5th times a charm

[Kenny Durrant]

It took 5 times to cast the feather before it turned out as good as it did. I was tired and almost ready to give up so when I noticed the feather looked a little rough I thought what the heck. I just wanted to see what it would look like. With that being said I started with a pheasant feather and overlayed a pheasant from a North Dacota State Quarter on top. I went through a few feathers so kinda lost track of the color scheme. I wanted to use Bois D' Arc, horse apple, for the main body of the pen. By color scheme I wanted a feather with golds and browns or bronze because as the wood ages it turns darker. It starts out a light yellow and over time it darkens. You can see the streaks in the pen shown. I changing some things on my molds so this was a broad experiment. As always comments welcome. Thanks

 

[seamus7227]

Great Job Kenny! But i must correct you and say that it is from the South Dakota quarter not the North Dakato, DAMHIKT!!

 

[plano_harry]

Wow! That's a great pen. You are on to something there. That will sell!

Harry

 

[firewhatfire]

the real question is how did you get that off your fingers. Every feather I have tried to glue down has ended up on my finger enough to glue it crooked or not at all.

Impressive concept and completion.

Phil

 

[boxerman]

Wow that's a very nice looking pen.:good:

 

[rizaydog]

Very nice pen.

 

[SDB777]

Still fighting feather here, haven't got one to laydown yet. Think I'm trying to use feathers that are too big, stiff, or whatnot.....


I really like the overall concept that you ended up with. Well done!!!!








Scott (always one tiny piece outta place) B

 

[scotian12]

Kenny...this is a work of art and craftsmanship. You have successfully combined feather and metal casting,segmenting, great color combination of wood and feathers all on a small sized pen.We will look forward to your next creation. Use a larger canvas of a pen the next time to show us more. Congratulations.

 

[BSea]

Very cool idea. I idea of using the pheasant cutout really adds to the look. Great Job!!

Great Job Kenny! But i must correct you and say that it is from the South Dakota quarter not the North Dakato, DAMHIKT!!

You said don't ask, but how did you know that?!?!?:biggrin:

 

[jaeger]

Where is the "REALLY LIKE" button?

 

[Kenny Durrant]

Thanks for all the replies. As far as glueing the feather it's realy easy. I start by trimming the down off the bottom and leaving a small part of the quill hanging out. I use tweesers to hold the stub of quill and use spray adhesive to gule the feather. It only takes a small film of glue to hold the feather in place. Too much glue and the feather will gum up. Start at the top of the feather and lay it down on the tube keeping it straight or following the conture of the feather. Lay the tube with the quill centered on the bottom on a paper towel and roll it side to side to finish sticking the feather on the tube. The resin will desolve the spray glue so I use white glue,elmers, to seal up the feather. When the glue is cured it's ready to cast. Thanks again and let me know if you have any questions.

 

[D.Oliver]

I started with a pheasant feather and overlayed a pheasant from a North Dacota State Quarter on top.

Them theres fighting words. You've just offended an enire state. But on the other hand I'm sure North Dakota is extremely flattered :biggrin:. Great job on the pen.

 

[Kenny Durrant]

Sorry and I also want to say sorry and thanks for not pointing out my poor spelling of DAKOTA.

 

[plantman]

Thanks for all the replies. As far as glueing the feather it's realy easy. I start by trimming the down off the bottom and leaving a small part of the quill hanging out. I use tweesers to hold the stub of quill and use spray adhesive to gule the feather. It only takes a small film of glue to hold the feather in place. Too much glue and the feather will gum up. Start at the top of the feather and lay it down on the tube keeping it straight or following the conture of the feather. Lay the tube with the quill centered on the bottom on a paper towel and roll it side to side to finish sticking the feather on the tube. The resin will desolve the spray glue so I use white glue,elmers, to seal up the feather. When the glue is cured it's ready to cast. Thanks again and let me know if you have any questions.

:good::good: Kenny; Two thumbs up for a fantastic looking pen. Great combination of all aspects of pen making rolled into one. When I glue feathers I use a dentist probe to straighten or rearrange the layout. Keeps your hands clean, and places the feathers where you want them. You can get a set of 5 or 6 from Harbor Freight cheap, or ask your Dentist for some old ones at $250 a visit. Jim S

 

[Gilrock]

Cool I'd like to make a blank like that...I think I just saw a pheasant run by...gotta go grab the bb gun...lol.