Dyed Antler

[davidrei]

Tried this just to see what would happen. Dye is SolarLux Blood Red with a few drops of medium brown Transtint, thined with DNA. The black classic was dyed, thin CA sanding sealer, sanded 320 through MM 12000, then re-dyed and finished with CA.

Started to do the same with this comfort pen, but after sanding, I decided I liked the look, so I skipped the re-dye.

Critiques & comments welcomed, as always.

Dave Reinhardt

 

[Dario]

I like the color of the bottom pen. Never thought I'll like a dyed antler but you changed my mind fast! Good job!

 

[mrcook4570]

I really like the contrast of the dyed porous areas and the smooth white areas. Being down in the pores, I would suspect that the color will last longer. Let us know how the color holds.

 

[Rifleman1776]

Normally, I am a proponent of leaving natural things natural. But you pulled it off with these two. Both look great and the antler looks like antler. Elegant pens but with a definate primitive appeal. Great finishes. I like.

 

[gerryr]

Very interesting. I like the look of the second one better.

 

[Penmonkey]

That is outstanding!!! Where did you get the dye?

 

[BigRob777]

Dave,
Nice work. I just love the comfort grips. My personal pen is a curly maple CG.
Rob

 

[davidrei]

Travis,
The Solar-Lux and TransTint is available many places, try woodcraft: http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?FamilyID=7234
http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?FamilyID=1718

 

[Glenn McCullough]

good stuff, I really like the first one with the flat black! Wouldnt have ordered that kit, but just might have to.

 

[davidrei]

oobak,

For what it's worth, I don't plan on getting any more of the black classic kits. The tenon for the center band is very short, and at least for me, if things aren't aligned perfectly, the black plastic by the nib is easily scratched. As a matter of fact this pen will never be seen by anyone else other than in this pic. I tried to add a small drop od CA to better secure the CB, and a little got into the threads in the cap. It wasn't visible after assembly, but it scratched the nib plastic beyond repair. Probably a bad move on my part, but it's just not something I need to worry about ever again. Lots of other kit choices.

 

[challagan]

Nice job! Those are great looking pens, both of them!

Corey