Trying Something New

[jondavidj]

Last night, when I was making steampunk blanks, I decided to try something new. I made 2 all copper blanks. I would really like some feedback, because I am undecided. Let me know what you like of do not like.

Bolt Action - Antique Brass
Jr. Gentlemen I

Thanks for looking....

 

[William Menard]

first off I have a lot to learn so Im far from being halfway good at anything, but my personal opinion is.......... looks like something is missing with just copper, the silver gives it contrast, even doing just the silver steampunk with the rub and buff comes out good and has contrast. Now have you had made it all copper on a copper plated pen, I think you would of had something. Just my opinion, you know what they say about that, its like another body part, we all have one.

 

[mark james]

I actually like the single color foil. Maybe not always, but depending on the components, it can be very nice.

For yours, the kits are fine with the single color, my only thought may be to distress the foil more, allowing more of the buf-n-rub to stay in, that will give more contract.

 

[lwalper]

They both have merit, but I think I like the second, silver better. The contrast does something for me.

 

[Glenn McCullough]

I have learned there is a customer for every pen you make, as long as the quality is included. I have sold some great pens, nice pens and even the butt ugly find an owner if you keep showing it long enough. I like the two tone but some like the simplicity of monochromatic style.

 

[SDB777]

Pretty cool, but why no 'rivet' markings? I'm thinking that would have just made the 'rub-n-buff' stuff just jump.



Scott (jumpin' like a firewalker) B

 

[mikespenturningz]

I agree with Scott that the rivets would have made a really good pen a great pen.

 

[terry q]

I like them just the way they are. The bolt action is my favorite.

 

[walshjp17]

I like the copper color but am really drawn to the Jr. Gent. The Chrome components do set off the copper. I also agree with the comments on the missing rivets.

 

[termitedave]

Great looking pens. I like them just as they are.
David

 

[jondavidj]

Thanks everyone for the comments. I agree. I should have put some rivets and made it darker. I like the Jr. gent but am not crazy about the bolt action. I agree about a pen for everyone. I did one craft show and was hesitant about putting some pens out that I thought were ugly that had come from a non stabilized buckeye burl. Those were the first to go. I sold one to a new employee at work and happened again. He picked the one that I didn't like. I learned a lesson from that.

 

[Band Saw Box]

Look nice but I also think the rivets would have made it have make it really stand out.

 

[edstreet]

Copper shingles perhaps?

 

[BayouPenturner]

nice job.