Art Noveau revisited

[BradG]

For the last month or so i have been getting to grips with my new chrome plating tank setup, which is far more superior than the brush plating technique i have been using for the past few years.

So with this in mind, i have sanded down my art noveau pen, and replated it, but this time in the chrome tank. Its gleaming like a signal mirror. so much so its quite difficultto photograph

If you would like to compare, here is the original
http://www.penturners.org/forum/f13/art-nouveau-kitless-105322/

ou will notice parts which look like the plating hasnt adhered, along with places which look translucent etc etc..

This plating is four times thicker than what can be acheived with brush, and because of this it will withstand quite alot of abuse.

 

[RichF]

I think the new chrome make is look a lot better. I really enjoy your work.

 

[skiprat]

Still looks good Brad.
Please remind me again....is the entire pen fully plated and then you do the black, or is the plating just going up to the edge?

I hope you have a pen in at least one of the current contests too.
I haven't had a chance to even get near my cave for ages!!:frown:

 

[BradG]

Thanks Rich,

Steve, yes im in a couple of the contests :wink: get in your cave!! miss seeing your stainless works of art.

I apply the black before i plate it, so if you were to scrape that off you would find brass.

just finished redoing the wolf and the moon pen. (original here)
http://www.penturners.org/forum/f13/full-moon-105452/

 

[plantman]

Brad; They all look fantastic !!! Do you nickel or cadium pate first? Jim S

 

[BradG]

Hi Jim
no, no need. you wont get bleed through with tank chrome. if brush plating then wise to nickel plate first to prevent this. I do pickle them though

 

[RSidetrack]

Absolutely amazing!

 

[thewishman]

Nice looking work! Love the patterned grip section. Looks like you re-did the grip on the Full Moon.

 

[mikespenturningz]

Wow great work...

 

[seamus7227]

Brad you are a mad scientist at this! Great work!

 

[johncrane]

Luv ya work Brad l feel your pain with photo,ing chrome it's a real pain in tha butt :frown::biggrin:

 

[BradG]

Nice looking work! Love the patterned grip section. Looks like you re-did the grip on the Full Moon.

Yep the original nib was terrible. You live and learn lol

 

[BradG]

Luv ya work Brad l feel your pain with photo,ing chrome it's a real pain in tha butt :frown::biggrin:

Think I will experiment in photographing it outdoors. Seems to work for cars lol

 

[BradG]

Thanks seamus. Just glad allbthe experimentation is coming together now. Though still have to perfect black chrome

 

[bluwolf]

Very nice Brad. Like Skip, I have not been in the shop lately. Unlike him though, I have no good reason

Mike

 

[BradG]

Very nice Brad. Like Skip, I have not been in the shop lately. Unlike him though, I have no good reason

Mike

I would say blame it on the cold weather.. but you lost rights to that excuse living in florida will just have to spend some time in your shop i guess :biggrin: