Brushfire Hydrographics

Scott and Karen Brush live in LaSalle Ontario and operate Brushfire Hydrographics.

Scott began his enthusiasm with the outdoors over 40 years ago acting as his grandfather's rabbit dog. Over the years, and several field promotions, he became an accomplished gun and bow hunter passing on the responsibility of kicking brush piles to his son and is now training a grandson. Researching camo finishes for some prototype archery equipment gave him reason to investigate film dipping. Now, nearly a year later, he and his wife Karen have taken the plunge to offer that very service to folks right here in Southern Ontario.

Karen, an archer and outdoorswoman in her own right, has spent a great deal of time creating unique dried and silk flower arrangements. She now uses her artistic talents to help craft the finest hydrographic projects possible.

Just what is hydrographics?

Hydrographics, water transfer imaging, or film dipping, are all common names for this process. Ink patterns that have been printed onto a water soluble film are floated on the water's surface in a dipping tank. The film dissolves and an activating solution is applied. The parts, having been prepared and applied with a base colour, are immersed into the water. The surface tension and pressure of the water wrap the floating ink pattern to adhere to the surface of the piece. The part is then washed to remove any residue, inspected, and a protective clear coat is applied.

The results are striking and will add beauty and value to most anything. Anything, that is, that is non-porous, can be submersed in water. Metals, plastics, hardwoods, bone, stone… you get the idea. Patterns include various camouflages, wood grains, metals, animal prints, and many, many more. The appearance of each pattern can also be altered by applying different base colours. Clear coats are very durable and can be completely matte or high gloss.

With all of these options, just imagine the opportunities to customize your belongings to really reflect your distinctive personality. Really, your imagination is your biggest limitation!

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Just a few sample patterns from what's available at Brushfire Hydrographics. You just have to visit the site to see all that's available.:

   
   

From archery to ATV's, Brushfire Hydrographics can transform those tired old 'toys' into eye catching works of art. Their committment to customer service assures you of the very best results possible for your shotgun, bow, ATV or virtually anything you can foresee as requiring that fresh new look.
As seen in the pictures below, the work is labor intensive, meticulous and spot on in completion:

an ordinary truck dash makes the grade in camo and burled wood

you can see the transformation that's taken place in the Ithaca pieces

a competed shotgun stock, fore end and barrel

the archers will love the detail

turn your everyday trophy mount into a work of art

even the big toys could use a little Brushfire Hydrographics makeover

The possibilities are endless. The results impressive. Scott and Karen Brush have brought to the region, the kind of process that is the hottest thing in the outdoors industry. They are acquiring new camo finishes constantly that are sure to fit anyone's taste.
I've seen their work transform shotguns that have seen better days into ones that rival and exceed new products sitting in your gunsmith's rack. Trust is an integral component when having someone work on your family heirloom firearm - I have that trust in Brushfire Hydrographics. Flawless, meticulous and attention to detail best describe the work performed by Scott and Karen Brush of Brushfire Hydrographics.
Scott and Karn Brush can be reached by calling 519-978-2074.