DFX

Thank you for all the positive feedback…I’m currently in with the next design keep watching

Here’s a look at my latest Tsuba Stand this time my take on ‘Oni done in katakirbori style I wanted this to look old iron. The back of the stand now has a different profile to reflect the curve of a Katana blade with the Hamon Midare/Gunome wavy shape carved in. The front of this stand has a flat profile with the Nakago-ana mount higher and deeper so a broader range of shape and sizes of Tsuba can be displayed. Sent from my iPhone On 20 Apr 2023, at 13:23, DARREN HARVEY <dfxstudio@hotmail.com> wrote:

Hello Please read carefully: Im offering these stands to members here for a limited time these are handmade to order 2 versions are available V1 is Dragonfly and Bamboo V2 is Cherry Blossom and Butterfly see photos (I can send more if required) please message (Tsuba not included) These are cast solid Polyurethane resin and painted with metal pigments and sealed. Price per stand is £50 GBP Free shipping in UK only creation time 7/10 days international please message for shipping cost paypal as gift only please dfxstudio@hotmail.com Regards Darren

Here a look at a second design this time its ‘orange blossom and butterfly’ This decor is a lot smaller, texture more refined and subtle as not to distract from the Tsuba itself. The 2 designs will be offered to members of this group.

A few have asked and to be clear the stand in cast in sold resin with metal pigments added and then finished to simulate real metal…so there is zero chance of rust or loss of patina as this was added as an effect.

Thanks for the feedback I appreciate it it’s all taken onboard

Thought I’d show a stand I designed sculpted and cast for a Tsuba I acquired from a member of this group I can’t find much out there in the way of display stands to show these beautiful pieces of art so decided to do my own as I’m a sculptor by trade… This is purely my own design.

Thanks again getting a refund tomorrow lesson learned! so glad I joined here I appreciate the experienced advice given

Thank you so much for your responses..I guess I’ll take this as a lesson learned this will be going back to where I purchased it… gutted! I will find and own an original one at some point!

Hello Id appreciate any help with identifying this Tsuba I acquired recently from an antiques store there was no information with it it weights 152g Is it copper, Bronze? age? period any help would greatly be appreciated