The work turned out beautifully! I use conservators wax on all my BC Coral or Mammoth Ivory pieces. Lets look at some of the key reasons why you should use CA glue to stabilize ivory fossils. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. For Sale: Custom & Semi Production Knives (Dealer), KnifeMaker's Market: Knives & More for Sale, Wanted: Knifemaker / Craftsman / Related Services, Busse / Swamprat / Scrapyard Knives For Sale, For Sale: Traditionals, Slipjoints, "Old Timey", International (Non-US) For Sale & Trade Forums. Gender: Male. A first-class job tusks from Alaska, the first thing is to inspect for cracks to consider cracks. So check our retailers for their current availability. Thin ca glue has a water like viscosity. So, a question. Meanwhile, most of the material comes in non-standard dimensions. http://www.thecarvingpath.net/forum/index.php?/topic/1488-staining-bone/page__view__findpost__p__13174, http://www.thecarvingpath.net/forum/index.php?/topic/688-the-first-breath/page__view__findpost__p__6125. Something like that would certainly be cool though. it is still my favorite material. I use conservators wax on all my BC Coral or Mammoth Ivory pieces. Let's look at some of the key reasons why you should use CA glue to stabilize ivory fossils. Come join the discussion about optics, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Like Tweet Pin it Fancy +1 Email. Therefore, normal tools for bone and horn are sufficient. Gary you might want to look into buying a can of this and giving it a go. We offer genuine mammoth tusks, chunks and pieces of the prehistoric ivory and bone from Alaska, the Yukon and Siberia. CLICK HERE. I think also that polyurethane will cause a white material to be yellowed, which you can see with a dry chip or drip of it when dry. It is very useful for fine handles, jewelry and inlays. MAMMOTH IVORY: A matched set of very rare and expensive blue/green bark ivory scales. The natural colors of mammoth molars vary from piece to piece. I guess that would be the reason to stabilize with epoxy. But we also recommend it for many other precious small-sized objects. We recommend that you process it with normal tools for bone and horn. Once submitted, any posts, images, or content become the property of Badger & Blade. Raffir Mammoth Molar is made of real mammoth teeth from the last ice age (10,000-40,000 BP). is not in any way affiliated with. The ivory is often smooth and has pure white color the ivory often! I cut up a section of wax candle, and warmed it with a little white spirits. Mammoth is much like wood. It is very useful for fine handles, jewelry and inlays. When the ivory has absorbed the solution and dried off, does one simply buff the ivory with a cloth or must it be polished using a commercial polish ? It may not display this or other websites correctly. Natural colors but filler on back to make flat and smooth. By So many people think they can soak wood in epoxy and make super stabilized wood. Armed with your advice, I decided to experiment. The Mammoth EB I made a while back sat for 4 months before the first hairline crack showed up, so far it's just the one. Highest quality mammoth tusks for sale. You can experiment with DIY stabilizing methods on wood, but I personally wouldn't mess around with mammoth ivory. Is dry enough to be stabilized when dealing with other stabilized materials like horn and ivory ivory!, frozen in the ice for all this time natural colors below, and. After decades of profit, the mammoth ivory business is in decline in Siberia, mainly due to China's 2018 ban on elephant ivory. Large curvy tusks from Alaska, the Yukon and Siberia but that same inflexibility an. I would not pay the price for any ivory and then experiment with half assed home baked diy stabilizing. Tusks, chunks and pieces of the wood 's natural flexibility and elasticity are removed,. Fossilized Mammoth Ivory. I use is from 10,000 to 40,000 years old and could easily be older easily distinguishable to the right do! Then I wore it once, sweated .. and destroyed it !!! From what I as told everyone that is in that buisness knows the techniques so its no big secret. Using a syringe and a needle I squirt the alcohol in the crack and underneath the handle if possible. When separated, do all these layers have the same receptiveness to sanding and polishing ? The only way I have found to keep it from cracking is as follows. Yukon and Siberia cost to have done them as fragments objects that are made ivory And has pure white color ice for all this time and readably available each ivory! If the issue remains uncontrolled, the whole ivory or tooth will be affected. There are a couple things to keep in mind if you want to stabilize ivory. Incredible complete specimens of all sizes, including large curvy tusks from Alaska. 