Dove A.M.M. Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 I'm new to this carving forum, so I hope this won't be too boring for you all, as I see so much talent and lovely work here. This post is showing the beef bone rough out that I am doing as a test piece. I haven't done very much small scale carving, and haven't carved much in quite a number of years. I probably will not attempt to stain this piece, as I am having enough challenge just to get the shape in. Since my flex shaft dremel is not up and running yet, I'm doing this with just the hand held motor type. I find that none of the tips I have get the fine polish I am after, so am actually thinking of glueing pieces of wet/dry sandpaper to toothpicks so I can get down to the fine fine grits for polish. There is one question I have and hope that anyone can give me some feedback: Can polishing mediums that are used to buff and high polish stone be used on bone as well?...(providing they are white)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James7 Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 As I am only new to carving myself, I can't really answer your question, but i can say that looks like it'll be lovely piece, and welcome! James. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Seton-Browne Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 good old fashioned metal polish such as 'Brasso' is a very fine abrasive and works well on beef bone. Only needs putting on and plishing off with a cloth if you have sanded to your desired finish already. Will give a high white finish. Sandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dove A.M.M. Posted December 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 good old fashioned metal polish such as 'Brasso' is a very fine abrasive and works well on beef bone.Only needs putting on and plishing off with a cloth if you have sanded to your desired finish already. Will give a high white finish. Sandy Sounds good Sandy, thanks. That's actually something I can probably locate here in the boonies where I live. Your piece is inspiring, to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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