3 Dips

[Stevej72]

I had hoped to have my Axis antler Jr. Emporer finished, but that will have to wait for another time. Also, had 2 other dips cup and tubes glued, but ran out of time to get them done too.

These are, aluminum, bamboo, and bocote. CA finish on the bamboo and boctoe. Not sure what I will do with the aluminum, I thought of just a clear powder coat or maybe sandblast it first and then powder coat.

 

[jwoodwright]

Those are great. Nice job.

 

[jthompson1995]

Very nice. It might be intresting if you only sandblast part of the aluminium one; tape off the area that will stay shiny. The designs could be interesting.

 

[CaptG]

Sweeeet. Really like the looks of those.

 

[Buzz]

Great pens. I've got to get the parts and have a try at a few myself.

 

[badger]

Nice form on the pens.

Where do you get the parts? I've never done dip pens. but they seem interesting!

 

[Stevej72]

Thank you! I think I will try taping off part of it and sandblasting, that is a great idea.

I got the tutorial by Don Ward at: http://www.penmakersguild.com/articles/calligraphydippen.pdf

The tubes are from slimline kits. The inserts and nibs I got from Lou (DCBluesman) at: http://www.penturners.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=32430

 

[johncrane]

All three look fantastic Steve! the last one is my pick of the bunch, looks like lam not the only one who thinks its the best, Congrats on the front page Steve! now thats gotta make ya happy.[^][]

 

[Stevej72]

John, thanks for pointing out that I got on the front page, I hadn't seen it. Yes, that is great!

 

[R2]

They remind me of my primary school days except that my porr old pens were not works of art.[]

 

[Tanner]

Those look really cool! Is that aluminum hard to work with? I have some aluminum, however I just don't want to wreck my tools on it. Great work Steve!

I just noticed the Bocote Dip Pen made the Featured Photo! Congrats Steve!!!!!

 

[Stevej72]

Tim, The aluminum turned much easier than I had expected. I think the lapis Trustone was harder on the tools than the aluminum, although I really don't have a way to be sure of that.