Pine Cone on gun metal

[Trux]

I finished this for a buddy's Christmas present. I really like these pine cones- you don't know what they will look like until the end- I'm happy with how this one came out.

 

[ToddMR]

Very nice job on that pince cone. I like the gun metal with it too. Nice choice for that pen.

 

[paramount Pen]

Nice job! I really like the pine cones. I want to try one myself but don't know what stage to get the pine cone from.

 

[Drstrangefart]

Nice job! I really like the pine cones. I want to try one myself but don't know what stage to get the pine cone from.

I find if you have limited resources, find some longneedle pine cones. Just trim the tabs off, maybe stabilize the core, and turn away. Make sure your tools are super sharp and you use a reall gentle touch. They punish you for getting sloppy.

 

[bobjackson]

They turned out great. Good job.

 

[Trux]

Thanks- The pine cones I'm using are afgan pines- I use the ones that haven't opened up yet. I find them that way still on the trees and also on the ground.

 

[Bucurestean]

Great job!!! I always like the pine cones, they are so unique.

 

[wiset1]

Now that's hot! I love the tight looking effects around the center band. This has a deep rich color that really pops!