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Ax head Patina

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Re: Ax head Patina
Reply #60 on: December 20, 2011, 07:54:41 AM
It started off a bit shinier in reply no36 in this thread  :)

i prefer a used look tony  :)


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Re: Ax head Patina
Reply #61 on: December 20, 2011, 08:54:33 PM
I was hoping someone would ask me how I darkened the handle from



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I used 'Van Dyke crystals' which are a natural product made from walnut shells then added a coat of linseed oil   :salute:   :D
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Re: Ax head Patina
Reply #62 on: December 21, 2011, 11:37:08 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. :tu:
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Ax head Patina
Reply #63 on: December 22, 2011, 01:02:09 AM
I too wondered but thought it would be a stain. Will have to look out for that stuff.


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Re: Ax head Patina
Reply #64 on: December 22, 2011, 06:32:10 PM
I'm glad you asked  :D

You can find it 2/3 down this page  :salute:

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  :tu:
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Re: Ax head Patina
Reply #65 on: December 29, 2011, 10:56:03 AM
Finnaly got my camera back,i made a quick cap thingy for it  :D love this axe  :tu:



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Re: Ax head Patina
Reply #66 on: December 29, 2011, 12:29:18 PM
It looks at home there Mate  :tu:

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Re: Ax head Patina
Reply #67 on: December 29, 2011, 12:40:36 PM
It looks at home there Mate  :tu:

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


 

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