Medieval JR Gent.

[Ruby pen turning]

My wife had made some cane that she did not like but I loved so she said to do what I wanted with it. The clay is turquoise black and gold with the black making the turquoise look dark. I thought it look old and rustic so I tried to put the pieces on the tube like bricks and ended up with something that looks medieval to me.
The blanks are rounded with a skew then coated with around 10 CA then sanded and sanded again through all the pad colors then finally Novus heavy and fine polish.
Thanks for looking. I would like comments on weather it looks dorky or messy or something else. No feeling will be hurt.

 

[sgimbel]

I really like it.

 

[bobjackson]

I think it's sharp. Good job to both you and she.

 

[bitshird]

I think it's beautiful!!

 

[ohiococonut]

Actually, with the exception of it being blue it reminds me of a christmas tree. I like it!

 

[Gregf]

I like it a lot!

 

[BradG]

I can think of many people who would like to receive one as a gift. Very nice indeed

 

[Grizz]

Totally awesome!

 

[ZanderPommo]

I think its incredible. definatly looks like some kind of natural material

 

[Ruby pen turning]

In all honesty, this pen is a bit darker then the pics show. It was very hard to photograph for some reason, so it has been brightened up to show better.

 

[jskeen]

I like the final product a lot. I think that with a more geometric cane that kind of random layout might look a bit off, but those are kind of random organic looking to begin with so the overlap and lack of pattern to the slices looks good once it's all pared down and polished. It may sound strange, but I think that the platinum plating may be making the look a little muted. I would try black ti on the next one, to see if less contrast makes the colors pop a little more. That might go with the antique look too.

If you don't like it, I'll swap you a new kit for it
James

 

[glycerine]

Very cool!

 

[robersonjr]

That is some awesome colors.

 

[John Pratt]

I like that a lot. To me it looks like ground up butterfly wings (if that makes any sense).

 

[seamus7227]

I think it looks like some type of blue flowers! Love it!

 

[rlofton]

Absolutely gorgeous design!!!

 

[broitblat]

OK, I don't see bricks or midieval -- to me it looks more like rug hook or something, but it looks great.

-Barry

 

[workinforwood]

Very nice, the colors are great

 

[JRay8]

love it!

 

[Ruby pen turning]

Thanks everyone. I did not think everyone would like it as much as I do. Here is a section of the cane it came from.

 

[jbswearingen]

Not dorky, messy, or anything bad. That pen is BEAUTIFUL.

 

[Blindzman]

Looks great Brian. I really like that one.

 

[Wooden Affairs]

Spot on in every way.

 

[Kaspar]

Magnificent!

 

[Snowbeast]

I'm still trying to figure out why she didn't like it.

Tell her to screw up a few more for you! That look is awesome.

 

[simomatra]

Nice pen i like it and excellent pictures

 

[vallealbert]

Medieval? NO ... Great Pen? YES!!! When I see your design, the first thing that come to my mind is some work of the Spanish architect Antonio Gaudí...specially his mosaics. Thanks for sharing.

 

[G1Pens]

Personally, I think it is absolutely awesome. I am a big fan of PC. I think it holds great potential. More than flowers and butterflies....although Toni's blanks are unbelievable.

 

[boxerman]

Very nice pen.