Mjolnir Report post Posted March 20, 2018 New maul to play with. My new Russian. Elvish is a pain! and yes I am crazy, and constantly flit between projects! Just a thought but would a black velvet painting of Elvish Presley be cool or what!? Suggestions on how I can make this permanent on the poly are welcome. ( I'm thinking an engraving tool then gold leaf.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted March 21, 2018 Did you make this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJole Report post Posted March 21, 2018 You could get it engraved on a big metal ring and then mount it onto the maul. Just watch out for Smeagol trying to make off with his precious, though... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mjolnir Report post Posted March 21, 2018 20 hours ago, bikermutt07 said: Did you make this? No I got this on Etsy from Russia for $62 total. This was an inspirational purchase. It had a lord of the rings feel to it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mjolnir Report post Posted March 21, 2018 (edited) 19 hours ago, DJole said: You could get it engraved on a big metal ring and then mount it onto the maul. Just watch out for Smeagol trying to make off with his precious, though... Might be my best bet. wood burner melts poly (not enough control) , engraver is difficult on the small scale (again a control problem) . Sharpies and paint work but not permanently. My next experiment will be a clear coat over ink, and paint to see how it holds up. If that doesn't work I'm going to print the runes on shrinky dink plastic and glue it! Edited March 21, 2018 by Mjolnir typo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMcC Report post Posted March 22, 2018 How about laser cutting the letters out and then filling them with a dark wax? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bermudahwin Report post Posted March 22, 2018 looking good Harry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rockoboy Report post Posted March 24, 2018 On 22/03/2018 at 0:18 PM, JMcC said: How about laser cutting the letters out and then filling them with a dark wax? I think cutting this type of plastic with a laser will release noxious gases, like cyanide and possibly formaldehyde. The gases may also can leave a coating on the surface of the laser lens and disable your laser. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brmax Report post Posted March 24, 2018 I would use a fine sharpie then a real heat gun to calmly melt it in. Bam! The Maul tattoo hey it just a wild thought Good day Floyd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mjolnir Report post Posted March 24, 2018 11 hours ago, brmax said: I would use a fine sharpie then a real heat gun to calmly melt it in. Bam! The Maul tattoo hey it just a wild thought Good day Floyd That is Crazy! I love it and am going to try it when I buy a heat gun ( it's on my list... high on my list). I bought an electric metal engraver today. Great results so far. It's a very mild impression. The engraver has embedded some of the graphite from the pencil and leaves a shadow of the writing. I also got some gold leaf and a polyacrylic sealer. I have some leather dyed green (waiting for it to dry) for the handle. I think I will name it Sting, a nerdy homage and a tribute to a Dark Star. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bermudahwin Report post Posted March 24, 2018 Just wonderful Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bermudahwin Report post Posted March 24, 2018 (edited) My understanding is that Mjolnir has a 'personality' in Norse Mythology, and with Jörmungandr thrown into the mix, won't the Green Eyed God of Jealousy flare now you have 'The One Maul'? Edited March 24, 2018 by hwinbermuda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mjolnir Report post Posted March 24, 2018 I never really finish a project. A Persian rug always has one knot tied wrong because nothing can be perfect. I hope, at best, to amuse the leather gods with my inept attempts to mix it up! Today I know that that Bombay ink is a vivid dye. You can engrave Poly. Liquid leaf is permanent on poly and leather. 10 minutes ago, hwinbermuda said: My understanding is that Mjolnir has a 'personality' in Norse Mythology, and with Jörmungandr thrown into the mix, won't the Green Eyed God of Jealousy flair now you have 'The One Maul'? PS did I mention I never finish a project? I also bought copper sheet today. With my new engraver maybe I can get closer to done with Mjolnir Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bermudahwin Report post Posted March 24, 2018 You started to mention that you never finished a proj But I can't remember the outcome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpha2 Report post Posted March 24, 2018 "A Persian rug always has one knot tied wrong because nothing can be perfect." You do know that that is also a Navajo thing, too, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mjolnir Report post Posted March 25, 2018 1 hour ago, alpha2 said: "A Persian rug always has one knot tied wrong because nothing can be perfect." You do know that that is also a Navajo