9/11 Tribute Pen

[Buzzzz4]

And I apologize for that. Next year the contest will definitely be judged differently. Your pen stood out amongst the rest.


Keep your eye on the mail box!!!!

Cozee,
No problem! I was quite excited I placed! And I beat my dad :biggrin:!
I still feel quite new to pen turning as I've been doing it for just over a year. No apologies necessary!

Also, the day for me was more about getting the opportunity to meet other people and see what else is out there. The competition was frosting on the cake (or poppers as the case may be....YUM!):eat:

Thanks again!

 

[Constant Laubscher]

Great pen !!

 

[Buzzzz4]

Didn't get back to you earlier, Constant. Thanks for your work with this pen!

 

[Buzzzz4]

9/11 Tribute Pen...additional photos added

Added photos...

It is a Jr. Statesman. I had Constant create a flag with his laser that fit just the body of the pen.
I then turned some alternate ivory for the cap and layed on the 9/11 stamps covered with more coats of CA then I can count.

It was a lot of fun to create as this was my first attempt at stamps and a flag blank.

Thanks for looking!

 

[RyanNJ]

Eric,
AMAZING Job!!!
where did you get the stamps?

 

[ToddMR]

Very good job on that pen. Very nice kit to go along with it as well. The stamps and the flag were both done nicely.

 

[shawnmhill]

A beautiful tribute. Gave me chills!

 

[Buzzzz4]

Eric,
AMAZING Job!!!
where did you get the stamps?

Thank you!
I had the stamps sitting in a drawer for a few years. I purchased them from the post office when they first came out. I believe you can get them on ebay.

 

[jttheclockman]

Eric, once again I belive this pen belongs on the front page and to me the photo in the box or the second laying on the stone is the moneyshot. Can't say more than that. Great idea.

 

[1dweeb]

Great pen.

 

[Janet]

Wow that is a really awesome pen

 

[CSue]

Beautiful! Very well done and great idea. I love the final touch . . . the cap. Great job!

 

[striperskin]

Stunning pen!!! Great idea I may steal that idea for the Canadian soldiers in afganistan!!

 

[Jim15]

Just plain awesome.

 

[Santacraig]

This is a most awesome project that should be the pen of the month for September !! Just magnificent !

 

[jttheclockman]

This is a most awesome project that should be the pen of the month for September !! Just magnificent !

Great suggestion!!!!!!!! Maybe every Sept we can post this pen on the front page in sort of a memorial. Pen turning memorial wise.

Maybe Jeff can switch out the watch pen and put it back after Sept. Any seconds on that???

 

[Stick Rounder]

WOW!! Great pen.

 

[achennau]

Awesome work!!! That's a great idea!!!

 

[achennau]

Beautiful

 

[Pen&FishingCT]

amazing piece.

 

[jeff]

After many requests, this beautiful pen will be on the front page for a few days as we remember those lost on September 11, 2001. Although the pen has an obvious American theme, as an international organization we should remember that citizens of 70 countries were killed in the attack.

 

[Ligget]

Outstanding pen, great idea as the front page tribute!

 

[johncrane]

Congrats on the front page Eric! a fitting tribute

 

[mbroberg]

Well deserved!

 

[jttheclockman]

After many requests, this beautiful pen will be on the front page for a few days as we remember those lost on September 11, 2001. Although the pen has an obvious American theme, as an international organization we should remember that citizens of 70 countries were killed in the attack.

Thanks for doing this Jeff. It is a fitting tribute. You are 100% correct that many countries were touched by this tragedy. Love to see it there every Sept11

It is a really cool pen and both parties should be proud of their work.

 

[alphageek]

Thanks for doing this Jeff. It is a fitting tribute. You are 100% correct that many countries were touched by this tragedy. Love to see it there every Sept11

It is a really cool pen and both parties should be proud of their work.

Agreed!

 

[jjt]

Great pen.
Can you tell me how you make the cap with stamps
Thank you

 

[Grizz]

I have decided that this is my most favorite pen that I have ever seen. I'd like to try to duplicate it so I can have one for myself. I wonder if it possible to find any of those stamps?

 

[Toni]

Congratulations Eric!!

 

[jttheclockman]

I have decided that this is my most favorite pen that I have ever seen. I'd like to try to duplicate it so I can have one for myself. I wonder if it possible to find any of those stamps?

Jon

You can get them on ebay.

 

[Buzzzz4]

Thank you! It is a very special pen, which I have decided to put up on my website as too few people see it at my house. The cap was created with alternate ivory turned down to just below bushings. I then used mod podge to affix and seal the stamps to the alt. ivory. After the mod podge was dry, I applied many coats of medium and thin CA until I couldn't feel the edge of the stamps anymore. I then used 600 grit sandpaper to smooth it all out and worked up through the micromesh pads.
Hope that helps. And I feel it an honor to see duplications of this pen as we remember our heros.

 

[MikeyTn]

Well that just put everything I've ever made to shame. I will have to try that sometime.

 

[GaryMGg]

Words don't express the emotions this work brings forth.
The pen is a Masterful tribute to those who helped and those who gave all on September 11, 2001.

 

[workinforwood]

Beautifully executed pen Eric, and congrats on the home page!

 

[toddlajoie]

Glad to see that this happened in time. I was an excellent idea, and a well deserved position for this pen.

 

[Grizz]

I have decided that this is my most favorite pen that I have ever seen. I'd like to try to duplicate it so I can have one for myself. I wonder if it possible to find any of those stamps?

Jon

You can get them on ebay.

Thanks JT, I don't know where my head was. That's a great idea.

-Jon

 

[MrPukaShell]

simply awesome

 

[maxman400]

Congrats on the HOME page!