Making a Genuine Turtle Shell hair comb, the most expensive material

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Very similar to leather working this was also created using animal hide, but using one of the rarest and most unobtainable materials on the planet. This hair comb took about 3 days of nonstop work to complete, please enjoy my journey of making this special gift. I've never made anything like this, so this was a great experiment, to understand this material
Disclaimer: the ethical implications of this project are not insignificant. You can find my views about the morality of this material here: • new rules for working ...
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Im an engineer based in europe, Im interested in all materials and all design proceses. This was one of the hardest challenges, since there is little to no info about working with chitin shell on the internet. I think I managed to create something that is one of a kind, and looks unique. I think this will make a great christmas present.
Have a great and blessed holiday everyone, happy new year.
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@hefestodesign Год назад

This was one of the most satisfying and time consuming projects Ive done. As meticulous as leather working and as precise as machining something from plastic. Let me know what you think !

@jasonharris9797 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing. I'm particularly impressed with your templating and prep work! I've never worked with tortoise, but I've worked with buffalo horn. Four tips; 1.) use a coping saw instead of a hack saw. You can get diamond blades for them. 2.) Your mistake with the drill, here's how to fix it: As soon as you notice your error, stop work and make a bunch of fine dust (sandpaper on scrap shell/horn parts) and use that to thicken 2 part epoxy to a putty consistency and fill the hole. Let the epoxy cure and proceed drilling where you meant to. 3.) to straighten tortoise shell, boil it and sandwich it between 2 flat rigid pieces of metal and clamp them or put heavy weights on them. Allow to cool completely and it should be reshaped. 4.) continue your sanding schedule through about 1500 - 2000 grit, then use the buffing wheel and compound to get a high gloss, transparent mirror finish. Or seal it entirely with 2 part epoxy. Always test new methods before working on a final product, especially if it is irreplaceable.

@hefestodesign 6 месяцев назад

Lots of practice, and you will get the hang of it I'm sure ! I guess a soft touch is the most important thing, dont be too forceful with it

@kesslerwatson4085 10 месяцев назад

It’s really amazing and awesome. Thanks so much for making this video. Subbed

@annatoth7263 Год назад

Super work, I would like to have a comb like that :)

@marileediamond8925 9 месяцев назад

Turned out beautifully. Working with ( moose elk etc ) antler is also hard to endure. I still would love to want to try carving out some elk or moose buttons this year. Thanks for the video! Nice channel!

@FridayFrida 9 месяцев назад

Hello, jeweller here. You should invest in a jewellers saw, they are not expensive and would probably have made the sawing a lot easier. Also the dremmel has a flexible shaft with a pen handle add on, that is really good and again not that expensive. Have fun trying stuff out. Oh, and it smell like burnt hair, because it literally is made up of the same material as hair. ;)

@nomchonks 9 месяцев назад

A part of me died when you said you were doing this in your room.

@TheDrSpiffels Год назад

Good job. I have an antique turtle shell and was thinking what to do with ir. You gave me some nice ideas

@hefestodesign Год назад

Thanks! The main issue was with abrasives, its not that good of an idea to cut it with a dremel, it basically melts, treat it as some hard laminated plastic and you'll be fine