Wish you could see this up close

[dgscott]

...and in the sunlight! It's purple celluloid from American Art Plastics. Looks dark, almost black, until you put it under bright light. It's a deep purple with a distinct grain and little silver sparkles swirled throughout. There's a pretty good picture of the material (sans sparkles) at their website: http://www.americanartplastics.com/celluloid/Purple_Web.shtml
Doug

 

[bbarter]

like the purple! just might try it

 

[phillywood]

Doug, you can send the pen to me and I'll inspect it for you in person.

 

[BRobbins629]

Love that material. Used it for my current favorite everyday pen. Well done.

 

[LeeR]

How was this material to turn? I checked out the website, and they do have some (and will have more) interesting materials.

BTW -- like the quote. We have two small grandkids now from our oldest daughter. When I watch how active they are, I wonder how my wife and I ever had the energy. (Yes, it was because we were young then...)

 

[boxerman]

Nice pen.

 

[dgscott]

How was this material to turn? I checked out the website, and they do have some (and will have more) interesting materials.

I like working with celluloid. You have to be slow and deliberate and make sure it doesn't overheat (boom!), but holds threads very well and takes a beautiful shine. Has a REAL strong camphor smell when you work it which I don't mind and my wife tolerates better than when I work ebonite!

BTW -- like the quote. We have two small grandkids now from our oldest daughter. When I watch how active they are, I wonder how my wife and I ever had the energy. (Yes, it was because we were young then...)

Aren't grandchildren great? All of the love and none of the guilt ("Hey, it isn't my fault s/he did that!")

Doug

 

[broitblat]

I wish I could see it up close, too, but it's pretty impressive from this distance.

-Barry

 

[cnirenberg]

Look's like a nice pen. That's some nice material. One of these days.........