A Castle, Moat and All

[firewhatfire]

I had a great idea for a pen. This is what became of it. It has been a great learning experience-thats for sure. I wanted a Castle and wanted the water to ripple against the walls. I had alot of other ideas but this is the finished product. It is Blue Mahoe bricks with Green dyed curly maple mortar. The acrylics are all I have poured. I built the base also. Comments and Critiques are always welcome and thanks for looking.

 

[D.Oliver]

Pretty sweet. What does the blue/copper acryilc above the centerband represent?

 

[IPD_Mr]

That is very creative. The brick walls are not the easiest thing to do.

 

[carpblaster]

when you told me your dream stand, you went beyond the sky,mine was just wood stand to hold the tip and all in ,cant wait to seee it may walk off with it,fantastic job as always
Rodney

 

[skiprat]

Yowzer!!!! ( does anyone really say that any more ?? )

That is very cool !!! But why isn't this going into the BoIAP 2012 contest???

 

[DurocShark]

FWF: Awesome!

 

[firewhatfire]

I was fully intending on entering into the contest. It does not look like I want it too. Plus I see flaws. I have a new idea brewing.

The blue and copper was supposed to have a different look. Hopefully it can be executed.

Yowzer!!!! ( does anyone really say that any more ?? )

That is very cool !!! But why isn't this going into the BoIAP 2012 contest???

 

[eldee]

That's some creative work. Keep 'em coming.

 

[hunter-27]

Wow! That's a pretty clever idea.

 

[McBryde]

Awesome work, that is definately a one of a kind pen, very very creative!

E

 

[Wright]

That is very creative Phil, that is what I love about this hobby is that you can create anything imaginable that will work on a pen!!

 

[alamocdc]

Excellent work, Phil! I can't wait to see if you pull off what you are thinking if it is "better" than this!!!!

 

[Jim Burr]

Those rock Phil!!! I am in awe!!

 

[firewhatfire]

thanks for the comments, creative my mind is. Execution from time to time happens. Sometimes my wife thinks its my mind that should be executed.:bulgy-eyes:.

 

[Ruby pen turning]

To cool. I know I am supposed to be looking at the pen and it is cool. But I for some reason am looking at the water in your moat. Is the cap mountable?

 

[firewhatfire]

The most was supposed to look like water rippling. It does not post.

 

[plantman]

Work of art

Phil: This is beyond just a pen. It is a true work of art!! This is the $1000 pen, and should be in an art gallery. This would make a very interesting tutorial as to how you go about putting this together. Keep up the amazing work. Jim S

 

[KDM]

I'm interested in how you got your brickwork effect. Here is what I spent my morning on:



How'd you do yours? Any tips for me? (Apart from "sack the bricklayer.")

 

[firewhatfire]

What are yours made from? My mortar is curly maple and and my bricks are blue mahoe

 

[firewhatfire]

For those that asked I did a quick tutorial here. http://www.penturners.org/forum/f18/building-castle-walls-100953/#post1436960 Hope it helps you folks wanting to start segmenting.

Phil

 

[rizaydog]

Thats a great idea. Nicely done.

 

[Jim15]

Thank you for sharing.

For those that asked I did a quick tutorial here. http://www.penturners.org/forum/f18/building-castle-walls-100953/#post1436960 Hope it helps you folks wanting to start segmenting.

Phil

 

[76winger]

Very unique creation. I love it!

 

[KDM]

What are yours made from?

Heh heh! Mine are polyester! I cut the little bricks and cast them back into the mould!

Your method looks much easier and produces a better result!!

 

[BSea]

WOW, I can't believe I hadn't seen this before today. That is very cool.

 

[firewhatfire]

I can see where you're could be used to create a whole fantasy line of pens. Such as the Harry Potter world. It gives me a few ideas to explore

What are yours made from?

Heh heh! Mine are polyester! I cut the little bricks and cast them back into the mould!

Your method looks much easier and produces a better result!!

 

[edstreet]

Honestly I am not sure I like this one or not, I am truly torn. One hand I see the base pen alone is on the heavy side by itself with out adding other things on to it. I will say that it is indeed cleaver and a good theme pen. I am curious what the weight is on this one?

 

[MrWright]

Now there is an Artist!!!!!!! Great looking pen and holder.

 

[firewhatfire]

I don't have a scale so can't weigh it. The cap has all the weight in it and since it is non post able it is not an issue. The base keeps it lined up straight while sitting on a desk. It wa not intended as a toting pen

Honestly I am not sure I like this one or not, I am truly torn. One hand I see the base pen alone is on the heavy side by itself with out adding other things on to it. I will say that it is indeed cleaver and a good theme pen. I am curious what the weight is on this one?