Needle in a haystack - Looking for pearl white and matching black blanks

[Carl Fisher]

So I have 2 more wedding sets to do and I've done the jet black and ivory, casein, etc...and looking for something a bit different. Hoping to find some nice pearl white and matching dark blank. Something with a nice elegant shimmer without being cheesy.

There are so many blanks out there and I'm just having trouble finding what I'm looking for. A gentle pointer in the right direction would be appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[ed4copies]

Tru stone has a mother of pearl white, black and a couple colors. Sounds like it is just what you are looking for.

 

[jttheclockman]

I second the use of MOP black and white. I will be making a set of wedding pens also from these 2 colors.

Here is an example of what they look like. I loved them when I made this pen.

 

[Carl Fisher]

I knew I had seen the colors before! That pen specifically had the colors I was leaning towards but couldn't figure out how to find the picture.

Also working with Jonathan to see if he can put something together to fit the bill. Always nice to have options.

 

[Carl Fisher]

Oh and I did see the mother of pearl white, but Exotic is showing out of stock on all sizes.

 

[jttheclockman]

Carl

PM sent.

 

[Carl Fisher]

Got it and thank you!

I think I have 2 sources for what I'm after. Between Jonathon and the MOP tru-stone I believe the needle has been found :biggrin:

 

[PeetyInMich]

I have used PSI's Aquapearl White Pearl 3/4" x 3/4" x 5" Pen Blank
Item #AQP01X
and Mica Pearl Black Pearl 3/4" x 3/4" x 5" Pen Blank
Item #WXMP07X
for several wedding sets, the black pearl is more of a deep, deep grey with smoky wisps of a medium grey, and I like the white pearl because it has more depth than a plain (solid) white. Reverse painted of course.

 

[bwftex]

Oh and I did see the mother of pearl white, but Exotic is showing out of stock on all sizes.

Carl,
Check in with Bear Tooth Woods. They have great selection of Tru Stone.
Some one will probably have a few blanks in stock somewhere.