Faux Dragon Skin Pens; mythical silk

[Bob in SF]

Some dear friends in our vibrant Chinese community have followed along my hand dyed silk pens (eg: http://www.penturners.org/forum/f13/3-more-opalescent-silkies-140774/);) and requested dragon skin pens. I expressed concern about harming mythical beasts, but they reassured me.
Steps:
Hand dye and steam set Chinese 8mm Hobotai silk to add texture as an underpainting (see my earlier posts)
Airbrush a scale pattern on the dyed silk with Jacquard iridescent airbrush fabric paint, then heat set the paint with heat press or iron (medium setting)
Coat silk with a thin layer of Mod Podge Gloss glue, using a foam brush, dry x 24 hrs.
Glue silk onto brass tubes with the same Mod Podge, dry x 24 hrs, then trim
Cast tube-in in PR
Turn, finish, assemble as usual:

End User License Agreement (EULA): Have fun, but keep an extinguisher handy just in case they start breathing fire.

Happy Wednesday - Bob

 

[liljohn1368]

Wow!!! Bob that looks great..

 

[wood-of-1kind]

I very much like these new style of pens. The "straight" look of the pen bodies is more suitable to the eye. Another artistic project that is well done and above the ordinary.

 

[OLIVE WOOD]

I love the fountain. Outstanding

 

[Bob in SF]

Heartfelt thanks, JP, Peter, and Christopher!

Since no one really knows what dragon skin looks like, the playing field widens.

 

[Sappheiros]

Another gorgeous idea turned out! For anyone who thinks pen turning is boring and simple, they have definitely not met you!

 

[Bob in SF]

Sincere thanks for kind words, Avi - the creative adventure continues - more tricks ahead - stay tuned.

Gratefully, Bob

 

[magpens]

Very lovely, Bob !!!!

 

[OZturner]

Incredible, Outstanding Bob.
Glorious work Producing those Beautiful Dragon Skins.
It is a Close Tie, But the Fountain Pen, has my Vote, love the detail and Colour Combination.
Also in respect of the Chinese Traditions, I love the inclusion of the pieces of "Gold Flake". Inspiring.
Wonderful Work, and with your "Tempter" I am sitting on the edge of my chair, Waiting.
Congratulations,
Brian.

 

[Bob in SF]

Heartfelt thanks, Brian.

The pens have found happy homes - and there are more baby dragons on the way.

Stay tuned.

Gratefully - Bob

 

[Anglesachse]

Simply beautiful.
Well done.

 

[Bob in SF]

Sincere thanks, Andrew!

We are all lucky to have skills - and even luckier to blend them with wonder.

Gratefully, Bob

 

[qquake]

You are truly an artist, Bob!

 

[Bob in SF]

Humble thanks, Jim - have a great weekend.