Bakelite---Pair

[Gary Max]

Fresh off the lathe-------the BTB is going into my shirt pocket.
This is the real 1930's Bakelite made by the Marblette Co.

 

[Karin Voorhis]

Sorry a bakelite? They are beautiful love the pattern and colors.

 

[skiprat]

Sorry a bakelite? .

Old expensive and rare plastic, very sought after now.:wink:

Those really are very nice Gary. That is the first time I've seen Bakelite in such a vibrant colour. :biggrin:

 

[rjwolfe3]

Beautiful!

 

[dustmaker]

Nice, Gary. The long clicks suite those blanks well, really shows off the excellent colors.

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

Gary those are super, I'm a big fan of Bakelite, just remember what I told you this morning....

 

[Karin Voorhis]

Old expensive and rare plastic, very sought after now.:wink:

Thanks so much for the insight. also I see why its desired looks great

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

Karin, here is a link to the history of Bakelite http://www.thecarrotbox.com/plastic/bakelite.asp

Old expensive and rare plastic, very sought after now.:wink:

Thanks so much for the insight. also I see why its desired looks great

 

[Manny]

Gary,

I see you made an extra. I assume you will be sending it out as a Christmas gift to someone in Southern California........(waiting with bated breath)

Manny

 

[el_d]

Very Nice Gary. Great pen for that blank.

 

[cnirenberg]

Gary,
Those are beauties.

 

[wdcav1952]

Wow Gary, that is some beautiful bakelite!! Nice work.

 

[snowman56]

Very nice looking pen's Gary you did a great job.

 

[gvpens]

Nice job Gary! Never seen that color combination.
Nice bright colors.

 

[Constant Laubscher]

Nice color and pens!

 

[Karin Voorhis]

Karin, here is a link to the history of Bakelite http://www.thecarrotbox.com/plastic/bakelite.asp

Thanks super bunches for the Link that was great I love material history and all. Minus stopping jewelry for war materials (flower child coming out sorry)

 

[johncrane]

Very nice pens Gary! you picked the right kit to show off the blank, l also think it's the best clicker out there. that's if you like click pens.

 

[Jim15]

Those are great Gary.

 

[Ligget]

Those are gorgeous pens Gary, the long barrels really show off the patterns!