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John Carr

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Made these two this morning as a graduation present for the daughter of a friend.

Slimline Pen & Pencil set, Dymondwood Bahama Cherrywood, BLO/CA, TSW, then Renaissance Wax.

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First time using the "Wally World Translucent Box Photo Studio". Comments on pen/pencil and/or photo are welcome.
 
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JimGo

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Those look very nice; the set will make a great present! That looks a lot less like most of the Dymondwood I've seen; I'm not the biggest fan of Dymondwood, but this stuff looks really nice, and has much more subtle coloring. The lighting seems a bit off to me (too much from the side, rather than the top?), but otherwise the photo looks pretty good.

Nice job all around!

BTW, I don't recognize that clip; whose kit is that?
 

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Very Nice looking set. I like the wood. Also I don't think I have every seen that type of clip. What was the kit. Good pic also.
 

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I think <b>Lou</b> wants you to send him the root so it won't clutter up your pictures anymore. [}:)] Ha! It looks like it was grown just to pose with pens. With this lighting it adds depth and accent. BTW, that's the best Dymondwood pattern I've seen! Is the pattern arrangement a bit awry between top and bottom on the pen? Doesn't bother me but it might affect some purists here. If it's not, never mind! [:p] Probably just a visual angle/photo thing anyway! [:)]

<b>JohnP</b> there was a post a little while ago about using a plastic tub from Walmart as a light filter/photo booth for pen photography.[;)]
 

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Great looking set. The photo is awesome as well. I use a white rubbermaid trash can with a white pillow case in it and 2 clip lights with 100W bulbs in them on the outside of the can shining into the sides of the can. I think this is the translucent studio that is being talked about.
 

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Thanks for the comments folks.
Bob, you're right, the grain in the top and bottom doesn't line up. I'm so used to making Slimline PENS, that I forgot that the Slimline PENCIL needs to be aligned BEFORE it's pressed together. Guess I shouldn't have been in such a hurry. [:(]
The "Wally World Translucent Box Photo Studio" is indeed a translucent plastic storage box - courtesy of Wal-Mart. I draped a sheet over the outside and positioned a 100 watt lightbulb in one of those $6.95 aluminum clamp-on reflectors on each side. Next time I may add one more on top.
 
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