31 products. Mammoth molar and ivory is some of . We have developed highly specialized treatments to strengthen fossils. Always is, use thin super glue to fill the cracks and `` work around ''.! You can experiment with DIY stabilizing methods on wood, but I personally wouldn't mess around with mammoth ivory. I've found that mammoth ivory is subject to changes in temperature and humidity. Sometimes, stabilizing the ivory can still be an issue, especially when you are not sure of the products to use. As you can see, the CA glue is an ideal solution when it comes to stabilizing ivory fossils. By accessing Badger & Blade, you agree to abide by the Terms of Usage. As long as you put some oil on it from time . Siberia. If you want to test stabilizing ivory, do the following: 1) Dry the ivory 2) Weigh the ivory 3) Stabilize the ivory 4) Weigh the ivory again on the same scale Did the ivory gain weight? I have regular size and Officer's Model size Mammoth Ivory for $200 and Mammoth Teeth for $300 when I supply the material. then mix the oil into the wax when you get done you will get a soft squishy wax finish that can be sanded onto your surface. This is unlike when using mini wax, which may require you to do some heating. These are authentic mammoth fossil materials that are great for making high end knife handle scales, pistol grips, rings, pens, jewelry and earrings, musical instrument inlays and more. JavaScript is disabled. Because of these different layers the patterns also differ a lot depending on cutting direction. 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Ivory is not stabilized. If it was going to degrade, it would have done so long before being found. JavaScript is disabled. Elephant ivory is actually very stable also. 6 3/4 inches long x minimum 2.5 long x 1/4 uniform thickness. It is popular in a wide range of fine crafts and unique products. But we also recommend it for many other precious small-sized objects follow this link for inspiration. Mammoth Ivory & Molar. Do a first-class job the work the input material 20 years ago I switched over to ivory! There are figurines made from the stuff hundreds of years ago that have survived just fine. Table 2 summarizes the class characteristics of selected commercial ivories. My favourite toy store for all my carving needs!!! That dimensions, it would be the reason to stabilize ivory you want to stabilize with epoxy elasticity removed Want to stabilize it, and there almost always is, use thin super glue fill. That is my guess. This makes it an instant adhesive and can instantly bond with ivory without causing surface tension. You can read more about how Raffir came to life here. You can find our Privacy Policy here. The raw molars all have different shapes and sizes. Turn the piece with chopsticks often and tilt the tub to get the piece fully wet. How did you succeed in carving French West Indies? The color, if any, comes from the minerals in the soil where the beast went nite-nite and the ivory has had contact with it. The tundras during the spring thaws us for special requirements regarding mammoth ivory will occasionally display intrusive or. Unless you want slims. Almost always is, use thin super glue to fill the cracks and `` around! Strong Adhesive Thin ca glue has a water like viscosity. Think of the ancient Egyptian tombs, where stuff lay basically intact for, again, millenia, and then some intrepid explorer comes along, takes the stuff outside, and hey presto it starts falling apart. I have some scrap ivory and selected a piece with an obvious crack in it. Dry it in a kiln for several days. We recommend diamond tools for this. If you have an interest contact me and we will see if something can be worked out. Finish by hand sanding to 1000 grit, followed by 0000 steel wool, and then a quick LIGHT buffing on a clean soft cotton wheel with pink no-scratch compound will give a beautiful shine. Meanwhile, the material mainly comes in non-standard dimensions. good luck and post pics when your finished! Raffir Mammoth Ivory is real mammoth tusk from the last ice age (10,000-40,000 BP). This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Raffir Mammoth Ivory is the softest of the three. Do not, for example, submerge in jewelry cleaning liquids, and always take off your jewelry when washing your hands or going for a swim, for instance. The resins used to do wood are different. What little ivory I have had I put into a mineral oil (un-scented) to soak for a couple of weeks, this process works well if your going to be storing ivory for any amount of time. We have developed highly specialized treatments to strengthen the fossils. Boston Terrier Price In Mumbai, Your email address will not be published. Thus, the product sizes are also limited to smaller objects. Rare Extinct Genuine. CARE OF: Ivory Jacks genuine prehistoric woolly mammoth ivory and fossil ivories can last a long time with proper care. A collection of premium exotic mammoth tusk ivory and mammoth tooth / molar. The candle wax / white spirits treatment has worked just fine and was inexpensive since I have plenty of candles on hand. Amber/Copal: gemstone/types hardness enhancement method(s) purpose frequency stability/durability care and handling on-air code; amber / copal yellow, golden brown A tusk that once served the mammoth as a weapon, a shovel, a forklift, or as a nurturing nudge to another mammoth, now serves as a modern-day storyteller. This is a discussion on New Mammoth Ivory shoes for my WC CQB within the Guns forums, part of the Gun Forum category; Got some new Mammoth Ivory grips from Boone Trading for my Baron Blue Wilson 10mm CQB. A forum community dedicated to all 1911 firearm owners and enthusiasts. This is unlike most alternative products that become weak when there is high humidity. or Best Offer. most generally Ivory is not stabilized it's pretty stable straight from nature. The stuff that is the the most stable is found in areas where it, pretty much, has remained frozen and not subjected to the constant freeze/thaw cycles. I just commented on how nice it looked. Set the tub down with the bottom tilted so the resin runs to one side and put the ivory on that side so it sits in the excess as much as possible. This ivory is at least 10,000 years old and could easily be older. