I have only been doing pens since August and in that time, I have accumulated a large collection of finished pen parts that are too thin to be assembled. I think these will be perfect to use with the snake skins everyone has been discussing lately. I just received a few 'scrap' skins of pytthon and spitting cobra. They were only $5.00 each and all are 14 inches long or longer and about 5-6 inches wide. So, how should the skins be attached to the outside of the narrowly turned pen blank? Initially I was thinking of CA for the center and using 5-minute epoxy on the rest as I wrap the skin around. I think the epoxy will give me plenty of time to get the skin positioned where I want it.
How about afterwards? 4-6 coats of CA glue while the lathe is turning and then sand it down again? Any suggestions from those experienced with applying materials to the pen would be very helpful
How about afterwards? 4-6 coats of CA glue while the lathe is turning and then sand it down again? Any suggestions from those experienced with applying materials to the pen would be very helpful