thing, too, right? nope, i'm wondering where I even heard that. it was pre facebook so no fake news or collusion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bermudahwin Report post Posted March 25, 2018 (edited) I grew up "knowing" that all Islamic art would contain an imperfection; mother's knee "knowing". But I did search corroborative proof, as I quite like to think it would be true, and found very little to support it, particularly from Islamic Art sites. I love the concept of deliberate imperfection. If your finished piece is perfect, but for a deliberate mistake, isn't it still perfect? And that debate just goes round and round. If it was perfect but for your mistake, I think any God would be able to call you on your attempt to appease... At the Gates, "hey Harry, that wallet with the error in the pictish border; saw that one ... " H Edited March 25, 2018 by hwinbermuda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanch Report post Posted March 25, 2018 Ok and now i can comment...i like to wait to see how you work things out brother! (Just like on the swivel knives) the embellishment looks great man fantastic job yet again! Very nice way to add personality and some feeling to your tools! I think it's funny how you went on the side of a big old heavy Maul, and I went the exact opposite direction! I will explain and show pictures later! Although mine is a whole lot less embellished! Again man great job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
480volt Report post Posted March 25, 2018 Everything I have ever made has at least one flaw in it, none of them deliberate... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baroness Report post Posted March 26, 2018 I had heard the error story about Amish quilts. Perhaps a bit of a story about a group we don't know enough about. My opinion on the intentional mistake is that it is almost an insult. That the person making it thought they were so good they had to put an intentional mistake. That otherwise they could make something that was flawless. A previous boss was from Beijing China. I mentioned that when we were growing up we were told not to waste food, there are children in China that are starving. She said when she was young she was told not to waste food, there are children in America that are starving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mjolnir Report post Posted March 26, 2018 drifting. my stupid modifications are for my own fun. My comment about a legend I cannot confirm, yet has been repeated in several contexts was never meant to be an insult. nor was it meant to detract from my stupid project. But thank you for bringing my stupid fun project into comparison to starving children. I have nothing more to say about it. peace. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted March 27, 2018 (edited) afair the Native Americans leave a knot undone so that the blanket does not keep evil in it, the evil has an escape route. Maybe thats a myth too. Edited March 27, 2018 by fredk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handstitched Report post Posted March 29, 2018 G'Day, Here are my ' mauls' The one on the right I found in a discount shop in the toy section. I think it was meant to be for a child, like a childs toy tool kit, but it's just the right size & weight . Its been repaired a few times , as you can see. When I use it, my hand is around the handle close to the rubber bit. The one on the left ( I got from a discount hardware shop for a few $ ) its a bit heavier, around 9oz in your lingo, I use for bigger stamps like 3D . Despite their ugly appearance , they work perfect and suit my needs. On 3/25/2018 at 3:59 AM, Mjolnir said: A Persian rug always has one knot tied wrong because nothing can be perfect. A bit off topic, I was machine stitching a gun belt a few years back, and a few stitches were a bit wonky , a friend spotted it and said to me " thats a ' humanity stitch ' .........It just reminds us that we are human" . I quite liked that, and has stuck in my head ever since. HS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bermudahwin Report post Posted March 30, 2018 On 26/03/2018 at 2:19 AM, baroness said: My opinion on the intentional mistake is that it is almost an insult. That the person making it thought they were so good they had to put an intentional mistake. That otherwise they could make something that was flawless. I have known many crafts people that make flawless, stunning work, so I am assuming this is a deliberate flaw in your argument. Its not they "thought they were so good", most were or are stunningly modest. On this forum are many that would fit that description. The flaw part was comment on various belief structures, not crafts folk boasting. I feel it is bizarre that you then felt you had to lob in the weird link to starving kids. On 27/03/2018 at 0:22 AM, Mjolnir said: drifting. my stupid modifications are for my own fun. And loads of us read and marvel at the finished article. Great maul, following the excellent mallet to Thor's hammer. Linked to a gentle humour, I look out for your posts. Thanks Mjolnir. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
