[Jewelry making - Article 00163] - Re: [Orchid] Carving fossil ivory

[Ron Charlotte]

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>         I've never heard of bamboo as a polishing compound. What
>     effect does it have? Do you use the stems (green or dried) or the
>     leaves? How do you use it? 

    First I've heard of it, as well.  There was a common reedy grass
    called "shavegrass" that was commonly used in polishing and
    finishing in the medieval and early modern eras in much of Europe. 
    There are still furniture makers and carvers who swear by it.  So, I
    guess the bamboo makes sense.  I know it will clobber a knife edge
    pretty quick. 

 Ron Charlotte -- Gainesville, FL
ronch2 AT bellsouth.net OR afn03234 AT afn.org


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