We had a tremendous winter storm yesterday. Last night the wind was moving items around my yard. We had heavy rain with 80 mph sustained winds, gusting to 100. It was still raining today so I couldn't get my yard cleaned up. Instead, I built a sgian for a member. I had the moose antler waiting on the blade to arrive. It was the perfect diversion from Christmas shopping and cleaning up the mess. Another storm is brewing now. I just built a fire and hope the power stays on for this posting. I made the pin because It's Christmas.
Here is the sgian and the pin ready for the forms to be added for pewter pouring.
The poured pewter with forms removed
I almost hate to see this one go. Here it is all shaped, polished and a basic basket weave hand stitched sheath. I usually skimp on the leather work and leave it to the owner to upgrade. The bad weather kept me indoors working.
The pin was made from a tip of the same antler it is 2.5" and weighs .8 oz. I made it to mimick the contour of the sgian bolster. It's the first I've made like it.
Here is the unseen sides of everything.
I spend a considerable amount of time geting a nice thin profile.
Another good trade. I even got a project to keep me occupied. It would have been even better if my shop wasn't 130 yards from the house. I think I only made about 6 trips to the saw, drill and sander. I do the pewter and final finishing in my motorcycle workshop that is in the house. I hope the new owner enjoys it!
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