Randy Simmons
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First, The back story:
So, I recently acquired a bunch of exotic burl wood. In turning them, I managed to break one or four, which left me with some random bodies and end caps. All from the same pen kits, almost none of them matching. So I figured, whatever, I'll just pair them all up and see how they look. Long story short, pretty much all of them looked magnificent. A few looked a bit odd, but I managed to sell them anyway.
Now for my question:
What's best?? My favorite combination to date is honduran rosewood burl and Thuya burl (a dark red on golden brown). What sorts of woods fit together in a 2-part pen based on their grain, color, etc.? Or what woods look cool in a single blank that's glued together?
I thought this would be a good opportunity to ask and for others to share. Thanks!!
(pictures are appreciated!)
Randy
So, I recently acquired a bunch of exotic burl wood. In turning them, I managed to break one or four, which left me with some random bodies and end caps. All from the same pen kits, almost none of them matching. So I figured, whatever, I'll just pair them all up and see how they look. Long story short, pretty much all of them looked magnificent. A few looked a bit odd, but I managed to sell them anyway.
Now for my question:
What's best?? My favorite combination to date is honduran rosewood burl and Thuya burl (a dark red on golden brown). What sorts of woods fit together in a 2-part pen based on their grain, color, etc.? Or what woods look cool in a single blank that's glued together?
I thought this would be a good opportunity to ask and for others to share. Thanks!!
(pictures are appreciated!)
Randy