Dyed Thuya Burl Black TN Cigar Pen

[nilsatcraft]

This is a black dyed Thuya Burl blank on a Black Titanium Cigar Pen. The dye worked out pretty well while still showing the figure of the blank through the finish. Finished with Spray Lacquer. The picture was a bit over exposed so the plating looks lighter than it is but you get the idea.

This pen was turned for the Pen Swap and has been sent off now. I thought the pen swap was a lot of fun. Draken did a great job at making me a nice Executive pen so I was really happy about that. Feel free to comment.

 

[TheHeretic]

I'll tell ya when I recieve it!!! Actually it looks absolutley great to me.


Dean
columbus OH

 

[vick]

Very nice I have been meaning to try that with Maple burl. May I ask what dye you used?

 

[chigdon]

What a great idea. I never thought of dyeing Thuya. Will have to try it.

 

[Rifleman1776]

Beautiful execution and finish. I duuno that making a burl that dark appeals to me. I prefer to let the natural beauty of the wood speak for itself.

 

[KC]

Is it the picture or do I see some burgundy? That looks quite nice with the black TN.

KC

 

[Ligget]

Beautiful work "as usual" Nils.[]

 

[Dario]

I like it. The dyed burl looked better with this kit finish IMHO.

 

[ryannmphs]

wow, that is one nice pen!!!

Great job

 

[terrymiller]

Very nice I to would like to know what kind of dye was used

 

[challagan]

That's a great looking pen and finish. I love the dark wood!

Corey

 

[nilsatcraft]

Thanks for the kinds words. The dye I used was some left over Chestnut Spirit Stain. I bought a sample pack a few years ago and still have some left. It's about the same as the Artisan stain, which is what I use when I turn at work. I hadn't turned a pen in a couple of months so it was good to turn another. I gues all of the Christmas orders burnt me out a bit.

 

[Johnathan]

Great looking pen. I think the black titanium was the perfect choice. Maybe next time you'll get my name.[]

 

[mick]

Nils the pen looks great and the finish looks flawless. I'm just not sure I like the color as well as the natural color of thuya. No offense meant thats just my opinion and you know what they say about opinions ...lol