Australian Soapwood

[stilgar]

This is the first of my pens from the group of Australian pen blanks that I purchased.

Sorry about the image, I am having some trouble with my camera and software. Otherwise, comments encouraged.

 

[Ron Mc]

Brian,
From what I can see that is some beautiful wood with a great grain pattern. Any chance of another picture?

 

[wdcav1952]

Brian,

The pen looks good. I agree with Ron that a better photo is needed. BTW, do NOT ask me for photo advice!!!! []

 

[Skye]

Originally posted by wdcav1952
<br />Brian,

The pen looks good. I agree with Ron that a better photo is needed. BTW, do NOT ask me for photo advice!!!! []

Look into making a lighting booth if you plan on taking a lot of pics. Just need some PVC pipe and elbows, a lamp or two and a white sheet. Also, if you're using a digital camera, use the Macro setting. It looks like a tulip. Use that on a stand if possible because it blurs easier.

 

[wdcav1952]

Brian,

On second thought, maybe I will try to give a little advice. Do an Ebay search for photo cube. I got one that folds flat for around $20, including shipping.

Also, a tripod might work better than a stand. If your camera has a time delay function, use that to take your photos as that eliminates the shaking/blurring problem completely.

FWIW,

 

[DFM]

Try using the flower setting on your camera.

 

[stilgar]

Actually, I did use the flower setting on a tripod. I think that something got into the lens because the pictures I did just before this one worked great. I am taking it into a local photo shop to have them examine the lens and see if there is some scratches on it. It was a target special a couple of years ago, so maybe that is the problem.

The pen looks a lot better then the picture shows.

 

[RonMc1954]

That some very interesting wood and it looks like you did a good job. It must be nice to have access to different types of wood (australian). Keep up the good work.

 

[stilgar]

Here is a new picture of the pen from my album.

I used a light cube (if I call it a light box here in Australia, they are confused) that I made from suggestions on this site.

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I think this looks a lot better

 

[wdcav1952]

Originally posted by stilgar
<br />Here is a new picture of the pen from my album.

I used a light cube (if I call it a light box here in Australia, they are confused) that I made from suggestions on this site.

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I think this looks a lot better

I agree!! Very nice.

 

[jssmith3]

Hi Brian, that is a beautiful pen, what type of wood is it or do they just call it "Australian wood"?
Thanks,
Janet

 

[stilgar]

Thanks, it is soapwood. I have never heard of it but all of the blanks I have found look just like the pen.