Giraffe and Elephant

[Gulfcoast]

The picture is two views of the same pen.

The barrells are made from stabilized and colored Giraffe bones.

The Tip, Center Band and Finial are made from Elephant Ivory.

The Clip is Ti gold plated.

Joe

 

[CaptG]

Wow, just when I think I have seen it all. Nice job. Whatever made you think of Giraffe bones? And how did you happen to get hold of them?

 

[Gulfcoast]

Thanks Gary, my sons bought the material at a gun show, it was really sold as knife handle material. Machines like other animal bone, ivory.

Joe

 

[jbostian]

Wow those are nice pens.

Jamie

 

[Ligget]

Stunning colours, lovely pens!

 

[madmax89060]

Very Nice!

 

[bitshird]

Pretty neat pen, never seen one done with Giraffe bone.

 

[angboy]

Definitely some unique materials there! And nice use if the ivory to complement it!

 

[workinforwood]

Those are very cool. They have quite a nice rustic appeal.

" Whatever made you think of Giraffe bones? And how did you happen to get hold of them?"

Gary..you just run on down to Potter Park Zoo with your chainsaw!:biggrin:

I can see the headline now... "Man with Chainsaw stomped to death by Giraffe, No bones about it"

 

[JoeHodge1978]

Nice pens!!!I thought the Elephant Ivory was a no-no?

 

[Gulfcoast]

Joe --

Thanks for the compliment. Elephant Ivory can't be imported into the US or exported from the US, however, there seems to be a supply of it (pre ban) still within the US that can be utilized for things such as pens.

Joe

 

[Mrs Rojo22]

Very nice!

Robin

 

[mrcook4570]

Excellent work. I love the colors in the giraffe bone.

 

[johncrane]

Well done Joe! very nice pens

 

[jeffnreno]

Very unique pens - nice combo of material