Today's Pen 8/29/12

[schreiber]

A ballpoint today. It's a gift for my stepdaughter (the others will get wind of this soon, I'm sure ); not everyone is as crazy about fountain pens as I am. Satin nickel furniture, twist ballpoint. Swapped in a blue refill for the one that came with the kit.



I tried some suggestions kindly given to me last night:
Used a skew -- much better than a gouge. I'm still getting used to it, but it's great!
Wet sanding! What a difference it makes.
My photography -- proper orientation of the pen, and did away with the busy backgrounds.
Thanks, y'all.

 

[Robert111]

Nice photo. Great looking finish! Excellent work. Looking forward to seeing more.

 

[bobjackson]

Good looking pen. Nice job.

 

[maxman400]

Great Looking Pen and photos.

 

[Displaced Canadian]

Is your back drop a truck bed liner? I've used that same one. :biggrin:

 

[seamus7227]

Very well done! When I first started out, my pictures were taken with a new white t-shirt as the back drop on my bathroom counter. The wife would come in and and ask where her makeup was, and I would smile and pull one of her makeup bottles out from underneath the shirt. I would use it to prop up the pens while I snap the shot. Here is an example:




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[alamocdc]

Jon, I'm glad everyone's suggestions helped! I love purple!!! And this pen is no exception. I'm sure she'll love it!!! Just get ready to make more.

 

[schreiber]

Thanks again, y'all. I appreciate the kind words and all the free advice!

@ Canadian: Yep, you busted me Tough bedliner, but it's slick. Everything in the bed slides around and gets banged up. I was real nervous carrying my new lathe home.

@ Seamus: I tried white, but my auto camera (iPhone) adjusted for the white, making the pen too dark. You made it work for you, though; good shots! Maybe I should un-lazy myself and dig out one of my real digi-cams.

@ Billy: I am mentally preparing myself. And thanks. Purple is growing on me.

 

[LabTrnr]

Nice pen and nice photo. The background is interesting and doesn't take away from the subject. Our club had a photography demo by one of our members that made a very good living taking product pictures. He showed many photos with "unusual" backgrounds that worked very well and yours looks like something he would have done.

 

[bryfox86]

that is beautiful acrylic... where do you get your from... if you dont mind me asking... I just know my wife would love one is this color!

 

[Fishinbo]

Great design of the pen. I like the royal and vibrant feel of the color.

 

[schreiber]

Yeah it's a great color.

I got the blank at Woodcraft. It's called Egg Plant.