I started working on these brushes today. The first two are spalted something and the second two are oak. I did the first two together, and I made a mistake in the measurements so they are shorter than I had intended. The last two are what I was aiming for. I was too close to the work to see my mistake. Oh well. They will still be serviceable brushes. I used the four synthetic knots I have for these pictures. Next, I will be sealing and clear coating with polycrylic. Then, I will brand them and set the knots. They will be JR#288 through JR#291 when they are finished. Spalted tamarind. I think this knot really makes this handle pop. Spalted Tamarind with the timberwolf synthetic. I think the color matches this handle, too. Oak with the Cashmere synthetic. Oak with the Tuxedo synthetic.
You're making it harder and harder for someone to pick their favorite style. But I do like #288 and #290, nice job Jim.
As usual, the brushes look great Jim All look great but I particularly like the way you matched knot colors with the the color of the grain in the wood on 288 and 289.
I have two coats of polycrylic on the handles. I marked them with their numbers, but I have not engraved and painted the numbers yet. I will do that later today. So, in the mean time, I took these pictures.
How does one go about (a) getting one of the fabulous brushes (400 handle in particular) and (b) becoming a JROC member?
1. Welcome to TSD. Go to the Welcome Center and introduce yourself for a proper welcome. 2. We can work out something through PMs. I will initiate. 3. Adopting a JR brush will make you a JROC member in good standing.
Don't forget to tell him about wearing a clean saffron-colored loin cloth while sacrificing a year old he-goat, Jim.
Jim are the knots set permanently in these handles? I really like #288 but am thinking about a different knot. Are these drilled for 24mm knots ?
