Mesquite "Worthless Wood" closed end retro

[MesquiteMan]

I thought I would go ahead and break in the new forum with a new pen pic! Here is a piece of mesquite that was made using my "Worthless Wood" casting process. The resin is Alumilite (or course!) and blue/green dye with silver metal powder and the finish is CA. Obviously the kit is a Jr. Retro with copper and is closed end. Comments, good or bad always appreciated!

 

[redfishsc]

Sweeeeeeeeet. The blue and the copper really look awesome together.

Hard to beat the wood selection as well. Very nice work, the shape fits the wood and kit nicely.

 

[winpooh498]

Beautiful Pen!

 

[stevers]

All comments have to be good, that is awesome Curtis. I love the sweeping lines from the cracks in the wood. I haven't tried Mesquite for a WW cast yet. That turned out very nice.

 

[retired-sofa-spud]

Everything about this one is impressive. The blank came out great with the color choices you used. The copper in the hardware is really set off by the blue/green alumilite. Sort of what you'd get with a natural copper patina. As usual your photography skills show off your work extremely well. Great job Curtis.

 

[dkarcher]

Nice Pen. The hardware you used really looks good with the colors on that pen. Nice work.

 

[devowoodworking]

Very nicely done Curtis!!

 

[VisExp]

Very nice looking pen and picture Curtis!

 

[toolcrazy]

Beautiful pen, nice work.

 

[btboone]

Slickness Curtis. Nice color combination.

 

[nylajune]

This is one of the coolest blanks I've seen. And I'm a big fan of the copper kits. Beautiful work!

 

[bitshird]

curtis, i like your style, i'll be so glad when my hand heals and i can play in the shop, i finally have some wood that is fairly worthless. that's a very nice combination of kit and wood and color

 

[BigShed]

That is a very good looking pen, like the way the shaps of the barrel and the cap repeat.


Certainly gives me some ideas as I have just obtained 2 closed end pen mandrels for the Baron and the Jr Gent.

 

[Fred]

I really like the style of this pen. You did an excellent job on this 'save."

 

[CaptG]

That is just too cool. As usual, splendid work.

 

[el_d]

Very Sweet Curtis....Nice shape...

 

[rjwolfe3]

Awesome blank and awesome pen

 

[Ligget]

Excellent pen, I like the shape you gave the lower barrel!

 

[JohnU]

Another outstanding job Curtis. I need to try my hand at more worthless casts. Thanks for sharing.

 

[altaciii]

As usual, Curtis creates another winner. What a great looking pen, you never cease to amaze me and us, I'm sure.

 

[desertyellow]

You do beautiful work, not two ways about it.
Great looking pen.

 

[guts]

Don't get no better than that,love it.