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jordanl Veteran user 325 Posts |
Going threough some older props I found a set of 3 shells that I purchased many years ago from Chanin at one of the Jubilees. Pieces of a baloon had dried onto the shells, and in removing the dried baloon I took off some of the glossy finish. What would the cup experts here recommend I apply. thanks for your advice.
Jordan. |
JamesTong Eternal Order Malaysia 11213 Posts |
What shells are you talking about, Jordan? Is it the shell for the shell games?
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jordanl Veteran user 325 Posts |
Yes they're for the 3 shell game. They appear to be some type of molded plastic.
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Mobius303 Inner circle Lakewood, Ohio 1309 Posts |
Jack Chanin Shells used a gloss varnish.
I would think you need to remove it all and then reapply a new coating to the shell that was compromised. The tough part will be making it look the same. Maybe someone here can suggest how to do that. I wouldn't want the shell to crack on you or worse. My set is a bit darker in color than my newer shell sets. I do not know what the exact varnish was that he used. Whit Hayden would know...maybe you can PM him. Whit also has a board/ Forum where they may have already answered your question. Mobius |
Jaz Inner circle NJ, U.S. 6111 Posts |
I agree with Mobius on removing all the coating.
Problem is what to use on molded plastic without doing damage. |
Mobius303 Inner circle Lakewood, Ohio 1309 Posts |
The original Chanin shells were actual Walnut shells.
They tend to crack over time. Most molded plastic ones do not have a finish on them. A great alternative to actual shells is to get the School For Scoundrals shells sets as they have all the work right there. Plasstic eh? You can probably find the right material at the local Hobby shop bring it in and ask them. Mobius |
Dave V Inner circle Las Vegas, NV 4824 Posts |
My limited experience with Chanin shells says that at least some were made in plastic. They look to be painted and then clear coated, so I'd worry a bit about causing more damage by stripping the finish.
If you're keeping as a collectable I'd leave them alone. Collectors can be funny that way. If you don't care about authenticity then I'd give it a shot of clear varnish, probably doing all three so they match.
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JamesTong Eternal Order Malaysia 11213 Posts |
This is going to be a delicate job. Be ready to get a new set too. As Mobius mentioned, 'Craft and Hobby' shops may be of help - they may have the varnish to do this job.
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jordanl Veteran user 325 Posts |
Yes,
I'll probably get a new set. I will contact Whit, hes a friend on MySpace. Unfortunately I already took some finish off, didn't realize until it was too late. FWIW I purchased them from Jack at a Jubilee in the Mid 70's. He was going around selling out of a suitcase and performing the shells on a newspaper. |
Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24312 Posts |
Chanin shells came in various styles, depending on what Jack was able to find at the time. I had two sets, one of which I gave to Whit. These were plastic shells. Jack also had some that he made from walnut shells.
Jack could go into a salvage yard or a thrift store and come out with enough stuff to make up a whole lecture. If you read his biography sometime you will see that he started out basically scrounging things. He was a very interesting character and did a whole lot for magic. BTW, none of this is meant to be detrimental to Jack's memory. It's just an analysis of the way he was from the circumstances he was born in.
"The Swatter"
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jordanl Veteran user 325 Posts |
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On 2007-09-27 22:20, Bill Palmer wrote: Bill, I only met him that one time, but "interesting character" certainly fits well with my memory of him. I do recall he was quite good at the Shells. He had a brusque style that was "Old School" |
Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24312 Posts |
His biography is extremely interesting.
"The Swatter"
Founder of CODBAMMC My Chickasaw name is "Throws Money at Cups." www.cupsandballsmuseum.com |
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