Basket Illusion Pen #2

[Cwalker935]

I thought of some ways to refine my approach to doing a basket illusion pen and I think this is an improvement over my first one. There are numerous ways to screw this up and it's really hard for me to get reasonably straight uniform lines.

 

[mark james]

Very nice Cody. Great to see your creativity.

 

[Gary Beasley]

The lines along the length can be easily done if you build a platform to sit on the banjo that the pyro pen can ride on. I used it on this project.

Pyrography-brick pattern

I decorated a Zen barrel of pecan wood using the lathe indexing and a platform on the banjo. I marked 1/8” beads with a beading tool then burned the grooves with the pyro pen. After that I did the cross mark every third space along the barrel stepping it over every index until complete. Wiped it...

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[Edgar]

Awesome work, Cody!

 

[hallelujahal]

You know Cody I really, really like what you've done there. The fact that the lines are as they are gives a great vibe to the pen. Reminds me of ancient art…love it!

 

[magpens]

I agree with Alex (hallelujahal) ! !

The "Basket Illusion Pen" above is great, and the slight irregularities in the pattern of the burned lines just adds to its appeal for me ! !

Well done, Cody ! !

 

[sorcerertd]

I also agree with Alex. The fact that the lines are not perfect makes it even more attractive in my opinion.

Assuming that is textured, I can see where that could be a challenge to apply finish. What did you use?

 

[Cwalker935]

I also agree with Alex. The fact that the lines are not perfect makes it even more attractive in my opinion.

Assuming that is textured, I can see where that could be a challenge to apply finish. What did you use?

I used a satin spray poly.