The pen was extremely difficult to photograph due to the nature of the finish I used.
The basic design of the pen is a staggered series of five-pointed stars arranged around both the cap and the barrel. The stars are engraved deeply into the dark blue dyed maple wood. The location of one star has, in its place, a fragment of the world famous Gibeon Meteorite
1. Each star has been hand painted with three separate sessions, using gray, silver and white acrylic paint. Each painting session is separated by adding a layer of clear lacquer to the pen. This method creates the depth and motion of the stars that is apparent as the barrel is rotated.
After the painting has thoroughly dried, I prepare a special lacquer which is combined with my own creation, raden-ite. The raden-ite enhanced lacquer is then applied over a period of up to one-week, with up to 10 layers of lacquer being applied. The raden-ite creates the luster, giving the barrel a stunning visual brilliance and shine, like billions and billions of background stars. Four layers of high-quality lacquer are then applied, encapsulating the raden-ite and assuring its luster for many generations.
Excerpt from the customer's email:
I am very pleased with the Bluesman and wish to congratulate you on your artistry and excellent workmanship.