My latest pen
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Drstrangefart
Member
I can't really find much to criticize here. It looks like the wood was treated with care, and done up right!
GColeman
Member
The only critique I can add is WOW!
SarabbyCreations
Member
Thanks guys
I am new here and was also wondering what I should have charged for it. The kit is Jr Gent chrome with Amboyna.
I am new here and was also wondering what I should have charged for it. The kit is Jr Gent chrome with Amboyna.
Drstrangefart
Member
I probably would have looked for $90-$125.
SarabbyCreations
Member
Wow fart. I gave him a hell of a deal then.
David Keller
Member
Nicely done. I'd probably let one go for $50 or 60, but I'm not in this to make money.
Drstrangefart
Member
That's just one opinion of what could have been many. Pricing these things is kind of a weird art. It requires math that's fuzzier than a billion puppies.
Good job. I like them.
seamus7227
Member
Nice pen! however, i prefer the background with the rock over the painting, it seems to drown out the pen more than the rock does. just my .02
ctubbs
Member
Good job on the pen. Keep up the good work. Do not worry about giving a bargain on the first one you sell. Many have already done that before you.
Charles
Charles
Polarys425
Member
Yeah, it takes a little time to work up your confidence to the point where you feel your work is worth more.
The only thing i think i see askew on that pen might be bushing alignment, or the hole drilled for the tube was oversize. Otherwise, nice kit selection, and a nice blank.
What finish did you put on it?
The only thing i think i see askew on that pen might be bushing alignment, or the hole drilled for the tube was oversize. Otherwise, nice kit selection, and a nice blank.
What finish did you put on it?
thewishman
Member
Very nicely done!
Price is a factor of what you feel your time and effort are worth, not what the overall kit and material cost you. There will always be someone who will notice the beauty in your craft and pay your asking price. I was once told by my art teacher...if my paintings dont sell at the asking price, RAISE IT! Really though, work out an asking price for each pen prior to showing and then ask youself how low you WOULD sell it for if someone was on the edge. I sell my pens starting at $120 and up because that's what I think my time is worth and when I use blanks from Curtis it's easy to get that asking price. I always throw is the leather or wood display case with it to include info about the kit and wood used. I learned a lot from members of this forum and reading the books from Barry Gross, his acrylic DVD is awesome as well. See the links below for ideas from my pens. Congrats and best wishes
Bobalu
Member
Nice pen, but I do believe you have a bit of an out-of-round issue going on there. Check the area around the center band. It looks low on one side and high on the other. I see it again in the lower barrel where the wood meets the band on the coupling. Looks like Amboyna Burl with perhaps a friction polish finish. Is that correct?
jttheclockman
Member
Well Bobalu stole my thoughts too but that is a good thing for more than one person sees it and you did ask for critique.
You need to check some things with your setup because there is definetly out of round symptoms going on there. You see it on the cehter band as well as the lower end of the cap. One other thing lose the painting and if you want to use the rock as a prop, spin the pen so the cap is off to the side more so. It should be looking up not at us. One other thing, take the photo more on a 45 degree angle as opposed to looking straight down. Makes for better depth.
Not sure of the finish but it looks like a friction polish or if it is CA it needs more work to get a high shine unless you went for the satin look then it looks fine.
I know all this negative stuff but this is how we learn and please use it as a tool and not a knock on your work. I am sure after a few more you will be coming here and blowing us away with your creations. Good luck and do look into the mandrel problems.
SarabbyCreations
Member
Thank you all for your critiques. I'm not really sure what to check first regarding the out of round issue, but it is out of round for sure. Maybe the hole is not in the center of the blank?
Also, the finish is friction. I put a few coats on. Should there be more? What finishes do ya'll use?
On the photography, I am definetly still learning and will use your suggestions!
Also, the finish is friction. I put a few coats on. Should there be more? What finishes do ya'll use?
On the photography, I am definetly still learning and will use your suggestions!
boxerman
Member
Very nice pen.