Jim Kelso Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 For those doing metalwork, I'm going to be ordering some of the Japanese migaki-bake(horsehair brushes). You can see my spiel here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekrem Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 For those doing metalwork, I'm going to be ordering some of the Japanese migaki-bake(horsehair brushes). You can see my spiel here <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi Jim, That sounds interesting. Do you use that brush, before patination, after you pickle the pieces? By the way, I've solved the problem with the "Adobe Reader". Thanks Best Regards, dagistanli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted November 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 Hi dagistanli, The brush is used just before the patination. Glad to hear that the Adobe Reader has sorted out. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Blades Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 For those of us not in the USA but with access to a small and very hairy pony can I proffer the following. Get a pair of sharp scissors and sneak round it's back end , Cut off an 8" length whilst bribing with a bit of hay. and make your escape. Wash it and bind it with butchers string. The white one underneath is a glass fibre brush I bought from Cooksons which is obviously based on the same principle (about $5) . If any one else wants one it will be ready in about a year ,two years if you want thicker! For those of you who worry we cut off the end of her tail or else it drags in the mud in the winter Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ford hallam Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 Excellent Tim, self-sufficiency! an alternative source and one that yeilds a lot more tail, although not for the squeemish, is the knackers yard , also known as the abattoir. I made up a good stock that way when I used to live in Cornwall, about 9 years ago. Funny thing was, on the day I went there was a dolphin there as well, apparently washed ashore, poor thing. So, if anybody has a use for a dolphin skin send me a PM cheers, Ford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted November 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 Nice Tim, it's on my list to try to make one someday. Think I'll pass on the knackers' yard. Also, not sure I like the look of that left rear hoof. Check this out:Moscow Hide & Fur(horsetails) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert weinstock Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 Hi Jim,Is it too late to order one for me? If not, please do so. I can send you the $25 now or whenever. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted November 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 No, not too late at all, or for any one else. I might actually wait until after the Holidays. Hold off for now sending the $ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted January 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 OK, I'm getting close to ordering these things, so let me know if you'd like one(or more). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted February 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 I'm going to be ordering more of the migaki-bake. If you would like one, please let me know by PM or through my website. You can see the basic use HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guardian Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 For those doing metalwork, I'm going to be ordering some of the Japanese migaki-bake(horsehair brushes). You can see my spiel here Just buy a whole salted hoirsetail -- black goes for about 10 to 20 bucks, the white is double, they are full tails and very long, you can probably get a bunch of the brushes out of one -- I wrap them with the waxed nylon, the wax holds them up nicely -- you can get all of that from Crazy Crow in Texas, an Indian Craft supplier, or Moscow Hide and Fur in Washington state ---- http://www.hideandfur.com/ ---- http://www.crazycrow.com/Merchant2/merchan...ode=555-100-000 --- buying a bundle of the cheap black hair for 2 bucks or the thick bunch for 15 is what I do -- the trick is to wrap it so it supports itself -- -- Ellen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Hastings Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 I was considering getting my own from Japan through contacts, but I use these so much and they are so expensive I decided to go ahead and make them. I think I can get the hair for free, but even buying it, the brushes can be less than a $1 a piece. It will be nice to control the brush size and stiffness regardless. I will post pic my home made brushes of course Thanks though to Jim for the public offer. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted February 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Love to see a pic. Can you describe the process? Thanks Patrick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Hastings Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Love to see a pic. Can you describe the process?Thanks Patrick. I have not made any yet, but I will share my progress when I get some hair. I have some thoughts for process that might make it too easy Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janel Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Would human hair work? I have a few lengths of my own long hair from my various excursions into the long hair years of my younger years. I used to be able to sit on it, before cutting it off for a trip through the short hair years. Janel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted February 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Hmmm.... I suspect not so well. The brushing action is quite vigorous. I guess the horse is somewhere between yours and boar bristles for stiffness. Here is another link for horsehair mentioned by Dan Fronefield at the Bladesmiths' Forum: M&M Horsehair I'll bet they can offer info as to relative stiffness, etc. Sorry Patrick, I misunderstood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janel Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 I am glad that my hair is not that stiff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clive Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Anybody wanting to make thier own polishing brushes might try a good flyfishing shop. Most will sell a large assortment of hair and furs.. horse, moose, deer and calf tails that flyfishers use to make thier flies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted February 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Moose!! I'm goin' up t' hill!! (thanks for the tip, Clive) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted February 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 OK, last call either to order or bail. I'll contact those who have ordered in two days or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamingDragonDesigns Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Would human hair work? I have a few lengths of my own long hair from my various excursions into the long hair years of my younger years. I used to be able to sit on it, before cutting it off for a trip through the short hair years. Janel Have you thought of having it braided for jewelry use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janel Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 A young woman actually offered to braid something from some long strands when she saw the long hair, which she did after I collected some for her. I am not a jewelry sort of person, so such things would not be something done for myself. It is curiously interesting work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amati Lorenzo Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Just wanted to show my attempt. My wife did this for me, they use it also for cleaning kimono. Take care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Lorenzo, How are you doing - email me. Are you selling those - I will buy one - I have had no luck with what I have been useing. Teflon is good for alot of things but cleaning and polishing all in the same move is not one of them. They do look very good - do they work well for you? Love, Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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