Majestic Magic

[Sappheiros]

Pen #16 - Majestic Jr. Rolllerball - Rhodium & 22KT

I got these beautiful blanks called Unicorn Rainbow from someone on Facebook. I was excited to try it out on the majestic pen, but I think it would have accentuated the colors a bit better if I reverse painted a darker color.

It was a little difficult photographing this pen. The first picture shows how I might usually take the pictures, but the problem I ran into was the pen wanting to roll around. The dragon might be a little much... distracting from the pen itself. Thoughts?

Let me know what you think!

 

[Charlie_W]

Super job on the pen!

 

[Sappheiros]

Thanks so much!

 

[Jack Parker]

Nice job on the pen, Avi. the dragon is pretty cool too

 

[TurtleTom]

Love blanks like that. Especially love the dragon, not TOO much at all. Moderation in all things, especially moderation.

 

[Sappheiros]

Thank you, thank you! Moderate moderation... I like that!

 

[TurtleTom]

Thank you, thank you! Moderate moderation... I like that!

BTW do you study the Suzuki violin method? I used to write for the violin but that was a few years ago.

 

[Sappheiros]

BTW do you study the Suzuki violin method? I used to write for the violin but that was a few years ago.

I was studying it. I only started playing a couple years ago, but it was always on and off with classes going on. I was only on the first book. I jumped a bit all over the place. Sadly, I haven't been working on honing that skill for a time. I did fix my warped bridge recently, though.

 

[TurtleTom]

BTW do you study the Suzuki violin method? I used to write for the violin but that was a few years ago.

I was studying it. I only started playing a couple years ago, but it was always on and off with classes going on. I was only on the first book. I jumped a bit all over the place. Sadly, I haven't been working on honing that skill for a time. I did fix my warped bridge recently, though.

I like messing with bridges, especially tuning them, it's quite an art. What I hate is resetting the post under the bridge.

 

[Sappheiros]

I once debated going to school to make violins, but that's not for me. Not for now. Social work school now. Turning hobbyist. Attempting to work on my violin playing.

 

[wizard]

What do I think?
I think your reverse painting was perfect.
I think the pictures are gorgeous and beautifully illustrate the pearlescent and iridescent character of the blank.
I think that the dragon is exactly where it needs to be and provides a setting that highlights the presentation of a very regal pen.
I think you are pretty tough on this Avi dude and need to cut the man some major slack.
Regards,
Doc

 

[qquake]

Beautiful! And I love the photos!

 

[TurtleTom]

Probably a good idea, the violin making field is very political. More so than skill.

 

[BSea]

Pen #16 - Majestic Jr. Rolllerball - Rhodium & 22KT

I got these beautiful blanks called Unicorn Rainbow from someone on Facebook. I was excited to try it out on the majestic pen, but I think it would have accentuated the colors a bit better if I reverse painted a darker color.

It was a little difficult photographing this pen. The first picture shows how I might usually take the pictures, but the problem I ran into was the pen wanting to roll around. The dragon might be a little much... distracting from the pen itself. Thoughts?

Let me know what you think!

I really like the pen. You mentioned that a darker color back paint would help. What color did you use?

 

[Sappheiros]

Thank you each and every one of you! It really means a lot to me getting these compliments from experienced turners such as yourselves! I'm still so new and read each and every comment carefully. You're all the best!

Pen #16 - Majestic Jr. Rolllerball - Rhodium & 22KT

I got these beautiful blanks called Unicorn Rainbow from someone on Facebook. I was excited to try it out on the majestic pen, but I think it would have accentuated the colors a bit better if I reverse painted a darker color.

It was a little difficult photographing this pen. The first picture shows how I might usually take the pictures, but the problem I ran into was the pen wanting to roll around. The dragon might be a little much... distracting from the pen itself. Thoughts?

Let me know what you think!

I really like the pen. You mentioned that a darker color back paint would help. What color did you use?

For this pen, I actually reverse painted white. I wanted to first try a neutral color and then go from there. The cap had some sort of issue with the reverse painting. I could see some yellow showing through. Wet sanding/polishing could have contributed to running paints. My new plan is to reverse paint, wait a bit, glue, and then let the whole assembly wait for the next day.

I have a matching majestic letter opener where I reverse painted a nice darker blue that's in the works and I hope to finish this weekend. Things have been a bit rough lately, but I do have a finished pen to photograph and upload and then also finishing the letter opener and getting that up! I find that there is never enough time!

 

[ladycop322]

It looks great! Love the blank and the effects. The pen stand is a great prop...you did good!

 

[Sataro]

Great looking pen!