Some ideas needed

[ToddMR]

So my SIL is getting married 10/10/10. As a gift I thought I would follow what others have done on here and make them a very nice guest book pen that they will cherish forever. I am thinking of a Jr. Gent/Statesmen kit possibly. Their wedding colors are Peridot & Amethyst. These are their birthstone colors. I was looking for suggestions on a blank to use. I know there is true stone, but never have seen either for those colors really. I never have turned true stone either. I was thinking of an acrylic which I would buy 2 of in case I get a blowout, but not sure really where to start.

As far as a stand or something for the pen, not sure I have the skill to pull that off and not super worried about it. I was also thinking of putting something on the pen using a decal like their names but not sure how to approach that if I get an already cast acrylic. Any help suggestions would be great. I am not an advanced turned so please keep that in mind. Thanks to everyone for the help.

 

[MartinPens]

Make sure it's a pen that you can tie down to something! You would be surprised what can disappear at a wedding. Sounds like a beautiful pen is in the making.
Martin

 

[Mark]

Todd, don't be afraid of Tru-Stone. If you find a color that works, drill slow, clear the bit often. Turn it with sharp tools and a light touch. It's an awesome material.

Peridot and Amethyst. ??? Maybe contact several of the vendors. They may be able to mix two up for you, for a price of course.

Or you have time, cast your own.

 

[Russianwolf]

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[snyiper]

Why not look at cake toppers and see if you can incorperate one of them as a pen holder? Kind of like the Bride/Groom holding a pen offering you to sign..
Could also do a one color blank and inset the other color in the form of mica or even stones to give your two colors.

 

[BRobbins629]

Names and date can be laser engraved from several vendors on IAP. Just make sure not to assemble the pen first. They prefer to work on finished tubes.

 

[ToddMR]

Thanks for all the good ideas! The cake topper would be a cool idea. I do plan on tying down the pen somehow. Either that or have someone at that post to ask people to sign. I would hate to think that would happen. Sending away for laser engraving is a good idea too.

 

[ToddMR]

Or you have time, cast your own.

Mark,

That is true, but since I haven't got to that point yet I don't have the stuff to do it. Doubt I get there by then either. Who knows though right? LOL