Thanks to John G for the advice on getting my first Aluminum pen done. It's a gift for a friend who was just promoted to Director of Public Works for a town near here. I wanted a "tool" theme. It's also my first closed end and custom clip. More practice is needed, but didn't turn out half bad. If I would have been braver, I would have turned it so a nib wasn't needed, but I think it balances the silver clip.
The Filigree is purple heart. I wanted to use something that was more subtle with the business of the filigree. Never turned one of these before, tolerances weren't as tight as I expected so it was pretty easy to turn. CA/BLO finish.
The last is a copper WSII with a Verdigris blank from Exotic Blanks. As always, it is a beautiful blank and so smooth to turn. No chips and polishes great.
Comments/criticism/opinions welcome. Thanks for looking.
The Filigree is purple heart. I wanted to use something that was more subtle with the business of the filigree. Never turned one of these before, tolerances weren't as tight as I expected so it was pretty easy to turn. CA/BLO finish.
The last is a copper WSII with a Verdigris blank from Exotic Blanks. As always, it is a beautiful blank and so smooth to turn. No chips and polishes great.
Comments/criticism/opinions welcome. Thanks for looking.