogers Rangers tumbler
« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2012, 06:54:35 AM »
Nice work, love the color.  I am familiar with AquaFortis use on maple, but haven't tried it on horn.  What is your technique for horn? 
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Ahtuwisae

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Re: Rogers Rangers tumbler
« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2012, 03:43:32 PM »
Quote from: Jerry V Lape on April 23, 2012, 06:54:35 AM
Nice work, love the color.  I am familiar with AquaFortis use on maple, but haven't tried it on horn.  What is your technique for horn? 

I gove the horn a nice alcohol bath..either wipe it down or in this case soak for about 10 - 15 minutes and then air dry.  I then wipe on the aquafortis with a papertowel and let sit for about 10-15 minutes...then apply heat with a heat gun and repeat the process until desired darkness is acheived.  Magic maple stain works well too but both are acidic so a neutralizer is imperative.  Once neutralized...I then use a powdered tempera paint (black) and paste wax mix, applied and then heated and rubbed to an aged finish.  When you buff it out some will come offand some will stay giving it a real nice aged appearance.  On a cup I do not do the inside.  the inside is treated with a beargrease/beeswax mix and buffed smooth by hand. 
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Offline Tim Crosby

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Re: Rogers Rangers tumbler
« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2012, 04:07:16 PM »
 How do you top that? Well done.

  Tim C.
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Re: Rogers Rangers tumbler
« Reply #4 on: April 23, 2012, 05:16:08 PM »
John, .. Show them the picture where you can see your thumb through the horn! __ Show how really transparent that horn cup is!

Rick
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Ahtuwisae

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Re: Rogers Rangers tumbler
« Reply #5 on: April 23, 2012, 06:47:45 PM »
Quote from: Horner75 on April 23, 2012, 05:16:08 PM
John, .. Show them the picture where you can see your thumb through the horn! __ Show how really transparent that horn cup is!

Rick

That was the patchbox Rick...
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Offline Scout

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Re: Rogers Rangers tumbler
« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2012, 04:29:10 AM »
The finish is superb! Nice work ! How much bench time do you have in it?
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Offline Shreckmeister

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Re: Rogers Rangers tumbler
« Reply #7 on: April 24, 2012, 02:31:55 PM »
Extra nice.  Great subject choice.  Great color..  was it for a customer?
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Re: Rogers Rangers tumbler
« Reply #8 on: April 24, 2012, 03:39:55 PM »
Quote from: Ole Scout on April 24, 2012, 04:29:10 AM
The finish is superb! Nice work ! How much bench time do you have in it?

About 40 minutes to make...about 2 hours in the scrimshaw
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Re: Rogers Rangers tumbler
« Reply #9 on: April 24, 2012, 11:38:51 PM »
Quote from: Ahtuwisae on April 24, 2012, 03:39:55 PM
Quote from: Ole Scout on April 24, 2012, 04:29:10 AM
The finish is superb! Nice work ! How much bench time do you have in it?

About 40 minutes to make...about 2 hours in the scrimshaw

Thanks for sharing, you are a very talented craftsman.
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