Pattani - Old and New look

Jean · 16th May 2013, 11:30 AM

Hello Rasjid,
Which are the new look and the old look on these pics? Personally I find that the natural kemuning wood appears too much yellow and deserves to be dyed but this is only my personal taste

Regards

Gustav · 16th May 2013, 12:05 PM

I think, it is generally better to have a good patience regarding such things. In a couple of years your taste may change, yet the process you have done is not reversible.

rasjid · 16th May 2013, 12:25 PM

Hi Jean,

The original as found is the first picture, the wood grain does not shown.

Hi Gustav
Noted your comment. I just like to see and bring back the original wood grain. I do have cirebon rongko as well but due its just old and normal wood so I only clean the rongko.
So its matter of preference.

Thanks

Jean · 16th May 2013, 02:18 PM

Hi Rasjid,
OK, thanks, the wood grain is very nice indeed but its colour appears quite different on the 2 bottom pictures.

Regards

rasjid · 16th May 2013, 02:58 PM

Yes Jean,
hallogen light in room with blackberry photo technology.
Sorry...

David · 16th May 2013, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jean

Hi Rasjid,
OK, thanks, the wood grain is very nice indeed but its colour appears quite different on the 2 bottom pictures.

Regards

Yes Jean, do take into account that not only were these images taken with different camera, but under completely different light sources. Every light has a different color temperature and unless Rasjid is a professional or advanced amateur photographer he is probably just using the auto function on these cameras which are rather hit or miss. Frankly i doubt any of these images give an accurate portrayal of the true color of the wood on this sheath.

rasjid · 16th May 2013, 03:46 PM

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Rick · 16th May 2013, 03:52 PM

Rasjid, what did you use for a finish on the wood ?

rasjid · 16th May 2013, 06:27 PM

Hi Rick,
I give it to the worongko guy, thats the luxury I can get here in Jakarta.
For smaller jobs normally I do it myself.
He told me sanding down the wood with sand paper till 1000 grid, and use shellac + spirtus? Dont know in english

then the long and tiring polishing by hand with the dry powder.
I myself using dried automotive paste, if I do it myself to bring on the natural shine.

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16th May 2013, 11:30 AM	#1
Jean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,740	Hello Rasjid, Which are the new look and the old look on these pics? Personally I find that the natural kemuning wood appears too much yellow and deserves to be dyed but this is only my personal taste Regards

16th May 2013, 12:05 PM	#2
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,295	I think, it is generally better to have a good patience regarding such things. In a couple of years your taste may change, yet the process you have done is not reversible.

16th May 2013, 12:25 PM	#3
rasjid Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jakarta - Indonesia Posts: 114	Hi Jean, The original as found is the first picture, the wood grain does not shown. Hi Gustav Noted your comment. I just like to see and bring back the original wood grain. I do have cirebon rongko as well but due its just old and normal wood so I only clean the rongko. So its matter of preference. Thanks

16th May 2013, 02:18 PM	#4
Jean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,740	Hi Rasjid, OK, thanks, the wood grain is very nice indeed but its colour appears quite different on the 2 bottom pictures. Regards

16th May 2013, 02:58 PM	#5
rasjid Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jakarta - Indonesia Posts: 114	Yes Jean, hallogen light in room with blackberry photo technology. Sorry...

16th May 2013, 03:52 PM	#8
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	Rasjid, what did you use for a finish on the wood ?

16th May 2013, 06:27 PM	#9
rasjid Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jakarta - Indonesia Posts: 114	Hi Rick, I give it to the worongko guy, thats the luxury I can get here in Jakarta. For smaller jobs normally I do it myself. He told me sanding down the wood with sand paper till 1000 grid, and use shellac + spirtus? Dont know in english then the long and tiring polishing by hand with the dry powder. I myself using dried automotive paste, if I do it myself to bring on the natural shine.