RainbowPpoplar

[splinter99]

This blank set me back $150.00. Thats what I paid for a dump truck full of assorted slab wood cutoffs from a lumber mill (delivery included) I was able to rescue a half a dozen bowl blanks , about 15 more rainbow poplar blanks and about a cord and a half of fire wood from it. So all in all not a bad buy. This poplar had streaks of black,grey, burgundy, blue and deep purples as well as greens and browns. Im usualy not a big fan of poplar for pen blanks but I'm pretty happy with this one. It is on a CSUSA 10k CEO twist pen.

Nothing was used to enhance the color of the wood. just sanded to 400 then 8 coats of thin ca, micromeshed and polished

Comments welcomed, thanks for looking

 

[boxerman]

I like it. A very nice pen.

 

[bitshird]

Pretty unusual looking wood, it sure made a sweet pen.

 

[splinter99]

Wow..I just looked at the pics on another computer and cant believe the difference. With an older monitor the pics look very dark and show none of the purple color, On my laptop the pics are a more accurate representation of the colors in the wood. I would have lightened them on this computer if it was the one I was posting on.

 

[jimm1]

You nailed it. Very nice.

 

[thewishman]

Beautiful wood, very nice finish and great photo! Three thumbs up.

 

[Craftdiggity]

Very cool. That's an unusual kit too. It really lets you show off the wood.

 

[latelearner]

That looks great!

 

[Jgrden]

Very stunning.

 

[PaulDoug]

Very Nice. Like the kit and the wood. Great job.

 

[CSue]

What a beautiful find - and great work on your part! Beautiful pen. I agree with you about poplar for pens. But in this case, wow! Classy!

 

[David Keller]

Very nice... What a rich looking pen.

 

[splinter99]

thanks for all the nice comments folks..