New Combo... Mahagany and Feathers

[JohnU]

I wanted to try something different with the feathers and create a background for them, so I decided to try some wood and used Mahagany for the first one. I found the brass really makes this wood glow when turned down so thin. I drilled and glued the tube like most pens, then turned it down as thin and I could without exposing the brass. Glued the feathers and cast in pr. Not much room for error with these. I used a diplomat kit from exoticblanks.com but I think a visita might be a safer choice so I wouldnt have to leave it a little under turned as to not expose the wood through the pr. I also cast some maple, rosewood and oak but havent turned them yet. All comments welcome. Thanks

 

[jbostian]

Great pen. I like the look of the mahogany and feathers.

Jamie

 

[GoodTurns]

we have a winner! very nice effect.

 

[turbowagon]

Great idea and execution! I think it turned out great!

 

[papaturner]

It looks awesome John.

 

[ed4copies]

Couldn't you use veneer?? Your feathers will cover the seam, won't they???

"Find the easy way" Ed

 

[Mrs Rojo22]

Very nice!

Robin

 

[theHullTurn]

I like the effect that it gives! Good job!

 

[Pioneerpens]

beautiful!

 

[workinforwood]

Looks awesome as usual John. Great colors in those feathers.

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

That opens up so much more that could be done. Absolutly beautiful and Veneers as suggested by "what's his name":biggrin: also opens up some other ideas.

 

[JohnU]

Ive never worked with veneer but Im going to have to check into it. I thought the elegant beauties / aero kits might be better for these with smaller tubes and more room for resin. Just a thought.

Thanks for all the comments and suggestions.

 

[Bree]

Great looking pen. Well Done!

 

[NewLondon88]

Ive never worked with veneer but Im going to have to check into it. I thought the elegant beauties / aero kits might be better for these with smaller tubes and more room for resin. Just a thought.

Thanks for all the comments and suggestions.

I still have to send you the second mold .. I'll throw in some mahogany
veneer so you can try it out. Might go well on the 3/8" tube kits.. that
should give you room to work.

I like this look .. and the wood backdrop means you have to glue less
feathers to achieve the look. Less chance of making an Ugly Pen entry..

 

[Ligget]

Another stunning blank John, good to see you are still looking for new ideas, your blanks are some of the best I`ve seen!

 

[jasontg99]

Great looking combo. I like it more than the feathers by themselves.

 

[johncrane]

I like the contras John! great looking pen well done.

 

[markgum]

Great looking pen. Like the addition of the wood. Yup would have to say you have another

:bananen_smilies068:WINNER. :bananen_smilies068:​

 

[Dustygoose]

Looks great to me. I like the feathers, and the contrast from the mahogany

 

[rd_ab_penman]

Great combo John!
Well done.

Les