30 Day Crew LE Brush Update
I made the first potential 30 DC brush last night, and put some finish on it this morning. It is not done- don't judge it by any noticeable faults, please.
I really like the shape, actually. I put a few different finishes on it to show folks different looks. The wood is a figured maple. If anyone isn't sure what that is, it is maple that has a wavy pattern perpendicular to the grain. In the pictures, it looks like horizontal lines in the finish. When you turn the wood in the light, the lines look different. It is quite noticeable in the natural colour brush beside it. The bulb top is painted an expresso colour. The stain on the main body is a dark walnut type colour. I like the natural look of the brush beside it. Lots of finish options.
It is quite large (all my brushes are, to be honest). I photographed it next to a standard size WD resin handle for comparison. I also photographed it beside my other 3 main brush types that I kept so you can see the types of styles I like to make.
My lettering set isn't in yet. Can't show samples of that yet, sorry. What i'm thinking is to 'punch' the letters after 2 coats of finish, paint the recesses (white or tan if dark finish, brown or black if light) and then put the final finish over top of that so that it doesn't run or fade.
Something like '30DC' or 'DAY
30CREW' on the bulb part and then LE and a # on the bottom?
After having a look, I'd like opinions on:
1. Whether this type of brush works for folks
2. What changes, if any, folks would like to see
3. Other finish options you'd like to see
4. If you are ok with a 26mm opening for a 24mm knot- other sizes are a hassle as I would have to change dimensions to keep it in proportion.
5. lettering- any great ideas out there?
Things for the group can go on the thread, but things just for me, please PM me.
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