Barons for the University

[gerberpens]

It has been a while since my last picture post, so here is what I've been up to the past weekend ...

The president of my university asked my to turn some pens for the retiring trustees. So I turned five Barons out of Amboyna burl. I also had pen cases engraved with their name and the university seal. As a surprise to the president (and not to be left out) I made a pen and case for him.

Here are some pics of the pens. I'm trying a new pen photo booth, homemade rubbermaid container with lights on the side and some fancy paper in the middle. It is still a work in progress.

Thanks for looking.

PS Remember the president's pen is a surprise so please don't tell him!

 

[Fangar]

Those look really great. I am sure that the president will be blown away.

As for you photos. I would recommend more fixed light. It will allow you to bring out the finishes and to add shadow effects. I also use the plastic photo box, but with two 60 watt lamps that I can move around to adjust light bounce, etc. I usually end up lighting from the entry to the box.

Other than that, the photos look well put together. A little blurry on the single shot, but I am usually guilty of that as well. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers,

Fangar

 

[JimGo]

Those are beautiful pens, and I'm sure they will be well appreciated! I called the President today to tell him how lucky he is to be getting one! (kidding)

 

[Jim Boyd]

I like the pics and pens. Maybe some Dunesberry instead of latin though[]

 

[rtjw]

All of them look fantastic.

 

[melogic]

Awesome job Gary! I think the president and all of the trustee's will be over whelmed.

 

[Randy_]

Well executed project Gary. Did you give any consideration to engraving the university seal on the pens as well. I think that would have been a nice touch.

 

[swm6500]

Gary, I think that they will all be pleased with the pens.

 

[DWK5150]

Nice very nice. I am very impressed with those and Im sure they will be to.

 

[PenWorks]

I rate these a very HIGH passing grade ! [] Great job on the pens and the Sale.

 

[woodscavenger]

Knockout work!! Good choice of woods.