$5.00 Civil War Pen

[maxman400]

This one is for my little Brothers Birthday Today, He already has one of these in red and gray and he claims that I never give him any money. So here is a civil war pen done with a (reduced replica :wink "Confederate States of America" $5.00 Dollar Bill, It is cast in Alumilite and sanded to 1500 then plastix polished. It is on a black ti kit.
Any Comments Welcome, and Thanks for looking. :biggrin:

 

[spanky239]

Max,

That is way cool!!!

Stacey

 

[Grizz]

Awesome way to do that pen.

 

[Rangertrek]

LIKE IT! :biggrin:
Great concept.

 

[bowtiebird12]

The coolest bullet pen Ive ever seen!

 

[76winger]

Excellent pen, color matching and photography! I love the way it looks as though it's lit from the bottom. and the Black TN is complimented by the coloring of the background and the balls (eggs, magnets, whatever they are) the pen is resting on.

 

[ctubbs]

That style is one of my least favorite styles, but what you have done makes the Civil War pen a real stand out. Great job on a difficult style pen to bring through. The fit and finish is spot on. Tying the Confederate currency in with that style is near perfect. Congratulations.
Charles

 

[bobjackson]

I like it. What a brother you are.

 

[bitshird]

Great pen Max, that hasn't been one of my favorite kits until now.

 

[boxerman]

That's a very cool pen nice job.

 

[klibra]

I am new to pen turning and I have to say this is a great pen! I love it. Great job! Do you have any suggestions where to buy the pen kits? I wouldn't mind trying one these.

 

[workinforwood]

I really like that Max..very well done!

 

[maxman400]

I am new to pen turning and I have to say this is a great pen! I love it. Great job! Do you have any suggestions where to buy the pen kits? I wouldn't mind trying one these.

You can get the kits from PSI.

 

[johncrane]

Great looking pen and a excellent gift Max! brother will love it,also Max that's a real nice casting job, what's your choice of glue when gluing things too the tube's.

 

[Tanner]

Very nice looking pen!

 

[maxman400]

Great looking pen and a excellent gift Max! brother will love it,also Max that's a real nice casting job, what's your choice of glue when gluing things too the tube's.

This is the first Decal-Photo type casting that I have done. I used Avery's self adhesive shipping labels. I did some testing with how well they stuck to the tubes by leaving them on for 24 hours then trying to pull them off. They were a bear to get off. I sealed the edges with thin CA and allowed it to dry for three hours before casting. I sealed the ink with Krylon Cristal clear spray.

 

[klibra]

alumilite????

Can you tell me what alumilite is? Thanks

 

[maxman400]

Can you tell me what alumilite is? Thanks

http://www.alumilite.com/

It is a two part resin that you mix 50/50 by weight and can be colored or cast clear. You can check out the above link. And if you order before the end of the month they are offering a discount to IAP members right now. :biggrin:

 

[Pen_Turner_297]

LIKE IT! :biggrin:
Great concept.

100% agree

 

[johncrane]

Very good Max! l haven't tried Avery shipping labels yet i know the ca works good. i also use krylon clear the only problem with it, cost's about $20 bucks a can here. thanks Max!

 

[mach9]

Great pen! I love it.

 

[wizard]

Max, Beautiful job on the pen. The currency really makes the pen stand out!
Thanks for showing, Regards, Doc

 

[rkimery]

Great job! Although I think it's too good for your little brother....maybe you should keep it(?).

 

[maxman400]

Great job! Although I think it's too good for your little brother....maybe you should keep it(?).

I thought about that,,, But yesterday was his Birthday and he is my Little Brother so he already has it. resent: But now I have an excuse to cast me one with a $100.00 Dollar Bill. :smile-big: Maybe a set of Union and Confederate $100's.
It's research time!!!

 

[snyiper]

Max great job on the pen I have to say it is or was my least favorite style out there untill you pulled this off !!!!