A First Flask

[CBJ]

Hi folks,

Finally finished my flask today and was reasonably pleased with how it turned out. The little scuffs on the leather let it down but I suppose it gives it character.

I used the bain marie method ( 2 x 800g blocks of pure bees wax). For the stopper I used a bit of spalted beech for the top, a bit of ash for the plug and a leather disc in between to see if I could get a good seal. The whole lot was put in the wax with the flask and then wiped.

It holds just over a pint.

A big thanks must go to Eric Methven for an excellent tutorial.


All the best

Craig

 

[blacktimberwolf]

That looks great !...... hard to believe it's your first flask, Excellent work.......nice colour & finish on the leather too & that's a cool little stopper.................................1.6 Kg of beeswax ! that must be worth a bob or two.

Well done!

 

[woof]

That realy is excelent well done.

Rob

 

[ateallthepies]

Very nice!

I take it the wax is what makes it water tight?

Steve.

 

[woodgrain]

If you don't mind me asking and please feel free to reply via PM, what did the beeswax cost?

This is something I've wanted to do for a wee while but but have thus far been put off by the cost of beeswax.

Thanks,
Graeme

 

[Barn Owl]

Looks fantastic Craig.

 

[Bardster]

Excellent work, you should be well proud of that!

 

[Eric_Methven]

That's spot on mate. Thought it was one of mine when I first looked at the picture.
Cracking first flask.

Eric

 

[RichardIT]

That looks lovely


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[CBJ]

Thanks folks your feedback is much appreciated.

ateallthepies: Yeah mate the wax seals everything up. Here is Erics tutorial, Very easy to follow and plenty of pics so you can see what you are doing.

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74802&highlight=leather+flask

Woodgrain: I bought 4 large blocks of pure bees wax ( approx 800g each) from Paynes Bee Farm ( No association) http://www.paynesbeefarm.co.uk/beeswax-products/

and with tax and shipping it came in at £31.56. Now I only melted 2 blocks and had lots left, but as Eric told me it will all depend on the size of the container you use to melt the wax.

The one I used, is mixing bowl and it holds approx 4 1/2 litres

What was left:

hope that helps

all the best

Craig

 

[Silverhill]

Wow, that looks amazing! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Tengu]

CJB, thats a very good price for wax

 

[Biker]

Sweet looking flask that. VERY well done!

 

[Retired Member southey]

Brilliant, great work matey!

 

[CBJ]

thanks chaps,


Tengu: Yeah it was the best I could find and im glad as I thought I would have to sell a kidney to get enough.

atb

Craig

 

[Bushcraft Betty]

Oooh! That's a purty bottle. I'm liking that.

 

[CBJ]

Thank you Betty, Im glad it meets your approval and would willingly send it to you our Bushcraft queen .....


( chants:Betty likes my bottle, Betty likes my bottle )

atb

Craig

 

[Bushcraft Betty]

Thank you Betty, Im glad it meets your approval and would willingly send it to you our Bushcraft queen .....


( chants:Betty likes my bottle, Betty likes my bottle )

atb

Craig

Aw, thanks Craig babe. I already got one though. Eric Methven gave me one. Then afterwards he gave me a bottle! lol.