Pecky cypress and liquid diamonds on baron fountain pen kit

[Rachgard]

Recently, as I was on a search to make my parents some pens, Glen (glenspens) generously traded me some kits, and in the box he threw a beautiful hybrid blank in. I turned it today and surprise! A smiley face!! I really love how this turned out! Thank you so much, Glen!!

 

[greenacres2]

I love that!! Saw the smiley before I read the post. Great job on the pen too!!
earl

 

[magpens]

It can't be just a coincidence of casting, etc., that a smiley face appeared !!!

But then, how could you design that in "a priori" ?

Whatever ... it makes for a very gorgeous pen ... a real eye-stopper ... and quite the conversation piece !!

Well done, Rach !! . I think you hit a jackpot of sorts on this one !!

BTW ... what are all those black things from ? ... they look like shavings or turnings off something !

 

[Rachgard]

Thanks, guys!
Mag- lol, didnt think anyone would want to know about the "sawdust"! You're right, it's shavings off of a large 7/8 inch plastic hdpe that my husband was making into a speaker mold. The shavings were everywhere, so I put some in the pic. It made Jon laugh when he saw the pictures, so it was almost an inside joke.


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[leehljp]

Beautiful work - casting, turning, finish and Smily Face!

 

[Jim15]

Great looking pen.

 

[glenspens]

Recently, as I was on a search to make my parents some pens, Glen (glenspens) generously traded me some kits, and in the box he threw a beautiful hybrid blank in. I turned it today and surprise! A smiley face!! I really love how this turned out! Thank you so much, Glen!!

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You are welcome, that's way cool (the plan was to put a smile on your face with the blank) hope it did

 

[odexyn]

Beautiful pen. It's one of a kind moments like this that make me love hybrid burl blanks.


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[elkhorn]

Well done, Rachel! Fantastic looking pen and great fit and finish.

 

[sbwertz]

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I had one of those "magic faces" appear once. Didn't notice it when I turned it, didn't notice it when I brought it in and put it on a shelf. Next time I looked at it, it was looking back at me!

 

[magpens]

LOL !!!

 

[stonepecker]

Beautiful Pen. Great job.
I think you have the hang of this hobby.

 

[Rachgard]

Beautiful Pen. Great job.
I think you have the hang of this hobby.

Then I guess it's time to send you that pen I promised you! I've got some blanks I'll be putting together soon. I'll let you know when to expect your box!

 

[Rachgard]

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I had one of those "magic faces" appear once. Didn't notice it when I turned it, didn't notice it when I brought it in and put it on a shelf. Next time I looked at it, it was looking back at me!

I love that! Almost like the scream painting.

 

[More4dan]

I AM GROOT!!! From Gradians of the Galaxy. Beautiful pen!


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[TonyL]

Very nice Rachel and Sharon.

 

[dpstudios]

Seems as if these faces show up everywhere.


L'aissez les bon temps tourner

 

[magpens]

Ha ... a French-speaking turner !!! . Well ... Louisiana ... what did I expect ! :biggrin:

 

[Rachgard]

Look at that little guy! That's so cool!


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[OZturner]

Great Pen Rachel,
Magnificent Blank from Glen, Beautifully Turned, Fitted and Finished.
Love the Smiling Face,
Great Work, Glen and Rachel.
Congratulations,
Brian.