Lapis Lazuli Gemstone

[JohnGreco]

Hi folks, popping in with a few pics from a recently finished commissioned piece. This was turned from solid Lapis Lazuli, not true-stone. Interestingly I found it turned easier (though still not easy at all) when it was wet, so I may see if that translates to the other stones I work with. Thanks for looking, I hope you are all enjoying the holiday season

 

[magpens]

Absolutely beautiful !!!!!! . What kit is that please ?

 

[Jim15]

Great looking pen.

 

[jalbert]

Very nice! What tools did you use to turn the Lapis? I have experimented with working fossil dinosaur bone and had to use a diamond wheel in a dremel while the lathe was running to shape it. Hopefully for your sanity the Lapis was easier to work

 

[JohnGreco]

Thanks! The hardware is the Tycoon from PSI with a gold nib installed. I used carbide tools for drilling and turning.

 

[Sappheiros]

So pretty! Lapis is one of my favorite stones! Nice job!

 

[BJohn]

John, did not even have to look at the user name to know who made this one!

Great awesome job!!!

 

[JohnGreco]

Thanks guys It's in the mail now, I'll miss it that's or sure.