"Popper pine cones"

[Marko50]

I know the little, tiny pine cones are "old hat" to most, but they are great fun to cast and turn! I used Alumilite Clear along with blue, black and white dyes and some white micro-pearl Pearl-ex. The finish is CA, 12 coats to be exact. Wet sanded with MM to 12,000.

C&C are welcomed, as usual.:wink:

 

[tgsean]

That's awesome Mark. Tell me do you have some advice on how to make swirls and what are some of the main techniques?

 

[Ironwood]

Good job with the cast, looks fantastic.

 

[Marko50]

Pointy objects!

That's awesome Mark. Tell me do you have some advice on how to make swirls and what are some of the main techniques?

Somebody out there probably has a better way of doing this, but I simply just use an "awl" or something pointed like a screw driver, etc. and just poke around and swirl the resin in-between the cones. :wink: You can get different results by waiting for the resin to set up a bit…not too long though!

 

[OZturner]

Beautiful Pen, Mark
Superb Blank, you make them sound so easy.
Excellent Fit and Finish.
Love your work,
Brian.

 

[mikespenturningz]

Great photos and pen Mark.

 

[Janster]

....good lookin' pen! Well done.........Jan

 

[Krash]

I sometimes grow tired of the pine cone pens but this one is superb! It has just enough of the pine cone without it dominating the design. I love the swirls you infused into the design.

Very well done on both fronts ... the casting and the execution!

 

[Edward Cypher]

Never get tired of looking at awesome work. Thanks for sharing.

 

[vakmere]

what pen kit is this?

 

[Sandsini]

That's a nice one... I like the kit too.

 

[wwneko]

Very nicely done! I love the blank and the kit compliments it perfectly.

 

[Marko50]

Aero Kit!

what pen kit is this?

…This is a pen kit from Craft Supplies USA called the "Aero". Here's the link: Artisan Aero Pen Kit | Pen Making | Craft Supplies USA

It's very affordable and comes in three different finishes. Great little kit!