DNA - Veneer

[wood-of-1kind]

Here's something a little different. A blank (pen) made out of sheets of tekwood veneers. There's hundreds and hundreds of sheets (so many I lost count). After a thorough "soaking" of CA, I gave it a go and turned this chrome cigar. Slow process to "turn" since the "sheets" have to be sliced cut to prevent explosion.

I got a total of six blanks from my veneer block and will do other style of pens. This "DNA" veneer was named as such by a friend who suggested the name since it resembles the "cells of life" Hope that you like it and take a moment to drop a comment.

 

[BRobbins629]

Nice one Peter. Very unique.

 

[rjwolfe3]

That is interesting.

 

[Rangertrek]

Very different. I like it.
How long that take?

 

[wood-of-1kind]

Very different. I like it.
How long that take?

4 hours to turn (slowly) and 6 hours to prepare the blank. Labour of love I guess.

 

[Rum Pig]

I like the look of the pen for a distance but the closeup photos do it no justice.
I'm sure it is better in the flesh.
well done.
What finish did you use?

 

[wood-of-1kind]

I like the look of the pen for a distance but the closeup photos do it no justice.
I'm sure it is better in the flesh.
well done.
What finish did you use?

CA finish. Closeup shot is a bit rough but the finished pen is very much acceptable. It is much better than photographed.

 

[David Keller]

That's a great looking blank, but the finish looks a little rough in the photos. I'd love to know more about the process you used to get the varied pattern rather than just simple stripes.

 

[Ligget]

That must have taken ages to produce the original block, beautiful pen that was well worth all the effort!