David, welcome to the forum and the ABS. Like Dan says, if you have any questions ask away and we will do our best to answer them. I look forward to s...
I will agree with that completely Karl, and yours to teach. Brion
Excellent posts you all. Karl you nailed it, could not have said it better. The people I have met and the many friends all over the world are worth mu...
Robert, I usually mix it to the consistency of cake icing or close. I use a paintbrush to apply it. Small artists brush. Just a cheap one that you can...
Actually Ed, I have found that keeping the clay a consistent thickness works better. Even with 1084. The trick is to get the blade heated evenly throu...
Hello Ed. Well 1084 does not get the best hamons, due to it's higher manganese content, but I have gotten some nice ones in 1084, Aldos 1084. That bei...
Interesting question Chad. Personally I did not get the ratings for monetary value. My reason was I wanted to become a better maker and the ratings gi...
I was asked by a couple of people about doing a demo/talk on bringing out the hamon on a blade. So if we can fit it in I would be glad to do it. Some ...
I plan to be there Steve so you got me. I am sure there will not be great suckage , I think it is a great idea. But letting us know what projects th...
Looks great Steve. I am more than willing to help with "stump the mastersmith" and whatever else you need me to do. I am curious to see how you do you...
Congratulations Mike. I know you will do a great job with it. Also thank you J.R. for doing this for the ABS. Brion
Sounds like a good plan Ed. I do like the sketching the design out for the customer and letting them decide. Thats the way I usually do it unless they...
No you rock Lon. Excellent work in pulling this together. Great job. Brion
Ed, a number of people make a thumb ramp in front of the guard using a checkering file. I would think you could do that then slightly round the spine ...
Hello David. Ideally you want dead soft wire as the twisting will work harden the wire somewhat. Riogrande Jewelry Supply has dead soft gold wire and ...