That is very nice of you bud and I would like very much to take you up on that offer .as not to spoil my daily user plus I get to show off other skills on iron
Axe graving and haft Celtic design
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That is very nice of you bud and I would like very much to take you up on that offer .as not to spoil my daily user plus I get to show off other skills on iron
Nice work Trev. Not so keen on the carved bit, but the engraving looks good
I'm pleased with the graving too bud only did the haft to show it could be done and also in colour to be fair the carving would look better in more subdued colours ie browns .
Mmmmm just remembered I've a little axe tucked away in my kit box that will do nicely for the file work project today .
Pics to follow later.
Is there anything in particular you guys would like to see graved on my little axe this one may end up on the swap shop or GIO .or would you rather see the file work and leave the axe sides blank .
Your choice people let me know.
Pics to follow later.
Is there anything in particular you guys would like to see graved on my little axe this one may end up on the swap shop or GIO .or would you rather see the file work and leave the axe sides blank .
Your choice people let me know.
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Dreadhead
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TurboGirl
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I think the colour on the knotwork handle really lifts it out and the head design... phhwwwoooaaaar, thats VERY nice... you got a great and unique sense of style, Trev Noones done work like that before that I've seen!
Noones done work like that before that I've seen!
Well guys n gals all i can say is thanks for all the great comments so far just looking forward to doing more of it and alot more different designs .
Really!!!!! never heard of that before. How long should i soak it for ?and what vinegar bud ?ill give that a go ,was thinking of gun blueing .
Cheap store bought white vinegar - for as long as it takes to go black (2-8hrs). Give it a wipe with white spirits first to degrease it. You could just fill in the engraved bits with mustard/ketchup/saladcream/brownsauce or other vinegary condiment and leave it too.
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That's my favourite design so far. Looks good. Very flowing. I like it.
As said before, choose your style and don't go overboard trying to show too much on one item. It kind of spoils your great work by cluttering it. Design something for you, or in one style and show that off. Then move on. Looks so much better.
That picture (if I edited your post right) is the muts. That on both sides and that's it would be stunning.
All that said, we all have different tastes so what do I know
That's my favourite design so far. Looks good. Very flowing. I like it.
As said before, choose your style and don't go overboard trying to show too much on one item. It kind of spoils your great work by cluttering it. Design something for you, or in one style and show that off. Then move on. Looks so much better.
That picture (if I edited your post right) is the muts. That on both sides and that's it would be stunning.
All that said, we all have different tastes so what do I know
Thank you bud for your kind comments .
The only reason there is a couple of designs to look at on this axe is I don't have any other tools left to show what else I can do this is the tip of the iceberg really .i have the other axe in the other thread all finished now all I can do is sit and wait see if there is any interest in my graving.im also very interested in file work so I'm wanting more info on styles and how to do the fancy stuff.
Epoxy inlays would just fall out bud unless you spent copious amounts of hours rebating the graving to a depth that would sustain the epoxy .
Good idea though.
File work is something I want to try too. Just not got round to it yet
I like that vine pattern you see on some knives and fancy trying it. But I'm never sure if the file work should remain open or be filled in with epoxy on the handle section. And how to so this. Its all learning I guess.
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