Author Topic: Ax head Patina (Read 2266 times)

Zed · « **Reply #60 on:** December 20, 2011, 06:54:41 AM »

It started off a bit shinier in reply no36 in this thread

i prefer a used look tony

sparky415 · « **Reply #61 on:** December 20, 2011, 07:54:33 PM »

I was hoping someone would ask me how I darkened the handle from

To

I used 'Van Dyke crystals' which are a natural product made from walnut shells then added a coat of linseed oil

Gareth · « **Reply #62 on:** December 21, 2011, 10:37:08 PM »

So Tony how did you darken the han.....

Quite honestly I was wondering but I rather assumed that you'd already said and I'd missed it.

Looks very nice though mate.

Farmman · « **Reply #63 on:** December 22, 2011, 12:02:09 AM »

I too wondered but thought it would be a stain. Will have to look out for that stuff.

sparky415 · « **Reply #64 on:** December 22, 2011, 05:32:10 PM »

I'm glad you asked

You can find it 2/3 down this page

http://www.thestickman.co.uk/tools.htm

I was really pleased with the result as it covered the vinegar/rust stain left from when I did the head

Zed · « **Reply #65 on:** December 29, 2011, 09:56:03 AM »

Finnaly got my camera back,i made a quick cap thingy for it

love this axe

sparky415 · « **Reply #66 on:** December 29, 2011, 11:29:18 AM »

It looks at home there Mate

Zed · « **Reply #67 on:** December 29, 2011, 11:40:36 AM »

It looks at home there Mate

its great mate, i just need the kids to go back too school so i can get chopping