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Working with Beauty from Scratch is a four-step
procedure.
First, we need to work out what kind of
image or design you want done. If you have a piece of artwork you want
carved or scrimshawed on a grip or stock, you can fax it or snail mail it
to me or send it as an email attachment, so we can work out whether or how
I can do it on your particular piece of material. We can also discuss it
on e-mail. My e-mail address is BenHansen@cableone.net
If you don't have a specific piece of art in mind, I have
a large collection of uncopyrighted images or my original sketches you can
choose from. That includes game birds and animals, scroll patterns, card
spots, steer heads, badges and eagles or I can sketch something to
your specifications.
Second, we have to know what kind of
material you want me to work on. Some grip materials have limitations. For
instance, Ajax poly-ivory grips are excellent for scrimshaw, but are
limited in the amount of detail carving that is possible on them. Tyler
Ivorex, N.C. Ordinance ivory look-alikes and Micarta carve very well.
Third, once we have an agreement, I send or FAX
you the final design. You sign it off and then send me a copy of that
signed form, your payment, including return shipping of $7.50 on grips (as many
as 4 pair to a package) and $15 on long gun wood. Please don't send any
part of your gun other than stocks. I do not have a Federal
Firearms License (FFL), and I don't want the hassle that goes with one. I can tell
you how to get the wood off of most cowboy long guns. Most are easy. So
are most bolt-action rifles. If you can't get the wood off, call or email me
and I can walk you through it. If that doesn't work, your local gunsmith
can do it. Payment should be in cash, check or money order.
Fourth, I carve or scrimshaw the design
and return the stock or grips to you by priority mail. At present,
turnover time is two to three weeks, but I think you and I both would
rather I do it well than do it quickly.
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