Saffron Flashes

**mddock58** · 26th September 06, 07:55 AM

Maybe Jerry will add the Saffron flashes to his stock!

If not, he may be able to get some "scraps" from his supplier so you may make some!

Send him a note.

**Tattoo Bradley** · 26th September 06, 08:17 AM

I always buy flashes when I buy the kilt now. But, as you know Jerry doesn't have any saffron flashes available. So, I'm just hoping that he'll add some to his new catalogue this year.

**cavscout** · 26th September 06, 11:21 AM

He's working on getting saffron plaids and neck ties, so I'm sure flashes will come before long.

**turpin** · 26th September 06, 12:37 PM

I bought a pair of flashes from the Tartans Museum gift shop. They were supposed to be yellow to go with my Gordon stripe, but turned out to be a yellowish goldish color, sort of like the inside of a butternut squash (ish). Fortunately, they go very well with the saffron. I actually think a complementary color usually looks better in a flash than the same color.

**Scott Gilmore** · 29th September 06, 11:00 PM

Originally Posted by turpin

I bought a pair of flashes from the Tartans Museum gift shop. ...

That was just the tip I needed, thanks. I was also looking for saffron flashes, but I wanted them to go with my StillWater heavyweight shadow tartan green, so bright orange would do at least as well.

After reading your post I went surfing over to the Scottish Tartans Museum giftshop kilt hose and flashes page (scroll down to the bottom). It turns out they carry a good selection of flashes. I chose the "ancient red (orange)" shown as the middle pair in the image below.

While I was ordering the flashes, I decided to save on shipping and order the Glenurquhart sgian dubh in brown at the same time.

Glad I read this thread.

Regards,
Scott Gilmore

**Andrew Green** · 29th September 06, 11:48 PM

Scott:
The Glenurquhart is a nice little dress knife. I have the same one and like it a lot.

I have to wait until payday to pick up more kilt related goodies... this payday was my rent check...so I have considerably less to "play" with. But red flashes, brown brogues, and perhaps a set of red/white warhose are on the list.

**Scott Gilmore** · 11th October 06, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by Andrew Green

Scott:
The Glenurquhart is a nice little dress knife. I have the same one and like it a lot. ...

It certainly is. I received the flashes and knife yesterday (thanks Matt!) and I'm very happy with the purchase. As suggested, the "ancient red" flashes look perfectly saffron. If anyone is still looking for saffron flashes, this is as good a match as I've seen.

Regards,
Scott Gilmore

**Tattoo Bradley** · 26th September 06, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by cavscout

He's working on getting saffron plaids and neck ties, so I'm sure flashes will come before long.

Last time I looked at his site he had both of those already.

**Blu (Ontario)** · 26th September 06, 06:16 PM

If you're not having much luck finding ready made flashes, You might try looking in fabric stores for something compatible. They're not that difficult to make... even for a klutz like me.

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**Tattoo Bradley** · 26th September 06, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by Blu (Ontario)

If you're not having much luck finding ready made flashes, You might try looking in fabric stores for something compatible. They're not that difficult to make... even for a klutz like me.

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I've read your "flashes" construction instructions. Very informative. I just wonder how hard it would be to find the matching colour.