Carved ivory handles on Indian edged weapons

[Roland_M]

Originally Posted by rand

Likhari,

Have you pondered removing the shellack from the ivory, it could make a very dramatic difference.


rand

Rand,

how exactly did you removed the shellack? Until now I removed shellack with Aceton or Nitro thinner from steel and silver but I think Aceton or Nitro might be too strong for ivory or wood.

Thank you,
Roland