Re: [BKARTS] sharkskin and what?

[Scott Coutts <scott.coutts@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jet Foncannon wrote:
>     Because of some of the comments on this group, I purchased (at great
> expense) a pelt? hide? piece? of sharkskin, dusty rose in color.  If you
> have ever seen this skin, you know it has a deep texture, quite wavy.
> It is a thick leather, somewhat rubbery, and I am baffled by it.  It
> doesn't look like it can be pared, at least, not easily.  I don't see
> how onlays can be applied to it.
>     Does anyone have experience in handling this material?  How do you
> apply hot-stamped title onlays to it?

Sorry, I've never seen it used, or even seen it in person (other than on 
a shark!). However, I'd love to see a shot of what you're doing with it, 
if you're able to, and if you find a way of working with it!

Good luck,

Scott.

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