Acra-Glas repairs for bone handles

[wlf]

Getting it down

[Reverand]

That looks superb!
The resin never does match perfectly, but I have not seen it done any better than yours. I believe you made a good decision in patching it rather than replacing it. For a knife with sentimental value, you want it to be as original as possible. You did not have to discard anything that was originally a part of his knife.
One technical question: what did you use to outline around the area where you are about to pour?
I normally use painter's tape, but in your picture it looks almost like clay.

[OLDE CUTLER]

That looks superb!
The resin never does match perfectly, but I have not seen it done any better than yours. I believe you made a good decision in patching it rather than replacing it. For a knife with sentimental value, you want it to be as original as possible. You did not have to discard anything that was originally a part of his knife.
One technical question: what did you use to outline around the area where you are about to pour?
I normally use painter's tape, but in your picture it looks almost like clay.

Yes, because this was a large area to fill I used modeling clay to contain the pour. I degreased the entire area including the area where the clay was to sit, to be sure the Acra Glas would be contained and not leak at the edges. I used 2 drops of a red colorant made for coloring epoxies and clear acylics to get the color fairly close. It worked great. Thanks everyone for the comments.

[glennbad]

That looks great, I enjoy seeing your work!

[ThatWeirdKnifeGuy]

I've used this product before on old plastics of various types to restore a sheen. Maybe it would work on acra glass?