A couple of firsts

[ryannmphs]

I finially finished a couple of firsts last night. Sorry about the photo quality, it was late when I scanned these in and all I wanted to do was go to bed

The first is a Designer letter opener. The wood is hard maple that has been "dyed" blue with a sharpie.

The second is a Big Ben in Tulip wood with a Poly & TSW finish.

Thanks for lookin'

Ryan

 

[Fred in NC]

Very nice both of them, Ryan.

What kind of "poly" did you use? Thanks/

 

[tipusnr]

Nice looking projects! That dye idea is really getting popular!!

 

[Peninhandrjg]

Ryan,
Both are RELY nice! Didn't know you could "dye" with a Sharpie.
My Wife just bought a boxed set of Sharpies in every color they make. Hmmmmmm, wonder if she'll notice any missing?
Randy

 

[jdavis]

Nice job on both of them. We just tried dying a maple pen with a red sharpie. Turned out nice

 

[Tom McMillan]

Both look very nice Ryan!!!

 

[KKingery]

Good job on both Ryan!

 

[opfoto]

Good looking pens Ryan..... Great idea with the Sharpie too.

 

[ryannmphs]

Thanks for the comliments. I can't take credit for the sharpie, I know I heard about it on the IAP!

Fred, the Poly is the "wipe-on" kind that "dries" in about 30 min. I put 2 coats on 1 hour apart let set overnight, then 2 more coats. I did not want the real shiny finish, so I just lightly buffed then applied TSW.

Ryan

 

[Gary]

Nice work Ryan!

 

[C_Ludwigsen]

Way cool, Ryan. They look nice. Hope you bring them to the club meeting Saturday as I've not seen a Big Ben pen up close.

Chuck.

 

[Fleabit]

Good job on both. I like the pen the best