Lab Gurus:
What's you preferred method to moisturizing and polishing horn?
Step-by-step instructions appreciated
Lab Gurus:
What's you preferred method to moisturizing and polishing horn?
Step-by-step instructions appreciated
Generally, you would just use a gentle polishing compound applied with a cloth. That should handle all the moisturizing a frame needs. Other than that, you know, avoid getting water all over it.
Unless you're talking about the original polish, In which case, wet sand with a very high grit sand paper, then use a gentle polishing compound on a slower rpm wheel. (>2000) If you want a glossy finish, use a skin safe wax and polish it on.
Sorry, that's all I know about horn, I had a preceptor that used to work with it, but my experience is limited.
-Poly is the best substrate for coatings.
-Poly is extremely scratch resistant.
-Poly is extremely impact resistant.
-Poly is unparalleled in clarity.
-Poly is much lighter than traditional crown glass.
Like poly, you can trust me about 40% of the time.
We typically clean the surface with water and then apply a horn cream. We've used the supplied creams from Lindberg and Maybach but also some simple lanolin oil. We let the frame "soak" overnight in a plastic bag and then remove the cream. We've removed it both by rinsing it off with water and by just rubbing off with a lens cloth.
A colleague of mine mentioned he had heard that removing without water was the "proper" way but it does leave a semi-heavy coat of wax/cream on the frame...
Take a look here:
http://www.claudiaalan-us.com/horn-care/
Hmmmm. I did not think that many people sell horn frames. I tried about 30 of them and cant find one that looks good on me.
A friend of mine makes them himself in NY. Amazing pieces but way too expensive for my crowd....
https://www.birdandcage.nyc/shop
He posted some interesting pictures of his clients...
https://www.facebook.com/birdandcage/
Does anybody wears horn as everyday pair of glasses?
Does anybody wears horn as everyday pair of glasses?.................................
Originally Posted by LENNY
There used to be a much more exclusive, but similar basic material than horn and that was turtle shell. My father had several and wore them until he died.
That used to be the tops in optical frame materials, and very expensive.
When I was in frames in the 1960s I sold many of them in Canada at that time. The lighter the color the more expensive they were.
Last edited by Chris Ryser; 10-12-2017 at 11:29 PM.
I like Buffalo Horn better when it is used as an accent on a frame as oppose to the entire frame being made out of it.
Erik Zuniga, ABOC.
Like who?
PAE (Penn Avenue Eyewear)
Leisure Society
Rigards' (They have a Pewter + Buffalo frame I'd personally love to own.)
Cartier
To name a few..
Erik Zuniga, ABOC.
I make ox horn frames and I've tried a few things to give them a final conditioning. Lanolin, neatsfoot and mineral oil all seem to work fine, with neatsfoot being my preference but the smell isn't for everyone. As ajjurcis says, leaving them to absorb whatever you're using for a good 12 hours seems to be the most important thing. As a rule I avoid using water.
My friend, ex of Anglo American, reckons the honing paste that he uses for barrelling has got enough oil in it to condition frames as it polishes. I've seen him use it as a hand cream. Each to their own I suppose.
www.tekaeyewear.com has a few like that.
Horn Eyewear: It Gets Better With Age ..................................
Horn Eyewear: It Gets Better With Age
The unique, beautiful patterns of buffalo horn give our frames an exotic look. As beautiful as horn is, it also has a rich history of use in daily life.
For thousands of years, people have taken the horn from Asian water buffalo and crafted it into tools, dishes and delicate jewelry. Cultures placed a huge emphasis on the importance of using an entire animal. These buffalo have been domesticated for use on farms and are valuable to the people of Southeast Asia.
When you receive your horn eyewear, you will notice that it is polished to a shine. However, like many other natural materials, horn eyewear over time develops a unique patina. As it ages, the character of the horn will begin to show. Very subtle patterns and textures will appear. You will notice the frames further adjust to the shape of your face. This is due to the warmth of your skin. You will also note that areas where your skin makes contact with the horn, a matte finish will develop that will further enhance the fit of the frame.
Read all of it:
https://pennavenueeyewear.com/blog/buffalo-horn
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