Mary Diamond

Wonderful news!

Oooh, I love it! Very nicely done!

Ah, sorry to say, the rust will always find a way back, starting immediately (if not sooner) after you have set the piece down as “finished”. Be sure to oil (food-grade knife oil) immediately when finished. A rust eraser is also helpful to have on hand.

Nice find! Glad to hear you are on the mend…

Noted, thank you!

I got my Evaporust at my local O’Reilly auto parts store, though a quick search also shows Home Depot, Harbor Freight and Wal-Mart pickup availability. Plan on dedicating a cheap plastic tub (for rusty bit submersion and soaking) and funnel (for pouring the Evaporust back into the original container until you are ready for it again), and you will be all set for a number of repeated uses. Captain Pern kept a small sharpening stone with him, and skillfully sharpened my bone handle knife to a fine edge, while at FZ many moons ago, before I got into woodworking. I have since acquired a number of my own stones, and prefer the traditional stone methods, unless the edge is badly damaged. These folks are generous with their knowledge and patience, if you are inclined… https://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/Sharpening-Stones-C1.aspx?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Sharpening - Keyword&utm_term=sharpening stones&utm_content=sharpening stone-Opt

Had you considered recreating the green glass appearance with glass paint? I have used Pebeo to repair my WWII tin mug, and and happy to recommend them. You may wish to consider the Emerald color, thinned, to recreate the green glass color. https://en.pebeo.com/catalogue/loisirs-creatifs/couleurs-decoration/v160-colours https://www.dickblick.com/items/pebeo-vitrea-160-glass-paint-emerald-glossy-45-ml-bottle/

Bit of a drive for me… I will not be attending, but hope you have a great weekend!

Oooh, thank you for the above! Michael Bagsley, Matty Bottles, look sharp!

Ah, it sounds like you have an honourable occupation brewing, Picaroon!

I am already mentally designing, ready to put pencil to paper soon 😊

And welcome, again!

Welcome aboard, Corvus, and well met.

Please allow me to introduce Evapo-Rust. I have personally used this product on several projects, and wholeheartedly recommend it. Note that I would suspend the bone handle above the solution, to avoid damage or discoloration.

Ah, be still my heart!

Well done with the link! Our set is well used, the box long cast away…

Yes, yes, and yes - I think all the above sounds like an excellent course of action!

Ah, I am not completely adverse to a smaller size, as it does make it easier to get started carving. This might be especially useful if a border is going to be incorporated as a separate block. And, yet another link to share: https://tinyworkshops.com/block-printing/

A bit late for our period, but good information nonetheless- https://blog.americanduchess.com/2012/01/v24-block-printing-18th-century-fabric.html

Well of course that all depends on what kind of treasure you be after. If it's within historical context - shipwrecks and the like, your best bet is likely over at "Captain Twill". If you're looking for items and merchandise crafted by your fellow shipmates, I would think "Thieves Market" is the place to go. Plus our "Search" function should be able to help direct you. The search bar is your friend! A good many links can be found, the below from a quick search for Shipwreck (which offers 340 results). Shipwright and Captain Twill will return those with historical emphasis. Enjoy!

Ahoy, and welcome, Picaroon Lagoon - would you fancy a macaroon? 😊 Seriously, welcome aboard, and hope you find your time well spent.

Yay!!! Welcome back, Cheeky 😊

Looking forward to starting this! Any ideas on size?

Welcome back, D B Couper!