Powder flask

[DragoonRick]

  Yes it is a self portrait

[Zulch]

  Yes it is a self portrait

Fantastic👍 You are a person of many talents Rick, can’t wait to see the finished painting. Acrylic? Oil? Pastel?

[DragoonRick]

Acrylic should be another couple of days.

I found in my shooting closet a small powder flask that was made in the USA probably of copper. It sets a good pattern for any well made flask.

[Zulch]

Rick that reminds me of the Remington flask?

[Ringo]

I expect you mean the Colt pattern flask. Wasn't the Remington the one with the lying dog?

[Zulch]

I expect you mean the Colt pattern flask. Wasn't the Remington the one with the lying dog?

Ringo, yes sir, you are correct. i forgot about the lying dog. Thanks 

[AntiqueSledMan]

Hello DragoonRick,

I'm no tinsmith but I would imagine your going to need a form,
then both halves would be formed over it, then assembled in yet
another step and sealed. Copper would be the easiest forming,
but it could be done with aluminum also. Personally I think brass
will be harder to form and might tear.

Good luck, AntiqueSledMan.

[Zulch]

Rick, how is the art class coming along?

[DragoonRick]

6 weeks and the class will be over.   

[Zulch]

Hey!! you finished your self portrait!! Great! I like it. Are you just working on painting? No sculpting? By the way, did you sketch your self portrait first or was this all paint from the start?