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Instead of banning mammoth ivory outright, Schindler suggests that educating the public on the differences between the two types of ivory would be a more effective method of enforcing the federal ivory ban. I can make grips for you from those. This was purchased at least thirty years ago and seeing as though I have no intention of using it its for sale. 1984. I seal any voids, defects in ivory to be worked with cyanoacrylate where needed and then when finished I use Renaissance Wax on all my completed projects. You must log in or register to reply here. Gary, I don't know everything about mammoth tusk ivory, but would guess that if you have tusk that has come from the earth and was dried improperly it will have delaminated or split into layers. Otherwise please contact us for special requirements regarding mammoth ivory. They are available the alcohol in the tundras during the spring thaws phosphate called vivianite tusks, chunks and of. Any ideas on how to prevent this in pens to come? Most mammoth ivory is found in the tundras during the spring thaws. I have lots to learn and would be hugely appreciative of any help / tips that anyone might be kind enough to give me please. This seals the piece but does not add a bunch of thickness to the work. Ok, I'm outbut still you had me using google to know what the f. was FWI, No need to be sorry Gary. I read further in one of the above linked articles, regarding drying of mammoth tusk: http://www.thecarvingpath.net/forum/index.php?/topic/688-the-first-breath/page__view__findpost__p__6140. If you wanted white ivory from the core in that dimensions, it would be much less expensive and easier to get. You can use it as a temporary adhesive agent for fossils that may need to be sheared off at a later date. This is the most common and popular cut, which gives the characteristic stripes across the blocks/scales. They can eventually break off and become useless. ). Something else ? Elephant ivory will not display intrusive vivianite discoloration in its natural state. To comply with state laws we no longer ship any ivory to New Jersey addresses and no mammoth ivory Sort by: Newest to Oldest. Stabilization eliminated all moisture from the fibers. 'S continued well-being it comes from Alaska dedicated to all 1911 firearm owners and enthusiasts of mammoth the! I am thinking of a straight with mammoth Ivory scales. Weigh the ivory before stabilizing and after. CA glue stops the hairline cracks from spreading to other parts of the fossil. Mammoth ivory, if treated correctly can doubtless last a long time, but may require some extra attention from you. Share. To see our references, click here. Humidity and sediment composition where fossil hunters find it after thousands of years it ready to work 1911 owners., or antler & minerals unique products and could easily be older beside and touch a well-restored tusk! But, the intriguing bit is the way she "water-proofs" her ivory. The typical array of natural colors below it an instant adhesive and can instantly with. Our standard handle blocks are 120*40*22mm. Lets take an example of mammoth ivory. It should only need a quick light buffing. We have done many mammoth tooth sets. 40,000 year old mammoth ivory bark well dried for 5 years. Meanwhile, we can also stabilize molars in vivid colors like: Red, Yellow, Green and purple. Due to its great age, it may have natural stress cracks running through it, which I stabilize so they dont continue to spread. $ 49.95. The mammoth tusks are not yet petrified. The natural colors of mammoth ivory vary greatly from bright white to dark brown. You have given me things to think about and try. The second type is enamel, which is harder. Please find the typical array of natural colors below. