Latest brush

[Bullseye]

Here is my latest, Ebonized walnut, TGN 20mm Finest w/extra hair, 50mm loft, 55mm tall handle.

 

[alexo]

Very nice, it almost looks alive in the second picture.

 

[dpmtherrien]

Nice looking brush. Enjoy it.

 

[wilsondude]

Show off.

 

[JPM]

That's a beauty!

 

[drburt]

I'm jealous.

Burt

 

[warlandsboy]

Wow that's sharp! Love long-handled, dark/black brushes!

 

[Schwert]

Nice

 

[pauls51]

Very nice brush...

 

[beginish]

Great brush

 

[rdeakle]

Very nice.

 

[Bullseye]

Thanks for the kind words.
I'm surprized no one asked about "ebonizing". It is a reaction with the tannin in the wood fiber and a solution of vinagar/iron (steelwoo,l rusty nails, etc.). It is applied to the wood and will turn black.
My next one may not be of great interest here, a blush brush for the wife.

Mark

 

[Lucky11453]

I said it once and I will say it again, love that style handle. The avatar reads Bullseye and that's what it is, well done Mark!

 

[JCD]

I'm intrigued by your ebonizing process very ingenious. How deep does the ebonization procees penetrate the wood? Is it a lasting color?
You have a beautiful brush please post a pic of your wife's brush as well.

 

[texbilly]

I'm intrigued by your ebonizing process very ingenious. How deep does the ebonization procees penetrate the wood? Is it a lasting color?
You have a beautiful brush please post a pic of your wife's brush as well.

Yes, and how well does it seal? Beautiful brush!

 

[Bullseye]

Yes, and how well does it seal? Beautiful brush!

It is like a stain, but it is reacting with the wood fiber, not just tinting or dyeing. It does need to be covered with a finish, would not be a durable finish on it's own.

Mark