Just plain creepy! A new pen.....

[johnspensandmore]

We have quite a problem with scorpions around here, and I have been threatening toss one of the nasty critters in some PR and turn his butt into pen! Well (after numerous failed attempts) I managed to produce a finished pen.

I used a Majestic Squire because it has the most "meat" on the tube and because I really like the kit. The background is dissolved rubber on a white base to give it a sort of "industrial" look.

What do y'all think?

 

[wood-of-1kind]

You have a winner, that's what I think.

 

[KenBrasier]

Awesome, I like that, great looking pen. How did you do away with him before casting him?

 

[Pioneerpens]

LOVE IT!!! very nicely done!!

 

[juteck]

This is really cool. Great idea.

 

[bobjackson]

Be careful when you use it.

 

[johnspensandmore]

Awesome, I like that, great looking pen. How did you do away with him before casting him?

22 magnum... one shot to the head :biggrin: Just kidding, I made him walk the plank into some denatured alcohol.

 

[GaryMGg]

Most excellent. The only thing better would be if it was still alive in there. :biggrin:

 

[GoodTurns]

EASY seller! great idea and wonderful "execution"!

 

[micharms]

Neat idea and great pen.

Michael

 

[corian king]

Fantastic Pen!!

 

[jimofsanston]

Becareful. That things payback can really hurt.

 

[soligen]

In a word .... WOW!!!

Nicely done

 

[johnnycnc]

I love it, most excellent!

 

[snyiper]

That is one awesome pen ...considering selling blanks?

 

[johnspensandmore]

That is one awesome pen ...considering selling blanks?

I hadn't really thought about it, but I suppose I could. They would be pricey as there is a lot of work that goes into each one. Heck, just hunting/catching them is a challenge, not to mention the drying and prep work.

Send me an email and we'll talk. Thanks for the kind words!

 

[Papa mark]

How did you go about drying him? Great looking pen, I don't have scorpions where I'm at butb a friend of mine does. Good job.

 

[johnspensandmore]

How did you go about drying him? Great looking pen, I don't have scorpions where I'm at butb a friend of mine does. Good job.

I soaked him in denatured alcohol for a few days, removed his insides (guts), "shaped" him on a form and dried him for an hour in the oven (Momma wasn't too thrilled by this!). I'm still working on ways to do this because I had several "silver" on me.

 

[louie]

I am having trouble getting past the:

We have quite a problem with scorpions around here, ...

Even though it gives me the creeps, it is a cool looking pen. Nice job.

 

[boxerman]

A very cool pen.

 

[David Keller]

Very, Very cool

 

[MesquiteMan]

Looks great, John. I did one a year ago and mine did not turn out nearly as well as yours. I gave up for the time being but have been collecting scorps for a while, intending to try it again sometime.

 

[MesquiteMan]

Oh yeah, John, I sent you a PM.

 

[PaulDoug]

great job! that is most cool. Do you have the black scorpions there? We use to have a lot of them around here when I was a kid, but you rarely find them anymore. My brother got stung by one once. It was about like a bee sting to him.

 

[Mark]

That is a very cool looking pen. Excellent work on the scorpion placement and finish looks good too. Nicely Done...

 

[bgibb42]

Personally, I won't be standing in line for any blanks like this, but I really admire your creativity and craftsmanship. Nice pen!

 

[ZanderPommo]

ohhh soooo very cool. i, being a penmaker, (with more money:wink would buy one

 

[Dustygoose]

Great job on this one.

 

[Rangertrek]

Nice pen, great place for him!

 

[fyrcaptn]

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade
When life gives you scorpions, make pens......
Kinda got a ring to it or is that a busy signal?
Interesting indeed. That is pretty slick.

 

[workinforwood]

Awesome looking pen..the scorpion looks perfect and I really like the background too. Definitely one of the cooler looking pens I've seen in awhile.

 

[wizard]

Beautiful, original pen! Great preservation and placement of the scorpion on the pen. An entomological treat!!
Doc

 

[bitshird]

Nasty critter, but it made a very unique pen that should draw a lot of interest.

 

[Craftdiggity]

That's pretty intense. I can believe you had enough room to turn it all the way down without tearing the little fella apart.

That is very well done. If you are making more of those blanks, let me know. I'd definitely buy a couple off you.

 

[Rob73]

That is very cool.

 

[Caden_Hrabak]

Neat idea i agree with Jon easy sell

 

[phillywood]

John, I told Curtis i haven't seen those around San Antonio, but I tell you what I have a very nuisance Possum in my back yard that drives me and the dogs crazy late at night, if you can figure out way to cast this guy let me know. I have to do something about him. it gets my dogs going barking at him late at night every night. Or, I may have to cast his teeth.

You did a great job on that pen, you may be able to send a picture to those film makers and gt into bus. of making them a special order. somehow when I saw that pen it reminded me of movies. You never know.

 

[Dai Sensei]

Brilliant idea and excellent workmanship Your background just adds that special detail and works well

 

[bruce119]

I have to say something that looks great. It's amazing what we can do with resin. And those who admire and don't play with resin just can't comprehend the work that goes into something like this.

I CAN WELL DONE !!!!!!!

.

 

[splinter99]

Execelent pen..It gave me a chill down my spine just looking at it. Im sure glad we don't have them in PA, Although two people that I know have been hospitalized in the last week for spider bites (Brown Recluse)


whats a possum?