Tulwar scabbard

Tim Simmons · 6th January 2008, 10:07 PM

That is very nice! is the chape the only original part? Close ups would be really nice to see, I do not think anybody is expecting miracles. Perhaps you have preformed one

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Pukka Bundook · 6th January 2008, 10:44 PM

I thank you for all the kind words. Pleased you like it!

Alex,
The 'white' you see through the piercings, is actually gold foil, it just looks white with the camera flash.

Tim,
The middle and bottom fitting are original, I only made the top one, (Plus wood, as it was half missing and a bit past it.)

I'll try and get a close-up or two for you if you wish.

Thank you all again!
R.

ward · 6th January 2008, 10:50 PM

copper would probally be a better match

Pukka Bundook · 7th January 2008, 06:34 AM

Ward,
Thank you for your suggestion.
The original foil was a reddish gold colour. Very bright and shiney in the odd place, but was mostly done for, so I just used plain gold foil instead.
Think copper would be a bit too dull, though it does have a reddish look when bright.

R.

ward · 7th January 2008, 03:05 PM

Yes that shiny dark red is often used but I am not sure if you will be able to find it. copper was also used you can put a little laquer on it to brighten it up. Gold was generally not used on afghan pieces because of religous reasons

carlos · 7th January 2008, 04:34 PM

CONGRATULATIONS, IS A VERY NICE WORK!!
BEST REGARDS
CARLOS

Jens Nordlunde · 7th January 2008, 05:10 PM

Richard,

Having seen the old scabbard, I fully agree with all the ohhh’s and ahhhh’s. It is really remarkable what you have ended up with – I only wished we did not live so far apart.

Jens

7th January 2008, 04:34 PM	#6
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 755	OOOOHHH! CONGRATULATIONS, IS A VERY NICE WORK!! BEST REGARDS CARLOS

6th January 2008, 10:07 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,925	That is very nice! is the chape the only original part? Close ups would be really nice to see, I do not think anybody is expecting miracles. Perhaps you have preformed one .

6th January 2008, 10:44 PM	#2
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	I thank you for all the kind words. Pleased you like it! Alex, The 'white' you see through the piercings, is actually gold foil, it just looks white with the camera flash. Tim, The middle and bottom fitting are original, I only made the top one, (Plus wood, as it was half missing and a bit past it.) I'll try and get a close-up or two for you if you wish. Thank you all again! R.

6th January 2008, 10:50 PM	#3
ward Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 637	copper would probally be a better match

7th January 2008, 06:34 AM	#4
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Ward, Thank you for your suggestion. The original foil was a reddish gold colour. Very bright and shiney in the odd place, but was mostly done for, so I just used plain gold foil instead. Think copper would be a bit too dull, though it does have a reddish look when bright. R.

7th January 2008, 03:05 PM	#5
ward Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 637	Yes that shiny dark red is often used but I am not sure if you will be able to find it. copper was also used you can put a little laquer on it to brighten it up. Gold was generally not used on afghan pieces because of religous reasons

7th January 2008, 05:10 PM	#7
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Richard, Having seen the old scabbard, I fully agree with all the ohhh’s and ahhhh’s. It is really remarkable what you have ended up with – I only wished we did not live so far apart. Jens