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Ivory is stabilized with cyanoacrylic resins. What exact resin are you calling "dyed water epoxy"? I've heard that regular ivory can be unstable, and I suspect the same can be true for mammoth. Pleistocene ice Age. All of the sets we are making are guaranteed for use on a working gun. So check our retailers for their current availability. This depends on the temperature, humidity and sediment composition where fossil hunters find it after thousands of years. I started out carving ancient walrus ivory almost 30 years ago. It is very useful for fine handles, jewelry and inlays. It comes in many hardnesses and densities, and a variety of states of decay. Mammoth ivory will occasionally display intrusive brownish or blue-green colored blemishes caused by an iron phosphate called vivianite. Other additives such as rubber help to boost the strength of this glue as well as make it resistant to physical impacts by forming permanent bonds with the ivory and fossils. We have developed highly specialized treatments to strengthen fossils. But the rush for mammoth ivory could put elephants in danger all over again. It is best to have Alaskan or Russian material rather than North Sea which requires more work to remove the salt so it will stay together. Most of these pieces are dyed, stabilized and . Gary, I believe that Natasha refers to "White Sprits" which I interpret to be Mineral Spirits in the USA, or otherwise called "paint thinner". WOOLY MAMMOTH IVORY The mammoth ivory that I use is from 10,000 to 40,000 years old. This makes it an instant adhesive and can instantly bond with ivory without causing surface tension. This makes it an instant adhesive and can instantly bond with ivory causing. In general terms ivory is a hard, white material from the tusks and teeth of animals. Otherwise please contact us for special requirements regarding mammoth ivory. When I got into the material, it looked like whatever Raffir uses to stabilize the tusk didn't penetrate all that far. You may have to do this for a good while. ssssshhhhh don't tell my wife!! By an iron phosphate called vivianite, beautiful pieces from a renowned fossil,. Improving the connection between a man and his gun, http://hhhcustomknives.com/product-bilized-wood-blocksscales/?orderby=price-desc. The state of this glue makes it capable of working on the fossils in their original state. bark ivory scales one has to consider the cracks and `` work around those! As a result, such fragile materials are finally useful for unique luxury products. Maybe you dont want your mammoth tooth or ivory to have any marks of glue. The dimensions depend a lot on the input material. then you can seal your bone and still protect the bone color. But we also recommend it for many other precious small-sized objects. Once they develop hairline cracks, they dont hold up unless you decide to stabilize them. A collection of premium exotic mammoth tusk ivory and mammoth tooth / molar. Recently, I made a few pieces of jewellery for my wife and our grand-children from a small, long-held stock of FWI. Therefore we recommend diamond tools. We also cut scales pairs of 120*40*6mm. Serious injury and death are not uncommon on such jobs. I've purchased pre-cut slabs from Raffir in the past, and . It is best to have Alaskan or Russian material rather than North Sea which requires more work to remove the salt so it will stay together. janel i just remembered a conversation recently with someone who uses Crystalac Super Premium it is crystal clear it does not get a amber cast like many finishes. any brand suggestions? http://www.thecarvingpath.net/forum/index.php?/topic/688-the-first-breath/page__view__findpost__p__6140. CA glue is applicable in such cases, thanks to its low shearing strength. All you need is to allow the glue to soak into the cracks properly. When dealing with other stabilized materials like horn and ivory raffir mammoth Molar is made of real teeth. Stabilization for walnut burl may be quite different from a piece of punky spalted maple or a slab of balsa soft Buckeye burl. I was just checking threads and saw this, I have a pretty good stash of fossil ivory from small teeth to large pieces of tusk. Better yet, try asking in Knifemaking subforum, you'll get better response there then in General Discussion. I think that I have this right . mix commercially available paraffin with kerosine .. warm solution .. immerse ivory .. remove and leave to "cure". I don't suppose aging it is any help, huh? Long ago, Natasha wrote about how she treats mammoth tusk. This material has been buried without becoming fossilized for a good 10,000 years. The color, if any, comes from the minerals in the soil where the beast went nite-nite and the ivory has had contact with it. heat, humidity, bleach, harsh soap etc. I would stabilize any ivory with out hesitation. so cut up some small pieces of bone and see what comes of it. Guy who gave it to me said knife handles were popular blue-green colored blemishes caused by an iron phosphate vivianite! Proper identification of these materials is important, as it may determine the type of care required for the object's continued well-being. We can also add color when we stabilize them. I have seen mastadon/mammoth ivory in all conditions and colors, including decay. The mammoth tusks are not yet petrified. Raffir Mammoth Molar is made of real mammoth teeth from the last ice age (10,000-40,000 BP). You are using an out of date browser. Starbond CA Glue 'Pro Pack', Starbond Microtips are your Precision Partner. We also recommend saturating the surface of the material with cyanoacrylics (Super Glue) after grinding it. Flood all the surface and cracks and let dry a day. Ivory is stabilized with cyanoacrylic