Simulation Ivory Shaving Brush

[Jim in Oakville]

Hi,

I had an idea for a shaving brush made with simulation ivory (Craft Supply) with a cabochon set into the base.

Here is the result of my idea.

I have a black onyx cabochon

And a malachite cabochon…

The Silver Tipped Badger brush is from Anthony

Now which one will I Use?[8D]


Critiques are welcome please

 

[Rifleman1776]

Very elegant looking. Excellent work.

 

[edman2]

GO GREEN!

 

[txbob]

Beautiful work!

 

[PenWorks]

Nice touch Jim, looks great. I din't know CSU have Alt ivory that big.

 

[Jim in Oakville]

Originally posted by PenWorks
<br />Nice touch Jim, looks great. I din't know CSU have Alt ivory that big.

Thanks Anthony,

Yes, the sell 1 1/2" x 12" bars, I got 5 pieces out of one bar.

I wanted the brush to stand up, so I recessed the cabouchon, but it looks deep to me, but any shallower than seen here and it would fall over....I am not sure now if standing Up is so important, what has your experience been with that?

 

[jaywood1207]

Nice job Jim. I prefer the green.

 

[jthompson1995]

Very classy looking, I like the black better in this case. You could also try making a stand to hang the brush instead of standing it up. Than you get to see the cabachon more, too.

 

[Gary Max]

Dang---I like that---I have a couple of the brushes headed this way if my friend didn't forget me-----HINT

 

[rhahnfl]

Very nice!!!! I like the green one best also. []

 

[Jim in Oakville]

Originally posted by jthompson1995
<br />Very classy looking, I like the black better in this case. You could also try making a stand to hang the brush instead of standing it up. Than you get to see the cabachon more, too.

Thank YOu Jason,

I struggled with that in making this first one, I wanted it to stand, but to do so I had to recess the cabochon as you see it.

Your idea of a stand is a really good one!

Now I wonder where I can get a stand....hmmmm

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[PenWorks]

JIm, I think the bottom needs to be flat, so it can stand. My next batch I make,I am going to recess
the lower portion of the handle, to fit the stands on the market by The Art of Shaving.

 

[Jim in Oakville]

I reshaped the bottom on one and made a second one to see if I like the look of a rounded bottom...these will need stands!

 

[ahoiberg]

real nice man, i love those!