Carved ivory handles on Indian edged weapons

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Carved ivory handles on Indian edged weapons

22nd November 2016, 04:31 PM

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Roland_M

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Originally Posted by rand

Likhari,

Have you pondered removing the shellack from the ivory, it could make a very dramatic difference.

rand

Rand,

how exactly did you removed the shellack? Until now I removed shellack with Aceton or Nitro thinner from steel and silver but I think Aceton or Nitro might be too strong for ivory or wood.

Thank you,
Roland

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