1911 slide

[JohnR]

I'm finished with the slide and was wondering if I should texture the silver & gold flower centers. I was thinking about leaving it smooth and wait to see how it looks after bluing. Then if I don't like it I could texture it then. Too risky? Thanks for any input.....JohnR

 

[Marrinan]

JRon, Looks real nice A very nice job. I would do my texturing after bluing. You are a careful craftsman so damage is very unlikely anyway. If this is going to be a using piece you will probably have to be somewhat aggressive with pattern to reduce ware anyway. Plain may be better in the end. Fred

 

[BrianPowley]

Flip a coin.

 

[SamW]

That should work just fine. When parts are rust blued I leave the inlay final detailing 'til after so I don't have to do it twice. With hot dip it doesn't seem to matter. After you texture it if you don't like it you can always burnish it off smooth again.

 

[DiamondCactus]

beautiful work.

 

[JohnR]

Thanks for the responces. I will wait after the hot bluing and see how it comes out........JohnR

 

[Big-Un]

After blueing, I think detailing the flower centers would give it an unusual and unique look...useful art, if you know what I mean.

Bill