I have been asked to make a pen for a former United States Marine Sargent and the colors need to be Red and Yellow swirl. Anyone know if these colors are available? I have looked all over the internet but have'nt come up with any luck. Thanks.
Red with Yellow pen blanks??
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wickford
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If you're not opposed to wood, redheart or bloodwood, with Yellowheart would make for a nice combination...Although in order to have swirls you'd have to be pretty good with a scroll saw...Perhaps a nice herringbone pattern with the wood...?
Either way, good luck!
Jeff
Either way, good luck!
Jeff
scoutharps
Member
What about starting with a herring bone, then somehow making a rocker under it? I'm thinking the stripes on his sleeve. Do they ever have those in red and yellow?
wdcav1952
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Jack, contact PR Princess or some of the other "casters" on the site. She can likely pour you some blanks to meet your needs.
wolftat
Product Reviews Manager
Damn Marines, always causing trouble. If you don't find what you are looking for, let me know and I will mix up a batch for you. Semper Fi
Thanks for everyones replies. The only thing is, I need to have one made by Tuesday. I was hoping Woodcraft or Rockler sold them since they are in my area, but I suppose not. My wife wanted me to make one for her boss for "Bosses Day". Guess she should have said something last week,,,,Maybe she did and I FORGOT what she said,,,,,as usual!
hewunch
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Cozee makes some really awesome stuff too. He calls them fire blanks but they are spot on b/c he is a former marine (is anyone really a former marine?).
BTW Greg is in Illinois, so he could probably get you something quick if you got up with him. And Jeff in Indiana is right there too.
BTW Greg is in Illinois, so he could probably get you something quick if you got up with him. And Jeff in Indiana is right there too.
wolftat
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hewunch
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You could do a modeling clay pen with your colors.
Tim'sTurnings
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Swirling pen blank
I just finished a couple of Swirling Pens I made from a tutorial on this site. The one pictured is made of leopardwood and yellowheart. Kinda looks like red and yellow?
But of course you could choose your colors, of which you should be able to find some in the stores you mentioned. I got the tutorial from this IAP site but if you need it I have it on my laptop and could send it to you.
Here is what one of my pens looks like. They don't take very long to make, depending on what type of glue you use.
Hope this helps some.
I just finished a couple of Swirling Pens I made from a tutorial on this site. The one pictured is made of leopardwood and yellowheart. Kinda looks like red and yellow?
But of course you could choose your colors, of which you should be able to find some in the stores you mentioned. I got the tutorial from this IAP site but if you need it I have it on my laptop and could send it to you. Here is what one of my pens looks like. They don't take very long to make, depending on what type of glue you use.
Hope this helps some.
andyk
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Wildman
Member
Correct me, but thought Scarlet & Gold was official colors!
wolftat
Product Reviews Manager
They are, but it is just shades of red and yellow to most. Semper Fi
tim self
Member
After you find the blank, put a clip on with the Eagle, Globe and anchor on it.
http://woodpenpro.com/patriot_clips/0068_patriot_clip_us_marine_corps.html
And there is no such thing as a FORMER jarhead!
http://woodpenpro.com/patriot_clips/0068_patriot_clip_us_marine_corps.html
And there is no such thing as a FORMER jarhead!