A Snake and a Cross

[JasonF]

I haven't made many pens in a while, but I found a little time tonight. The snake blank was a gift from Don Ward (thanks Don!) from several months ago. I just now got the nerve to turn it. This was much easier to turn than I thought, I was so afraid of messing it up! The bottom part is Blackwood and it is a Gunmetal Designer.

The other pen is a Bloodwood Chrome Slimline and the cross is sandings from a white acrylic blank. Some red from the wood got into the cross when I sanded . I've been having trouble with my CA finish lately (I think my CA has been open to long) so the finish is Mylands 3-Step. Comments good/bad are welcome.

 

[alxe24]

As much as I don't care for the half snakes and wood I must say I trully like yours, (I mean it) really nice pen. Still not a fun of the cross pens. Nothing personal just the look
Congrats

 

[R2]

Nice pair of pens, well made.[][^]

 

[Ligget]

Nice pens, I like the half skin the best![]

 

[Dave_M]

That wood and the snake play very well together. Very nice.

 

[Aderhammer]

I actually like the other wood getting into the cross, makes it look more realistic with a weathered look.

 

[ahoiberg]

they both look nice jason, but i really like the looks of that snake skin blank combined with the black blank and kit.

 

[louisbry]

Both are nice looking pens Jason.

 

[JasonF]

Thanks for the comments! Aderhammer-I hadn't thought of it like that, thanks for the perspective.

I was actually kinda happy when I found out the blackwood matched the black stripes on the snake skin. I put a chrome designer net to it first, but the gunmetal just looked better to me.

 

[its_virgil]

Hey Jason. I must have missed this when you posted it. Nice work on the pens. I must make a euro...I like yours.

Your granddad told me you were up during Thanksgiving. Sorry we missed each other. Next time you're up and have time come over.

Happy New Year.
Do a good turn daily!
Don