first wooden cosmetic brush

[Joe Aliperti]

I made a brief departure from penturning last night to try a sable cosmetic brush. It was fun and I think I will add more fine details like beads on the next one. The wood is a nice piece of box elder burl with a CA finish.

http://www.silverlakewoodworks.com/images/cosmetic/box_elder_burl_cosmetic1.JPG

http://www.silverlakewoodworks.com/images/cosmetic/box_elder_burl_cosmetic2.JPG

Thanks for looking!

- Joe

[Roger Chandler]

Joe,

Useful and lovely piece..........that burl is very nice! That form is not too far from some shaving brushes I have seen, only I think yours is a bit smaller for the ladies to put on makeup.

where do you get the brush heads?

[Joe Aliperti]

Thanks, Roger. I agree, it did come out looking like a shaving brush, but it is a bit smaller.

You can find sable brush heads online from The Golden Nib or Arizona Silhouette.

[Kenneth Hertzog]

that brush base is fantastic
really nice wood.
does anyone also turn a cup for the shave soap?
if so what do you finish it with?

ken

[Tim Rinehart]

I think Paul Douglass is only one I've seen turn a cup...though out of soapstone. That being said, I would think any wood could be used, depending on finish used. A good poly or even oil finish may hold up to soap use pretty well, I'd think. An alternative, is to finish with a thin coat of epoxy on inside.

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Beautiful...Good Work!!:)

[David E Keller]

That's nice, Joe... I didn't even know you wore makeup.:eek::D

[Van Huskey]

That is beautiful, gorgeous wood and excellent work!

[John Hart]

Very Cool Joe. I am definitely going to do these. Just gotta scrape up some time.

[John Keeton]

Beautiful wood, and a nice job, Joe! And, as always, great photo setup with the mirror - neat!

[gary Zimmel]

Nice work on the makeup brush Joe.

[Harvey Ghesser]

Beautiful work as always, Joe!

[Bernie Weishapl]

That is a beauty Joe. The wood is really nice.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Wow - that is some amazing wood! Very nice work - as usual! Great photos as well! Thanks for sharing!

[Ken Glass]

Great looking brush. That is about the nicest Box elder burl I have seen. Well Done.

[Ron Lynch]

I know very little about make-up, but I know a beautiful piece of wood when I see it. Nice job with the turning too.

[Jim Kountz]

Thats one nifty little project and the wood is amazing!! My wife would love one of these!!
Good job!!