Gum Nuts & Eucalyptus Flower Stems

[Dai Sensei]

I was over at Gawdelpus's place and talking over a coffee on his balcony. I was looking down and there were these little cup things caught between the decking that looked interesting. On examination we realised they were the flower stems from the gum tree near by that had blown down in the wind.

We picked up a few, enough to cast for a Sierra as a trial. When I got home, I also collected a few gum nuts from the Bloodwood tree outside my shed, then cast them both in some red translucent epoxy casting resin (to help with sticking them together).

Not sure about the gum nuts, but the flower stems almost looks like a fancy acrylic

. Plenty of CA during turning, to ensure they held together, but I really didn't have any problems. Used CA to finish over the top after sanding as the epoxy doesn't take a shine well.

Cheers

 

[witz1976]

They both are really neat. Thanks for sharing.

 

[johncrane]

Excellent work Neil i like the look of both and maybe they would look good mixed together for another contrast did you get itchy from the gum nuts.:biggrin:

 

[Monty]

Booth look fantastic. Really like the flower stem one. These remind me of acorn caps from oak trees around here. May have to give them a try when the acorns drop in a few months.

 

[Toni]

I love them!! especially the first one!!

 

[cinder_ladylocket]

The first one is the cats meow!!!!!!!!!! Wow!!! Very striking.......I would love one!

 

[Rangertrek]

Both look great! I like the color and detail in both pens.

 

[Mark]

Awesome job. They both came out great.

Did you slice the nuts down before casting or just do them whole and turn it down. They are very interesting.

 

[boxerman]

AWESOMES PENS.

 

[angboy]

I love 'em! But the top one is my favorite of the two.

 

[David Keller]

Nice job on the casting. I prefer the first one, but both are nice.

 

[louisbry]

I like them both, but the second one is my favorite.

 

[Jgrden]

Yikes, VERY nice. Makes me want to do something with that stupid Sugar Gum tree in the back yard.

 

[Vol1]

I like both of them also. Very neat!

 

[dozuki]

Those are great. Makes me want to try casting

 

[markgum]

both are awesome. May have to make arrangements to have you ship me some of those "GUM" things... :biggrin:

 

[hilltopper46]

Very nice pens - I as well like the first one best.