Looking for a special blank

[Kevin Campbell]

I have an opportunity to make a few pens for some horse moms. It is a 4H riding group, called Bits & Bridles. I need 6 to 8 blanks, for Sierra, Monarch, Manhattan, etc. I would buy them, of course. I would like the 4H logo, and possibly B&B. They could be wood, or acrylic, or some casting. Thanks, Kevin


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[m4skinner]

I could cast you something, pm me if your interested

 

[Kevin Campbell]

I found out it's not for the 4H group, just the moms of 1 particular barn. So, I don't think they even have a logo or label.


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[Oldfolks]

You might check with Stan Miklavcic (smik). He did a couple of horse blanks for me last year.

 

[sbwertz]

I taught a 4H horse group for ten years...taught English riding and jumping. It is so rewarding to see nine year olds who are maybe a bit timid, not much self confidence, absolutely blossom when they discover they can make a 1000 lb. horse obey them. That self confidence spreads into every aspect of their lives. I drove from Phoenix to Flagstaff every weekend to teach the group up there all summer long. I finally had to stop when I hit 73 and the altitude began to cause me problems.

Believe me, they will love the pens, no matter what they are made from. 4H Moms are the greatest!

 

[Kevin Campbell]

Thanks, Sharon. Good on ya, for investing in those girls.

 

[sbwertz]

If you will send the finished pens to me, I will use my laser to put each Mom's name and "Bits & Bridles" on each pen. I'll foot the postage back to you. I can't burn plastic. Only wood, and light colored wood works best, although I can fill the engraving with silver or gold on dark wood.

 

[Rachgard]

If you will send the finished pens to me, I will use my laser to put each Mom's name and "Bits & Bridles" on each pen. I'll foot the postage back to you. I can't burn plastic. Only wood, and light colored wood works best, although I can fill the engraving with silver or gold on dark wood.

How do you fill the engraving? Do you have a process?

 

[Kevin Campbell]

Thank you for the tremendous offer. The lady decided on camo acrylic blanks.


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[sbwertz]

If you will send the finished pens to me, I will use my laser to put each Mom's name and "Bits & Bridles" on each pen. I'll foot the postage back to you. I can't burn plastic. Only wood, and light colored wood works best, although I can fill the engraving with silver or gold on dark wood.

How do you fill the engraving? Do you have a process?

I put a good, hard finish on it before I burn it. Then I use a gold or silver Sharpie to fill the burn, and just wipe off the excess with a tissue before it dries. If you have an open grained wood, make sure you have filled the grain, or put on enough coats of finish that there is a SMOOTH finish or the silver will get into the grain and you can't get it out. I've also used Rub n Buff paste, but I like the sharpies better.

 

[Rachgard]

If you will send the finished pens to me, I will use my laser to put each Mom's name and "Bits & Bridles" on each pen. I'll foot the postage back to you. I can't burn plastic. Only wood, and light colored wood works best, although I can fill the engraving with silver or gold on dark wood.

How do you fill the engraving? Do you have a process?

I put a good, hard finish on it before I burn it. Then I use a gold or silver Sharpie to fill the burn, and just wipe off the excess with a tissue before it dries. If you have an open grained wood, make sure you have filled the grain, or put on enough coats of finish that there is a SMOOTH finish or the silver will get into the grain and you can't get it out. I've also used Rub n Buff paste, but I like the sharpies better.

This is awesome! I never would of thought of that but I bet that looks super nice! Thank you so much!

 

[jimm1]

Horse

I have this for a Sierra

 

[Curly]

I have a friend that wants some of her horse's tail hair cast in a blank and then turned for her. Maybe I should have said nneeehhhh.

 

[Kevin Campbell]

Hi Jim, that would be very cool, for a gift to my daughter's trainer. How much for 1, or more of those?

 

[jimm1]

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Hi Jim, that would be very cool, for a gift to my daughter's trainer. How much for 1, or more of those?