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Friday, August 1, 2014

Bullet Cartridge Razors

GROOM LIKE YA MEAN IT!

These BULLET CARTRIDGE REPLICA RAZOR HANDLES are pretty darn cool!
They are available in chrome, gold titanium or black titanium.  
Any of these finishes are quite durable.
AND...wait for it...
the Gillette Mach III razor blades fit these handles!!
So you (or the gift recipient) can get the blades very easily at your local drug store, grocery store, or all-purpose store like Wal-Mart.  (He...or she... may already be using these blades on a plastic handle.)

These razors can be custom-made in almost any clay color(s) you like.


The clay design shown is smooth, not textured. However, the clay can be made with a texture (pattern) or with ridges on the underside or on the sides for better gripping.

PLUS...
Optional razor stands are also available in the same finishes as the razor handles for a stylish pairing to compliment your vanity decor and/or finishes.
Chrome, Black Titanium (shown), and Gold Titanium (shown)


This item is a relatively "simple-to-complete project" being made like the pens with a brass tube and simply pressing the components together.  Also, the head of the handle is removable (threaded) for easy cleaning when necessary.

I think these make a really unique gift for a grad, dad, groom, or other special occasion for the gun enthusiast, hunter, outdoorsman...or woman.  Or simply for the man, or woman, who already has everything else!  :-)

Other styles of razors are also available, but to date this style is the only style I've actually made. Stay Tuned...one day I'll have some others to share!
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The pattern on the razor handle shown was created by first covering and shaping the handle in a silvery mix of pearl white and black clay.  Then sheets of black clay, pearl white clay, and a pearl blue clay were layered on top of each other in a "block."  I made deep impressions onto the top layer of the clay pushing down into the other two clay colors.  I used my tissue blade to slice off the raised portions that were left in the clay between and around the deep impressions.  The pieces that I sliced off the top were placed onto the silvery clay on the razor handle tube. The tube was rolled until all the clay was smooth and re-shaped as desired.   
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