workinforwood
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I had an odd number of 7mm antlers drilled and a thought came to me that I could use one of the tines that would otherwise be unsuitable for a pen of any size. I would have liked to not have a center band, but there is just too much curve and if I drill deeper I will drill through the antler. Then of course, while digging through the scraps of bones a piece with a fork in it brought another idea to mind...a way to hold the pen, since it won't have a clip. The pen is sanded and buffed out with carnuba. The stand is fiddleback flitch cut maple and the antlers on the stand are completely natural, no finish. I don't like to spray antlers as they yellow over time...why fix them anyhow when they aren't broken? It's actually a reasonably comfortable pen to write with, the bark inclusion in the nib end feels nice in the fingers and helps it want to stay on the stand without sliding off. I really like it...was surprised at the outcome. Cost me around $3 and took under an hour for the entire project.
And yes, I did turn the end of the antler with the curve as it whipped wildly around the lathe
And yes, I did turn the end of the antler with the curve as it whipped wildly around the lathe