Abalone Classic Twist

[JohnU]

This is a self cast of Abalone shell pieces I bought from New Zeland a while back. Its a classic twist (my wifes choice pen). I painted the tubes, used medium CA to glue the fragments and then sanded the high edges down to round the body, then buffed on a naked wheel to shine them up before casting in Silmar 41. I had to use a nail file to shape a few and spent three days off and one glueing. I like the end results but my photo is lacking. Will probably make a few more but spend more time fitting them closer or use black paint instead of midnight blue. All comments welcome. Thanks

 

[Ligget]

John that is a real stunner, well worth all the time you spent on the preperation!

 

[John M]

That is a nice pen! I love abalone, one day I want to do one, it is on my list of about 100 other pens.

 

[Dai Sensei]

Great effect and finish, looks great

 

[TurnaPen]

John that is beautiful, it would be well worth trying close ups and larger picture, a stunner. Amos

 

[Jim15]

Awesome pen, all your work paid off.

 

[Druid]

Stunning John,
I've always wanted to make one of those. If you don't mind, I may be contacting in the near future to get advice & guidance. Again, great job & beautiful pen.

 

[hewunch]

great job!

 

[artme]

:star::star::star:

 

[thewishman]

Gorgeous work!!! That is a real beauty. Sounds like a lot of work - and looks to be worth the extra time.

 

[VisExp]

Beautiful pen. That must be a lot of work, well done.

 

[rjwolfe3]

That is a gorgeous pen.

 

[JohnU]

Stunning John,
I've always wanted to make one of those. If you don't mind, I may be contacting in the near future to get advice & guidance. Again, great job & beautiful pen.

No problem Jim. Any time.

Thanks for all the comments. It was fun, the best part was the day I finally got all the glue off my fingers! Hoping to do a jr. gent next.

 

[Dalecamino]

Very nice pen John ! Lots of nice color in the blanks .

 

[ed4copies]

WOW!!

THAT's a lot of work!!! Nice result.

Having done a lot of shells, I really admire your ability to get it to fit in a "Parker" kit, there is virtually NO room there.

GREAT job -- a Jr. Gent will be easier and, I believe (OPINION) it will be a nicer pen!!

 

[akbar24601]

John, that is Stunning! Definitely worth all of the effort that you put in to it! Beautiful finish.