IPD_Mrs
Member
A while back we asked Curtis to pour some of his cactus in black. Here is the results. Still debating on switching this to a FP. Comments and criticisms as always are appreciated and welcome.
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omb76
Member
That looks great! What type of finish did you use?
IPD_Mrs
Member
Had to go with CA. Alumilite does not polish like other PRs.
airrat
Member
great looking pen and finish
Jim in Oakville
Member
Classic looking pen, I have made a few in all black, they always sell well, great casting as well Curtis
el_d
Member
That came out very nice. Love the look of the black cactus. Have you tried a clear cactus reverse painted black?
MesquiteMan
Retired Head Moderator
Looks great Mike and Linda! With your permission, I would love to put the pic in my customer gallery on my website!
MesquiteMan
Retired Head Moderator
I always advise everyone to put a CA finish on all "Original Cactus Blank"™ pens. The main reason is because the cactus skeleton is exposed on the surface and in my opinion, really needs to be sealed. I worked on a pen for a fellow who uses his cactus pen everyday. The pen was not made by me and it did not have a CA finish on it. The skeleton had picked up some of the grime from use and was not nearly as bright as it could have been. I have the oldest cactus pen (obviously!) and it has a CA finish on it and looks just as good as the day I made it.
wizard
Member
Mike and Linda, Beautiful pen! I love Curtis's blanks. I wonder if it would be easier to do a black cactus blank rather than reverse painting a clear cactus blank ? I've been a little afraid to try the latter. I'm glad Curtis is making the blanks in black resin now. Thank you for sharing. Regards, Doc
Rangertrek
Member
Nice looking pen, I do like the black.
MesquiteMan
Retired Head Moderator
Doc,
Blank blanks will give you a completely different look than clear reverse painted black. With the black, you don't get the 3-d that you do with clear/painted but it is easier.
cnirenberg
Member
I'm a big fan of the black. Looks great.
THarvey
Member
Great looking pen!!! I would definately change that to a fountain pen. That is a stunning, classic looking pen.
I love turning Curtis' blanks. I hope this means Curtis will be adding black to his cactus line. :biggrin:
I love turning Curtis' blanks. I hope this means Curtis will be adding black to his cactus line. :biggrin:
G1Pens
Member
That black is awesome. It it beautiful.
crabcreekind
Member
nice photos