This is the pen that I entered for the contest. It was part of a set that I had an order for. The majestic kit seems to be well liked, this is my third order for a set. I had fun doing this. I loved the contest and saw so much talent. So much to aspire for and I was truly inspired. I am not sure if I would like to do kitless as yet, but certainly would love to try segmented pens. I have never done one, so if anyone has any articles or videos that they know of please do share. Of course as always C & C, tips and tricks are most welcome. I tried my new carbide tools to turn this set, and it worked well. Palm root is very fragile, but I got through without much of a problem. The palm root grain is much better appreciated when you have the pen in your hand, photos don't really do it justice I feel. It has a 3D sort of effect, which is unique. I've made a number of these pens now, and they are all highly sort after. It is finished with CA.
Blue Palm Root, Majestic Pen- Contest Entry
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buttonsHT
Member
Amazing looking pen. Thanks for posting.
johncrane
Member
The close up really tells the story, very nice pen and work.
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OZturner
Member
Excellent Set and worthy entry in the Competition, Sean.
Superb Blank, Striking Colours.
Your Fit and Finish is Exemplary.
Congratulations.
Brian.
Superb Blank, Striking Colours.
Your Fit and Finish is Exemplary.
Congratulations.
Brian.
Bob Wemm
Member
Absolutely beautiful Sean.
Congratulations and thanks for showing.
Bob.
Congratulations and thanks for showing.
Bob.
Quality Pen
Member
very pretty pen!
Hendu3270
Member
Man that is an excellent piece of wood (root)
Russknan
Member
Very nice! You must be a " master filler" as well as a GREAT pen blank maker! Russ
mark james
IAP Collection, Curator
Sean: The blank is incredible with the colors! Did you cast it?
It is a great match with the kit.
Wonderful work - I have "Blank envy"...
Have a great day! :wink:
It is a great match with the kit.
Wonderful work - I have "Blank envy"...
Have a great day! :wink:
Karl_99
Member
That is a beautiful pen with an amazing blank! Well done.
robutacion
Member
Wow Sean, that is a work of art...!
Fit and finish are superb, even tough the good close up pics, always show things that the naked eye can't see, you may have to introduce a buffing wheel system to get that CA surface flawless, burnishing lines are a pain to see but, most times, they are there, only a good buffing wheel and some good buffing compound, together with a magnifying light/lamp, can clean those up and give a supper deep gloss finish, very difficult to achieve manually...!
As for the effects/colouration of that Palm root well, that's another story, huh...???:wink::biggrin:
Keep up the good work mate, you are doing very well...!
Cheers
George
Fit and finish are superb, even tough the good close up pics, always show things that the naked eye can't see, you may have to introduce a buffing wheel system to get that CA surface flawless, burnishing lines are a pain to see but, most times, they are there, only a good buffing wheel and some good buffing compound, together with a magnifying light/lamp, can clean those up and give a supper deep gloss finish, very difficult to achieve manually...!
As for the effects/colouration of that Palm root well, that's another story, huh...???:wink::biggrin:
Keep up the good work mate, you are doing very well...!
Cheers
George
robutacion
Member
Hahahahah, very interesting question Mark, haven't you even seen these blanks before...??? hahahahah:biggrin:
Cheers
George
Fishinbo
Member
Absolutely gorgeous pen! The blank looks amazing with those colors and figures. Excellent choice of blank, great fit and flawless finish.