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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2009 17:43:04 GMT
I was curious how to put gold lines etc on a tsuba.
Would you just use a gold marker, then lacquer the tsuba, or would you use something out there that I haven't heard of?
Perhaps a gold marker with real gold flake, then you heat up the tsuba till the gold melts into it?
Anyway, just wondering how I'd get gold designs on my tsuba.
Any type of fix would be good, but a real gold permanent fix would be better. Or at least the type of stuff you see on tsubas from the past that have lasted 100 years or so would be good.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks guys, Adam
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2009 17:57:46 GMT
you can get really good gold paint at craft stores. as long as its enamel based it shouldn't need to be coated.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2009 18:17:54 GMT
Go to Brownells.com and look at their Gold Lode Gold Inlay Kit.
It may be what you are after, and it is real 23K gold.
Chuck
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2009 18:38:02 GMT
that would be great but I'm curious how well it sticks...
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2009 18:39:17 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2009 19:48:56 GMT
It sticks very well.
Its primary use as marketed by Brownells is for filling in engraving on firearms receivers. I've found it to be very durable on deeper engraving, and even on shallower engraving it is an absolute bear to remove.
Follow the directions closely, and you may find it useful to order extra cleaner, as the provided ammount in the kit is somewhat lacking as it evaporates rapidly.
Chuck
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2009 21:49:27 GMT
but it can only be used on engravings right? as in sub surface marks. it could not be used on the raised portions of the design correct?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2009 4:13:20 GMT
Thanks, while I was asleep my lieutenant asked all the important questions.
I don't mind trying to engrave the tsuba first, but then I need to find a way to engrave... Any suggestions. I'm gussing I could buy an engraving pen, or perhaps I could take it to a jewelery engraver and have them do the design, then I could go home and use the kit you recommended. In fact, thats probably the best bet.
Also the goldleaf option is alright, but how sturdy is it.. I mean it seems like it would just flake off if you're not careful. I assume you would lacquer the whole tsuba a matt type finish and it would be fine.
Would you have to lacquer when using the gold inlay option?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2009 22:10:02 GMT
but it can only be used on engravings right? as in sub surface marks. it could not be used on the raised portions of the design correct? I have personally only used it on engravings to fill them, I do not know how durable it would be on the raised portions. It is very difficult to remove once applied, so I would guess that it would have some durability, but I can not speak from first hand experience. Chuck
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2009 19:00:52 GMT
How do you section off the parts to NOT be golden?
As in, I have a bunch of recessd marks on my tsuba, but I only want certian places to be gold.. Do I only put the sticky bonder into the grooves? OR do I need to do more then that?
Best, ADam
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2009 21:32:25 GMT
Thats the basic idea.
I found that it was easy to work with a fine brush, good light, and a magnifier . The finer your control, and the better you can see, the better the end result will be.
Chuck
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Post by sicheah on Sept 24, 2009 21:59:26 GMT
Hi Adam, you might wanna try rub n buff by Amaco. It is a wax based product that is easily available on the web.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2009 9:37:10 GMT
Anyone know how to engrave iron? What tools would I need, and are there little electronic engravers that don't cost a lot?
Adam
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