Fun with chemistry

[unclearthur]

Here are the last batch of pipes. I used a bit of chemical magic to do the understain. First a quick bath in a strong tannin followed by a wipe with a solution of steel wool dissolved in white vinegar.

 

[domd]

Very nice!

 

[bubbadreier]

Looking good!!

 

[unclearthur]

The top one goes to Jeremiah. The next one is for Lawrence. The rest are looking for a good home.

 

[dd951]

Beautiful

 

[hobie1dog]

How do you get on the "A" list? is that like on Animal House with them being on "Double Secret Probation"?
Sign me up for the Double Secret Invitation Only Pre-Bid Notification List. :P

 

[puffintuff]

You do good work unclearthur.

 

[collin]

Very nice looking pipes Uncle!!
Lovin' the idea of the old timey stain! I've replicated several old firearms so I know how much fun it is!
Very nice indeed! :clap:

 

[hilojohnny]

Hey Arthur....not only a craftsman but also an alchemist....Well Done!.... :clap:

 

[schmitzbitz]

Wow, you do some nice work sir!

 

[pappy]

Nice work! :worship: PM sent!

 

[unclearthur]

Got it Pappy

 

[lordnoble]

I really like how they turned out! PM Sent!
-Jason

 

[cortezattic]

Hey Dr. Frankenfinish, do ya do any blending? Mwuh-ha-ha :twisted:

 

[bowhatchie]

Pm sent/.

 

[igloo]

Wonderful work . The finish is extra nice and the shapes are very creative . :worship:

 

[jeepraines]

very nice! someday....

 

[unclearthur]

Cortez, for many years my blending was strictly of a liquid kind. Now with all my medications I can't do that , so I am playing with a bit of tobacco blending.

 

[unclearthur]

All the puppies have found a home. As soon as the next litter is ready I will post more.

 

[ejames]

Unc, I once experimented with that staining method. Used strong tea to get my tannins,worked OK. Seems like I saw this on the pipe makers forum.They were getting some very nice colors. Been meaning to get some tannins and try it again-maybe someday....

Nice work BTW!