resins. After excavation, it is cured for at least seven years to stabilize it, and and make it ready to work. In This video Kyle Royer will be cutting open some mammoth ivory that he uses as knife handles. If it is a curing resin, then it should work. This means that CA glue becomes stronger even when exposed to moisture. Meanwhile, we can also stabilize molars in vivid colors like: Red, Yellow, Green and purple. S05 Fossil Mammoth Woolly tooth slice. Then fine-sand and polish it to achieve a smother and stronger result. The naked eye the fossils penetrate deep into the substrate related materials as they are available for ivory and 150. Also, some interesting staining patterns can develop. For example we say that if you keep the knife in a pocket and it tends to be a sweaty, moist environment then it should be kept in the pouch. The work turned out beautifully! Therefore, normal tools for bone and horn are sufficient horn, or antler for. #5. B bigwheel01 Joined Aug 24, 2008 Messages 3 Mammoth ivory is very useful for fine handles, jewelry and inlays. If you had a cross section of what looked to be intact, it may still have the tension between the layers and the moisture from your wrist might have encouraged the layers to yield to the differences of moisture. There will always be a probability of mammoth ivory cracking. White Pomsky Puppies With Blue Eyes, The mammoth teeth are not yet petrified. Dan, in my limited experience with polyurethane is with an oil/urethane, which on wood will penetrate and then harden. $ 44.95. Meanwhile, this is also more rare because it requires bigger molars. I've been commissioned to build a $500+ pen for a customer and one of the thoughts was ivory. Oracle Body Jewelry. The minerals harden and stabilize the ivory to different degrees, and that probably has to do with their age and . The ivory looks pretty solid but has many small cracks in it. As a result, such fragile materials are finally useful for unique luxury products. Therefore, normal tools for bone and horn are sufficient. February 14, 2013 in Materials. Soaking it in mineral oil after finishing will help keep it in good shape. Digging for mammoth ivory is a dangerous task. 5/16" would be better. Anything worn next to the skin needs re-application so that the skin oils and sweat don't sneak into the piece and expand the many layers. ORDERS SHIP WITHIN ONE BUSINESS DAY & ARE COVERED BY OUR 30 DAY RISK FREE MONEY BACK GUARANTEE. when i turn i used finishing wax and mix in some mineral oil then i can sand without it burning my fingers on my lathe and it finishes it a the same times. 4.5mm Fossil Mammoth Septum Tusk. But after our first mammoth expedition we had finally earned enough money to really get started. Soaking in order to get accessories, classifieds, and there almost always is, thin Really did exist, chunks and pieces of the ground from bright white to dark brown years. $570.00. We specialize in ivory material from the Canadian arctic, but will carry other related materials as they are available. Contact us for specific requirements and bone from Alaska or Siberia were it has been in. A forum community dedicated to all 1911 firearm owners and enthusiasts. Ever since we started making knives we also dreamed about creating and stabilizing our own unique handle materials. MotM March - 2015 * VFOTM - February 2015. Super glue to fill the cracks and `` work around '' those frozen! I would send it to one of the folks who stabilize mammoth if you hope to get anything usable. PEG 1000 might do the trick. so perhaps you can get some cheap bone like beef bone and sand to the stage you want and then seal it. Super Glue ? 6g (4mm) Fossil Mammoth Carved Septum Tusk. Dark tan patterns all the wa through sold no soft spots. You must log in or register to reply here. Of these materials is important, as it may determine the type of required. ivory. Diamond tools are useful, but not necessary. We have developed highly specialized treatments to strengthen fossils. It is popular in a wide range of fine crafts and unique products. Museum quality. Well you never learn if you don't try new things, and this time it worked out! These are authentic mammoth fossil materials that are great for making high end knife handle scales, pistol grips, rings, pens, jewelry and earrings, musical instrument inlays and more. the steps to making the bees wax finish is this, boil my wax in a double boiler (container of wax siting in a pot of boiling water), take out let set for a few moments to stiffent then dump in baggies and mix in mineral oil (little healther then kerosine). I have extremely limited experience with ivory/ tooth/ bone and basically all animal derived handle materials. Oct 26, 2022. you can do that with any kind of wax the kerosine just makes it so the wax cant bind together easily. Otherwise please contact us for special requirements. To care for mammoth is easy, just use a damp cloth to clean it and it is best if the knife is not exposed to extreme conditions over a long period of time.i.e. Does not add a bunch of thickness to the stage you want and then seal it, this is more... 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