Two kris - Page 2

Battara · 18th May 2012, 12:10 AM

I use cotton string because it absorbs the lacquer better and some of the string used on old Moro pieces are cotton.

Lacquer? Well I use commercial black lacquer. It is very similar (or the same?) as that used on old Moro kris and barong.

As far as the band is concerned, I believe that it is quite possible that there was a silver band there in the middle in this case - it balances out the rest of the silver and brass.

Nirghosa · 18th May 2012, 02:50 AM

Where do you procure the silver sheet to start with?

On many trainers I have made in the past I've used black hemp cord, it comes in varying weights and sizes and is already black! very strong stuff that takes a wear.

On a recent barong I am making for a friend (I only make them primarily as gifts these days) I recenlty tried out pearled embroidery thread for the wrap. Fantastically amazing stuff, it has a wound rope like look. It's already black and comes very close to some of the wraps I've seen. I put some crazy glue into spots to help it hold up and the glue seeped right in and looked just like some old pieces that were laquered up!

The silver work is one of the last aspects I have yet to delve into so I'm very appreciative of what you've posted here.

Battara · 18th May 2012, 03:09 AM

There are several sources for silver sheet. Fire Mountain Jewelry, Rio Grande, Hoover and Strong, to name a few.

Nirghosa · 18th May 2012, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

There are several sources for silver sheet. Fire Mountain Jewelry, Rio Grande, Hoover and Strong, to name a few.

excellent! Thanks!

Battara · 26th May 2012, 08:19 PM

Here is the final set of pictures for one kris:

Battara · 26th May 2012, 08:21 PM

And here is the final set of pictures for the other kris:

Sajen · 26th May 2012, 08:35 PM

Hello Jose,

look good from the pictures and i am curious to hold them in the hand!

Regards,

Detlef

26th May 2012, 08:19 PM	#35
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,139	Here is the final set of pictures for one kris: Attached Images

26th May 2012, 08:21 PM	#36
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,139	And here is the final set of pictures for the other kris: Attached Images

18th May 2012, 12:10 AM	#31
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,139	I use cotton string because it absorbs the lacquer better and some of the string used on old Moro pieces are cotton. Lacquer? Well I use commercial black lacquer. It is very similar (or the same?) as that used on old Moro kris and barong. As far as the band is concerned, I believe that it is quite possible that there was a silver band there in the middle in this case - it balances out the rest of the silver and brass.

18th May 2012, 02:50 AM	#32
Nirghosa Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 119	Where do you procure the silver sheet to start with? On many trainers I have made in the past I've used black hemp cord, it comes in varying weights and sizes and is already black! very strong stuff that takes a wear. On a recent barong I am making for a friend (I only make them primarily as gifts these days) I recenlty tried out pearled embroidery thread for the wrap. Fantastically amazing stuff, it has a wound rope like look. It's already black and comes very close to some of the wraps I've seen. I put some crazy glue into spots to help it hold up and the glue seeped right in and looked just like some old pieces that were laquered up! The silver work is one of the last aspects I have yet to delve into so I'm very appreciative of what you've posted here.

18th May 2012, 03:09 AM	#33
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,139	There are several sources for silver sheet. Fire Mountain Jewelry, Rio Grande, Hoover and Strong, to name a few.

26th May 2012, 08:35 PM	#37
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,516	Hello Jose, look good from the pictures and i am curious to hold them in the hand! Regards, Detlef