Welcome to the Advanced Beautiful Pen Contest sponsored by Exotic Blanks

[mredburn]

Once again we have the best oppertunityto show off your skills. Even if you dont think you cant win, enter anyway. Like the Lotto "You cant win if You dont play. The only sure way to lose is to not enter. There may even be a random prize or two. Entering the contest will push you beyond your comfort zone and really challange your skill sets.

A very large Thank You to Exotic Blanks for this years sponsorship! Thank You ED and Dawn! Your support of IAP and the Bash are incredible.

 

[mredburn]

Here is a link for last years entries for inspiration. Great pens but there is room for more!
http://www.penturners.org/forum/f183/exotic-blanks-beaurtiful-pen-pictures-107731/

 

[mredburn]

Day two of the bash and we are waiting to see what the cat dragged in......
Well really more in line of what you have come up with for an entry.. There is some great talent out there. Any working on their pen yet?

 

[Ed McDonnell]

I'm still in the concept stage for my entry. It would be nice to have the entry ready to go, but I'll probably be working and reworking right up to the closing bell.

I better get off the computer and get my chores done so I can get some time in the shop today.

Ed

 

[mredburn]

I know the feeling. We have some great prizes donated by Exotic Blanks. Gift certificates I believe and they have something for every one.

 

[InvisibleMan]

Blew mine up being stupid

Wasn't a winner anyway, just the next one I wanted to try. I have an idea for one, but not sure I'll have time.

 

[ed4copies]

I know the feeling. We have some great prizes donated by Exotic Blanks. Gift certificates I believe and they have something for every one.

In my best "Ed McMahon voice": YOU ARE CORRECT, SIR!!

There will be three prize gift certificates, in the amounts that Mike announced: 1st place ---$150.00 value from Exotic Blanks
2nd place---$100.00 value from Exotic Blanks
3rd place----$75.00 value from Exotic Blanks

I think you will find lots of products you can use, even considering your advanced skill level!!!:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

 

[mredburn]

Yes we have the first Entry!
Right now its guaranteed First, second and third place as its the only one entered at this time. :biggrin: I somehow doubt it will be the lone entry for long. Get yours made and get it in. Its a great pen and starts us off in fine fashion.

 

[ChrisN]

Yes we have the first Entry!
Right now its guaranteed First, second and third place as its the only one entered at this time. :biggrin: I somehow doubt it will be the lone entry for long. Get yours made and get it in. Its a great pen and starts us off in fine fashion.

That would be mine! Do I get a prize for being first? :biggrin:

 

[mredburn]

maaaayyyyyybe ............................ hummmm, No!

 

[Kaspar]

Never mind. Found it.

 

[Ed McDonnell]

Wow! That was fast. Only the second day and already an entry in. I better get myself in gear.

Ed

 

[mredburn]

If you click on the Advanced pen link at the top it will take you to the thread with the rules here http://www.penturners.org/forum/f229/advanced-beautiful-pen-contest-sponsored-exotic-blanks-118822/

For those of you that havent found it yet.

 

[edstreet]

This is confusing, what is 'intermediate' and what is 'advanced' I require a sample image of each and what makes one image 'advanced'. The verbage on the contest rules is lacking in this regard and vague at best.

 

[mbroberg]

This is confusing, what is 'intermediate' and what is 'advanced' I require a sample image of each and what makes one image 'advanced'. The verbage on the contest rules is lacking in this regard and vague at best.

Ed,
For a variety or reasons that I am not going to itemize here the rules were written that way intentionally. The primary reason can be found HERE. Each contest entrant will do a self assessment and determine what class he or she belongs in. The Bash is for the members and the members said that this is the way they want the question of skill level handled.

 

[hard hat]

I'm in. now to put all this brainstorming onto paper then make it a reality. better get hopping

 

[Carl Fisher]

Mine looked great in my head but not so much in execution. Headed back to the drawing board.

 

[mredburn]

Looking forward to our second entry. Remember there are important things in life. Skip work and make a pen.

 

[Ed McDonnell]

Mine looked great in my head but not so much in execution. Headed back to the drawing board.

Wow! I can relate to this!!

Ed

 

[mredburn]

I think we can all relate to that. We all have that pen in our collection, I know I do.

