Truthfully, I'm at a loss for words. I never thought I'd hear the words style, creative or artistic applied to my work. It's humbling to say the least. Thanks again to all who view and a special thanks to those who comment.
Ed--I'm considering that one, but a bit afraid that Jeff won't let me post it! [}
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Mudder--We'll talk. When's your birthday? [
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Shane--A little variation on my usual process here. This one has my home brew friction finish (Russ F's formula, less the beeswax)--two thin coats with MM8000 and MM12000 between. Then two thin coats or lacquer--again with MM8000 and MM12000 between. A final light touch of MM12000 and my standard top coat. I used a trick I stole from other turners on getting down into the beads...wadded up cotton cloth wrapped by a piece of linen. I used my new Mag-Eye (thanks, Ed D!) to make sure every surface was coated and that each coated surface was properly burnished. [8D]
By the way, you folks and the hundreds of others on the site are surely an inspiration. Your encouragement is magnificent and appreciated...more than you can know.