Kokopelli

[wizard]

Made it this A.M. It's a Kokopelli made by Creative Dimensions 3-D Pen Blanks that I got from Exotics. You have to slowly build up a CA finish to encase the blank prior to turning. I lost count of the coats but there were a LOT. After encircling and encasing the blank with almost a small bottle of CA ... went ahead and turned to size. I remember at some point thinking I should have put this blank in a Resin Saver Mold and just cast it in Alumilite.. It's on a Wall Street II Elegant Black Ti and TiGold twist pen. I did the best I could with the pictures and tried to get a close up shot of the carving detail. Comments welcome but most of all thanks for just looking. Doc

 

[Drstrangefart]

That's really different! I like the idea!

 

[rizaydog]

I like it. Very clever. Was that custom made for you?

 

[wizard]

I like it. Very clever. Was that custom made for you?

Ray, Thank you. No it wasn't custom made. I just saw it on the Exotics site and got it! They have a bunch of different 3-D blanks. Regards, Doc

 

[wizard]

Also, I'm not sure if this blank was made with a laser or CNC wood cutter?
Doc

 

[Dalecamino]

Ya did good Doc. I've turned a few of these, even had Charlie make a special one for me. We have several Koko items around the house. I nearly sanded one of the figures off one of the blanks:redface: but, it survived :wink: Nice work!

 

[greenmtnguy]

They are Laser cut.

 

[wizard]

Alton, Thank you! I didn't know you were the one that made these and apologize for not acknowledging you! I really like the collection you have at Exotics! Regards, Doc

 

[greenmtnguy]

Charlie is the brains, I am the labor.:biggrin: We are a well kept secret, but we are working on changing that. Good job on the blank.

 

[thewishman]

Charlie is the brains, I am the labor.:biggrin:

(Insert amusing comment, that won't get me yelled at.)


I've been looking again at those blanks and figuring out how to use them without CA. Because CA likes my fingers waaaay too much.

 

[NewLondon88]

Cool pen!

Chris .. like the Doc suggested, you can cast it in clear when it's done..
Then you don't have to worry about your fingers, just have to make sure
you don't put a hood over your head and stick your face in the mold for
60 seconds or more..

 

[workinforwood]

Looks really great! Thanks for close ups, can't see other pics good on phone