Phoenix Rising Cat's Eye

[qquake]

I made this for a friend's daughter, who is a wildland firefighter in Oregon. The pen is a Phoenix Rising in antique pewter, from PSI. The blank is an AA called Cat's Eye, from Rockler. I'm really happy with this one.

 

[qquake]

I back painted it black, and I think it darkened it somewhat. This is another Cat's Eye, that I didn't back paint.

 

[qquake]

You can really see the difference. First two are back painted, last two are not.

 

[magpens]

Thanks for showing. . The blank and pen kit (with its appropriately colored stones) complement each other very well.

Nicely done !!

And it is nice to see very clearly the effect of backpainting

 

[Lucky2]

Wow Jim, the back painting sure makes a big difference, in how the blank presents itself when painted.

Len

 

[qquake]

Wow Jim, the back painting sure makes a big difference, in how the blank presents itself when painted.

Len

Yes, I've experienced it before. It can make a big difference.