inlayed kokopelli

[jssmith3]

This is a ligero pen kit with Yew wood and a turquoise kokopelli (God of fertility if you didn't already know that

Billy babe, I did this one to make you feel better, SEE! its not painted, did that help?

Janet

 

[thewishman]

That kokopelli guy sure is popular. I guess it is because it looks so good.

Nice work.

Chris

 

[gerryr]

Beautiful work, Janet.

 

[alamocdc]

Thanks, Janet, I truly appreciate the thought, but it didn't really help. Thanks for trying though! [] I really like it. Did you have the kokopelli laser engraved, or did you do it another way?

On second thought, I may feel better about this one. At least this I might be able to accomplish.

 

[jssmith3]

Originally posted by alamocdc
<br />Thanks, Janet, I truly appreciate the thought, but it didn't really help. Thanks for trying though! [] I really like it. Did you have the kokopelli laser engraved, or did you do it another way?

On second thought, I may feel better about this one. At least this I might be able to accomplish.

Hi Bill, I did it by hand, free style using a dremel drill and dental bits, the kokopelli is very popular here in NM. Give it a try, I have faith in ya babe []
Janet

 

[alamocdc]

I may just do that. I have the tools. Keep your eyes open 'cause I'm about ta do more sperimentin'.

 

[jssmith3]

Originally posted by alamocdc
<br />I may just do that. I have the tools. Keep your eyes open 'cause I'm about ta do more sperimentin'.

YOu will post a picture for me won't you?

 

[tipusnr]

Do you do the engraving after turning to final diameter or earlier in the process?

 

[Penmonkey]

I am not much on the kit but I really like the little danceing guy.
Good work!

 

[jssmith3]

Originally posted by tipusnr
<br />Do you do the engraving after turning to final diameter or earlier in the process?

Hi Tip, in turn it almost to its final shape, sand it down to 400, apply a layer of BLO/CA, then carve you image out, inlay with whatever you are going to use but not to the top of the wood, secure with CA, sand it all again just to get the first layer of CA off the finish as you like. Oh, and do not use accelerant since it seems to cause bubbles in the inlay. If you do not put that layer of BLO/CA on before inlaying then sometimes some of the glue gets on the surrounding wood and will "stain" it and you will have to sand to much of the wood down to remove the discoloration. That is just how I do it, I am sure there are many different ways, this one just works for me. Give it a try and please post pictures if you do OK!
Janet

 

[Rifleman1776]

Originally posted by jssmith3
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This is a ligero pen kit with Yew wood and a turquoise kokopelli (God of fertility if you didn't already know that

Billy babe, I did this one to make you feel better, SEE! its not painted, did that help?

Janet []

I thought kokopelli was a mischevious troublemaker. [] Nebber mind. Fertitility, same thing. [:0][]

 

[jssmith3]

I was about to say Frank, isn't that the same thing! Actually there is a lot of history behind the kokopelli and all I will tell you is that it was not the flute that was originally in his mouth, it is one of the surviving images from the acient Anasazi Indian mythology, and is a prominent figure in Hopi and Zuni legends. Any way ijts a popular image here in Albuquerque.
thanks for everyones nice compliments.
Janet

 

[GBusardo]

Janet, I LOVE that kokopelli!!!! I wonder if i would have such a steady hand.
Gary

 

[jssmith3]

Originally posted by GBusardo
<br />Janet, I LOVE that kokopelli!!!! I wonder if i would have such a steady hand.
Gary

Gary, you will never know till ya try, what are you waiting for?
Janet

 

[GBusardo]

Janet,
I am still working on my fit and finish as well as my CA finish. I don't want to get ahead of myself. I will get there though, just a matter of time.
Once again, BEAUTIFUL pen.
Gary