Rose Petal Pen

[penfetish]

After much trial & error I think I have figured this out. Here is my Rose Petal Pen, cast in Alumilite under pressure.

 

[hobbyist2013]

That is a superb looking pen. I admire your attention to details! This is totally beautiful and elegant!

 

[OLDMAN5050]

I likie

 

[stonepecker]

That is a great pen. Very nicely done.

 

[Russknan]

I LIKE it! Russ

 

[LL Woodworks]

The trials and frustration was worth it - very nice.

 

[Sataro]

Very nice looking pen! That will make someone a very special pen!

 

[seamus7227]

when you say "cast under pressure with alumilite" , did you do a tube-on casting? or fill a mold with lots of rose petals and then cast?

 

[Janster]

The ONLY thing I can add to the comments is my mailing address! Wonderful job !!!!! Be well..................Jan

 

[penfetish]

It was a many step process. The rose petals are arranged in layers around the tube. Then the prepared tube is cast under pressure.

I have also made some blanks using the other method - which is to stir small blossoms into the resin and make a large block. This works well with small, loose flowers. Here is a photo of Palo Verde blossoms embedded. After drilling I reverse painted the blanks white, then glued the tubes in.

Thanks everyone for your kind comments! This is a great forum, and I have learned so much from reading other posts.

Donna

 

[ToddMR]

Very cool looking indeed. I think it turned out very nice. I like the look of the rose petals.