Me second casting

[jbswearingen]

Thanks to Janster for showing me Ribbet! Online Photo Editor! I was able to use it to turn the original, too-dark, image into something that approximates what the pen looks like in your hand.

Criticism is greatly welcomed. Don't worry about hurting my feelings! I can't get better if I don't know what I'm doing wrong.

This is PR with Pearl Ex Red Russet and Carbon Black. A bit of Macro Pearl was mixed into the black to give it a bit of shimmer. Tube and blank were both painted black before gluing. The kit is PSI's classic chrome roller ball.

 

[gbpens]

Deep colors, rich looking piece.

 

[ALA]

No need for hurt fellings here. All looks good to me!

 

[mikespenturningz]

I really like those colors. Very deep and just elegant.

 

[plantman]

Amazing what a few clicks of the mouse can do. Very nice looking pen now that we can see it. Jim S

 

[jttheclockman]

You need more lighting. I still think the photos can be better. Get some light on the front of the pen. It looks like it comes from the back . Way too dark for me. But if you like it then go with it. It is the only thing I can comment on because I can not see the pen well enough to make any comments. Good luck and happy pen turning.

 

[jbswearingen]

John--

I'll get a couple more flood lamps for my light box. Right now it's just one above the box. I need two more for left and right.

I appreciate the advice!