mirome Report post Posted June 2, 2011 Good day to you all! I hope this is the correct section for me to ask a question such as this, if not I apologise! I am currently working on removing the underside of several pieces of Shagreen, which will be used for an antique mirror. The current method I am using is by wrapping the skin around the handle of a hammer, holding it tight with my hand, whilst slowly slicing off the (not sure what it is) hide? on the back until I reach the (once again, I'm not sure of the names of things) papilla? the small nodes that actually make up the Shagreen (as seen below in the right hand side of the image). My question is, would there be a more efficient and well, easier method to do the job I need to do? Here is a before and after photo of the Shagreen itself (sorry for the bad quality, but I hope it is clear of what I am attempting to achieve). Any information the forum could give me would be of great assistance! I appreciate the time taken to read my post, thank you! Peace, mirome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mirome Report post Posted June 9, 2011 (edited) Sorry for bumping my own post, still curious to see if any forum member has any answers! Peace, mirome Edited June 9, 2011 by mirome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted June 9, 2011 (edited) I'll be the first to ask....what is SHAGREEN ? Edited June 9, 2011 by Luke Hatley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCKNIVES Report post Posted June 9, 2011 Luke, it used to be horse back several centuries ago now its refers to shark or in this case stingray. I use a belt sander to sand the back down and thin it.Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
