etching of Balinese keris - Ethnographic Arms & Armour

Anthony G. etching of Balinese keris 23rd July 2021, 08:47 AM

jagabuwana Hi Anthony, I've used the... 23rd July 2021, 11:08 AM

David Yes, Jagabuwana's very well... 23rd July 2021, 01:32 PM

A. G. Maisey All the keris that I have... 25th July 2021, 12:24 AM

Anthony G. Thanks all for your valuable... 26th July 2021, 06:04 AM

GIO In fact, after processing a... 26th July 2021, 07:08 PM

David Thanks Gio, that is what i... 28th July 2021, 02:33 PM

Anthony G. That is why I dare not try... 28th July 2021, 04:09 PM

David Can you post a photo of it? 28th July 2021, 06:29 PM

jagabuwana It's worth noting that the... 2nd August 2021, 06:42 AM

Anthony G. I think i probably will use... 3rd August 2021, 03:44 AM

23rd July 2021, 01:32 PM	#3
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,217	Yes, Jagabuwana's very well presented post on staining with sulphur and rice water is probably the closest alternative i've seen to a good staining with warangan. I did note that you titled this thread "Staining a Balinese Blade". Jaga is showing his process on an old Bugis blade with a fairly topographical surface. So i'm not sure what sulphur and rice water will do to the smooth, polished surface we find on most Bali keris.

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