ljensen Report post Posted February 15, 2011 Here are several pictures of some small stuff that I finished recently. The first two pictures are both San Juan style hondas. The second one I tried using some strings that were coffee dyed. A bracelet that I made for my Valentine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8KCAB Report post Posted February 15, 2011 Cool! Are those Spanish Rings on the bracelet coffee-dyed, too? If so, what was your process? Thanks... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ljensen Report post Posted February 15, 2011 Cool! Are those Spanish Rings on the bracelet coffee-dyed, too? If so, what was your process? Thanks... Yes, those strings were coffee-dyed too. I basically make a slurry/mud with coffee grounds and water, and then let the strings soak in that for a couple days. Then rinse the string and let it dry out. Make sure it is thoroughly rinsed as the strings are a little jumpy with all the caffeine. After they are dry, I case them enough to split and bevel to the final thickness. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leatherpownder Report post Posted February 16, 2011 Looks nice. What finish are you using on the hondos? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ljensen Report post Posted February 16, 2011 Looks nice. What finish are you using on the hondos? Thanks. Those two hondas I tried a spray on marine spar varnish. I need to get one of them tied on a rope and do some R&D to see how they hold up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8KCAB Report post Posted February 17, 2011 Yes, those strings were coffee-dyed too. I basically make a slurry/mud with coffee grounds and water, and then let the strings soak in that for a couple days. Then rinse the string and let it dry out. Make sure it is thoroughly rinsed as the strings are a little jumpy with all the caffeine. After they are dry, I case them enough to split and bevel to the final thickness. Thanks for the info. They seem to look darker than other examples I have seen online, which I like. You must make some strong coffee... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ct701996 Report post Posted March 17, 2011 i havent been able to find any varnish that would stand up to a honda, seems like every time you rope something and the honda flexes the varnish starts coming off, if you guys find something that works better let me know Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ljensen Report post Posted March 18, 2011 I have only treated with the marine spar varnish spray and polyurethane. I have one honda on a rope I used a lot last fall that wasn't treated at all. It has held up well but it was only used when it was dry. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
