Thanks Craig, It seemed like it would be about like ivory but it can't hurt to ask
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| Author: | Jebarri [ Tue May 20, 2008 12:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Tagua nut for inlays? |
Hey everyone, It just occurred to me that tagua nuts (also known as vegetable ivory) might make a good inlay material? Does anyone have any experience with them? Any thoughts? Thanks, Jebarri |
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| Author: | Howard Klepper [ Tue May 20, 2008 1:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tagua nut for inlays? |
Nice rosette. |
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Tue May 20, 2008 1:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tagua nut for inlays? |
Yeah, nice rosette. Looks cool with the fretboard end. |
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| Author: | Jebarri [ Wed May 21, 2008 12:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tagua nut for inlays? |
Hey thanks guys! No one has used the nuts? Well maybe Ill just have to try something with them and see how it goes... Thanks, Jebarri |
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| Author: | clavin [ Wed May 21, 2008 12:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Tagua has been used plenty of times before. |
Works like ivory- you may want to back it as it get translucent when thinner. Good luck. Craig L |
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| Author: | Jebarri [ Wed May 21, 2008 3:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tagua nut for inlays? |
Thanks Craig, It seemed like it would be about like ivory but it can't hurt to ask Jebarri |
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