 

[mredburn]

wrapping up day 4 and I can hear the wheels turning as people are finalizing their design. Bring it on! Our on entry is feeling lonely and blue, time to give it some company!

 

[Pitoon]

i've been working several hours every night this past week trying to get mine done......the pressure is intense! :biggrin:

Pitoon

 

[mredburn]

Remember to breathe every now and then.:biggrin:

 

[Carl Fisher]

Well, I have a fallback pen done in case I can't pull off my original idea. I needed to do something else after my first failed attempt to regroup so I figured I'd at least finish SOMETHING.

 

[mredburn]

Welcome Back to Day 5 of the Advanced Beautiful Pen Contest sponsored by Exotic Blanks. THe weather is great here at pen contest central and we will be interviewing some of out contestants later on in the day! Expect an exciting first round early this morning followed by a blow out half time show and down and dirty second half. We will be doing play by play commentary of one of the toughest most grueling pen competition around.

ChrisN has stepped up and thrown down the gauntlet. There is a great chance Pitoon will take up that challenge and return it in force. Stay tuned for more exciting pen turning action after station identification.

 

[Pitoon]

Welcome Back to Day 5 of the Advanced Beautiful Pen Contest sponsored by Exotic Blanks. THe weather is great here at pen contest central and we will be interviewing some of out contestants later on in the day! Expect an exciting first round early this morning followed by a blow out half time show and down and dirty second half. We will be doing play by play commentary of one of the toughest most grueling pen competition around.

ChrisN has stepped up and thrown down the gauntlet. There is a great chance Pitoon will take up that challenge and return it in force. Stay tuned for more exciting pen turning action after station identification.

while i read your post i started to imagine you broadcasting over the megaphone, lol!

Pitoon

 

[Twissy]

Well, my square blanks are now round, the carbide tip has been rotated an index, the lathe is clean, and my mind has gone blank.:neutral: Time for some vodka.....purely for inspiration of course! :drink:

 

[JohnGreco]

Well, mine isn't made yet...but! It IS sold! That's like +5 bonus points, right? Right?

 

[mredburn]

Sold before you made it is a great start.............No pictures it didnt happen:biggrin:

 

[jimjam66]

First attempt is in the bin ... Can't decide what to try next?

 

[Carl Fisher]

Well, I've improved on my backup pen and it may just become my entry. I'll have to see what comes off the lathe this weekend.

 

[mredburn]

Go Carl, I know your pen will rock.

 

[mredburn]

Its the start of a great Friday, the low was in the mid 60s last night and high in the 80s today. A great day to make a pen.. I know some of you are temperature challenged so I am willing to box and medium flat rate boxes of Fresh Warm Florida Air to you for only $13.60
to cover shipping and handling.:biggrin:

Heres to getting some shop time in this weekend and getting your pen made!

 

[mredburn]

:biggrin:GoooooooooooooD! MORNING IAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!:biggrin:

We are entering the Pre final, just before the last one, Time is running out, Weekend for Pen making! Now I know all of you that have had your morning coffee are out in the shop busy making that perfect entry for the Advanced Pen Contest but dont forget to take a break long enough to eat. Dont eat at the lathe, I know your dedicated but crumbs in the ca finish are a pain to get back out. Not to mentions coffee will stain light woods.

 

[mredburn]

Wake up IAP! Grab some coffee avoid those Honey-Do's and get a pen made. I know that many of you are waiting to the last minute but dont get to strung out. Im looking forward to some great pens this year! See yours soon!

 

[JohnGreco]

Starting Plan A tomorrow, hopefully I won't have to switch to Plan B. Will be sleeping with my fingers crossed!

 

[mredburn]

We have our second entry in the advanced pen contest and according to my consultation with a spiritual medium there is room at the top. Mainly cause we have two entries and 3 prizes. Now I know some of you are letting the suspense and pressure build. You little devils you. Get off your butts and go make a pen.

 

[firewhatfire]

when does this end? I have been busy filling orders

 

[mredburn]

The 17th at 11:59:59 pm You still have time. Its not like you need to sleep or anything! :biggrin:

 

[mredburn]

Yes! Ladies and Gentlemen of all ages. WE have another entry and trust me you had better get your groove on cause its a beaut! Still plenty of time for entrees and we havent closed the gate yet.