RAZOR SHARPENER

This instructable was inspired by Jake's idea on how to keep your razor sharp.  
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-extend-the-life-of-your-Razor-Blade-keeping/

This is a very interesting ible and well worth the time to check it out.  


I loved his idea and incorporated it into a gift idea.  I made a denim strap to hang in a dry area to sharpen razors.  It is made from denim jeans and a small piece of bicycle inner tube.  These would make awesome Christmas gifts for any guy or gal that uses a razors.


For the gift I would include a copy of the introduction to Jake's instructable's on keeping your razor sharp and giving his URL page so they can watch his video.  

You could include a razor and shaving cream with the gift package.  

You could had a small strip of print fabric to the top or add embellishments that complimented the receivers interest.  You could do stamping with the persons name on it.  
 Making a loop to hold the razors would be so useful.
 
I will be making more of these after all the holidays and be embellishing them so they are very attractive.  This one was my sample one and it worked out great.
 
Can't  you just see denim with pink lace and iron on rhinestones!

Maybe skull and bones for the guys.

Step 1 SUPPLIES

You could glue this razor strap, hand sew it, duct tape or use fusible inner facing.


Denim 5 inches X 36 inches
Small piece of bicycle inner tube 1 3/4 inches wide  X 6 inches long
Matching thread
Scissors
Iron (optional)
Sewing machine (optional )
Hand sewing needle if you don't have a machine.
Straight edge
Hole punch ( optional )  hammer and nail, or ice pick
Skewer
Embellishments (optional )  If they are very long add some length to your strap when you cut it out 

Comments

[l8nite]

did I miss where you described how to use this? is it like a strope fro a straight razor?

[sunshiine]

I did not describe how to use it but did give a video link of the post where my instructable was inspired from. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-extend-the-life-of-your-Razor-Blade-keeping/.

[sunshiine]

I will add that as per your comment. Got to thinking some people can't watch the vid. Thanks for bringing that to my attention!

[l8nite]

with an older computer and so/so connection speed, Im one of those who seldom look at videos, unfortunately that means I miss some great "ibles" because they are only on vids. Even though I haven't regularly touched a razor in over 30yrs I found your "ible" interesting and informative with the exception of how to use the finished product. I was thinking it might be used to freshen razor knife blades but I also suggested it to my daughter as homemade holiday gifts (for the few in the family who do use razors)

[sunshiine]

So, your an artist! Good for you! I loved the light house. From the looks of your picture above you look like you need that beard to keep warm! Yes, your are correct, my sister can't view my vids although she has DSL but for some reason it is always buffering so she too misses out. Glad you mentioned this because I did make the changes as per your comment. I added it after the testing part. Last page I think. I am in a rush to leave but when I get back after Xmas, I think I will put it on the first page. Thanks again for your comment.

[killerjackalope]

Cool idea, especially after a very rough shave, need me a new blade, after a little incident where the little metal strap at one end came off I'm not keen on stretching out the life of razor blades, though mine always get thrown in bags and whatnot...

[sunshiine]

Thank you for your comment.

[pecospearl]

Great idea, love the strap.

[sunshiine]

Thank you for commenting.