First Try at Japanning on a Restoration Project - The Conclusion

[Matt S]

Beautiful job @Evo160K -- truly a great piece of work. I'll bet that machine didn't look so good when it came out of Kilbowie!

[Evo160K]

@ Matt S - Thank you Matt for your generous comments.  I do enjoy looking at it.  Japan is a stunningly beautiful finish, particularly with a bit wet sanding.

[Gregg From Keystone Sewing]

Very impressive, and thanks for sharing.  The oven setup shows just how far we all are willing to go to do some of this stuff.  When there is a will, there is a way.  Threads like this keep me motivated to come back and share more.

[rodneywt1180b]

Really beautiful work.  I posted a link to this thread over at Victoriansweatshop.com.  I think yours is the best write up for japanning I've seen.

Edited November 6, 2018 by rodneywt1180b
stupid spelling/grammar

[Evo160K]

@ Gregg From Keystone Sewing - You're welcome, Gregg, and thank you for your comments. Those words coming from you are particularly meaningful.

@ rodneywt1180b - Thank you for your compliment and thank you for posting the link to the Victoriansweatshop.com website.  Making what I've learned available to others is exactly what I am wanting to do.  Thank you again.