Red Mallee Burl Cambridge

[Bowl-basher]

Hi All
Just finished this Cambridge fountain pen in Red Mallee Burl.
The color of the burl seemed a bit "washed out" so I gave it a wipe with some red analine dye mixed with pure alcohol. I didn't think it would take on such a deep color but I am pleased with the result..
It was sanded to 1200 then the dye applied allowed to dry and sealed with nitrocellulose sealer, buffed with 0000 steel wool and then 6 coats of Rustins, cut with burnishing cream and polished with Plastix
Love your comments
Regards
Bowl-Basher

 

[cnirenberg]

Beautiful. I love the wood and finish.

 

[wizard]

Turned out gorgeous! Beautiful and stately..Thanks for showing. Regards, Doc

 

[ToddMR]

Very nice indeed. Those look so rich I love the color of them. You did a very good job.

 

[DLGunn]

Beautiful pen.