I have marudai goodness!

[martelvonc]

I could not wait to use it. I still need to apply a nice finish.

After gluing the whole thing together last night I set it up this morning to start braiding. First braid will be a simple 8 thread, 2 color twist in blue and white that I will make into award cords for the kingdom. Each will get a magnetic clasp (bring the ends close together and they grab) and a jumpring to hang medallions from.

Comments

[albreda.livejournal.com]

Congrats! And good for you for going for the clacking bobbins - I LOVE that sound!! :)

Make sure you post pictures of your work! ;)

[martelvonc.livejournal.com]

I've got two lengths done on the foam disc and this one will be my third. It's nice to do while listening to TV.

[jaine-parr.livejournal.com]

The ones that I've seen don't have a 'finish' on them. Perhaps a light oil? Not a lot of glossy stuff, nope. It will just wear off as you use it.

[martelvonc.livejournal.com]

U.S. books say no finish but Japanese references show they come in all sorts and shades of wood, brown, and finishes.

I'm going to either use tung oil or a very light beeswax to just bring up the color of the wood.