Blue Fountain - Cobalt Lunar

[BradG]

Both pen sections, center ring, and finial, also showing the anodising jig i made for this pen all out of aluminium. Sanded with micromesh and polished with autosol. They have been degreased in hot soapy water and are ready to move on

All the pieces mounted on to the Jig

And into the acid they go to begin the anodising process

And about to take the plunge into Sanodye Blue G

20 minutes later...

All the pieces anodised.

And viola.....

 

[Drstrangefart]

COOOOOOOL!

 

[D.Oliver]

That, Sir, is the Chuck Norris of pens.

 

[U-Turn]

Hot dang - that is strong. Outstanding pen.

 

[Buzzzz4]

Really cool looking! How is the fit?

 

[BradG]

in my opinion Eric, just right

Many thanks for the kind words all

 

[Woodlvr]

WOW and my favorite color also. Kewl pen and thanks for showing how you made it.

 

[LarryDNJR]

I really like that. Nice job!

 

[Haynie]

What kit is that?

Really cool.

 

[BradG]

Its a Gentleman pen kit. treated myself to half a dozen of them

 

[glycerine]

VERY COOL!!!!!

 

[simomatra]

Much better pictures here and I can now see that nib fully. The colour is way out there and I like the addition into the finial as well

 

[tt1106]

You know, as I age, I continue to redefine art in my head. I think this has just blown my concept of art in pens out of the water. Beautiful. and elegant. well done.

 

[hewunch]

Neat! What would be cool would be to have the radial lines in the finial shiny (non-coloured)

 

[EarlD]

I'm in awe!
Earl

 

[Brooks803]

Awesome work Brad...that is super cool!

 

[crabcreekind]

That's pretty awesome! can you make them any color you want?

 

[boxerman]

Wow sweet pen.

 

[jasontg99]

I am speechless. WOW!!!

 

[Dalecamino]

Looking good over there Brad. Great work on this one. The finial is the dessert.

 

[BradG]

You know, as I age, I continue to redefine art in my head. I think this has just blown my concept of art in pens out of the water. Beautiful. and elegant. well done.

Many thanks for the kind words

Neat! What would be cool would be to have the radial lines in the finial shiny (non-coloured)

I certainly agree with you, but i am in a few minds on whats best to accomplish this. I do have one idea in mind, which i will try out on my next one no doubt

Awesome work Brad...that is super cool!

Many thanks Jonathan, I have some hybrid ideas to apply to your blanks! metal meets resin

That's pretty awesome! can you make them any color you want?

To a degree, es. It depends on what dyes you can lay your hands on. i have blue, gold, black, red, purple. Naturally the longer you leave it in the dye the darker it will become so you have a whole host of all of the shades of the particular dyes to choose from too.

Looking good over there Brad. Great work on this one. The finial is the dessert.

Many thanks Chuck, if you need a custom finial or center band for one of yours at some point just drop me a message and il pop one in the tank next time im doing something the same colour you need

 

[workinforwood]

That's pretty cool Brad

 

[rlofton]

Way cool Brad! I'm going to have to give that a shot for a personal pen. Thanks for sharing the concept.

 

[bluwolf]

That is very slick!

 

[markgum]

excellant

 

[BradG]

Way cool Brad! I'm going to have to give that a shot for a personal pen. Thanks for sharing the concept.

Have fun Rudy feel free to pick my brains if needed

That is very slick!

As are your creations... speaking of which, when are you planning on doing another? If i can help with anodising feel free to drop me a message

 

[JMANNN]

Superb!!!

I clearly need to step up my game!

 

[furini]

Another 'wow' from me!

 

[BradG]

Another 'wow' from me!

Which part of the UK are you from? i am considering a chapter for the UK

 

[3Peake]

That's an awesome pen and colour.
Think I may have to make a couple more Ally pens then bring them over for you to colour them for me:wink::wink::wink:
Don't know how I missed this first time round.

 

[BradG]

Any turner is welcome to my workshop for anodising or plating

have a look here for a selection of metal pens
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Gothard-Pen-turning/117699231655085

 

[eldee]

Now that's nice, just plain NICE! Great work.

 

[76winger]

Beautiful work, you should be proud of this one!

 

[BradG]

I am Dave this one sits proudly at the front of my collection

 

[D.Oliver]

Great job. I like the "bold" look of you're pens with the vibrant colors.

 

[thewishman]

Eye candy! Love the pen! Thanks for the photos and description, they make the pen even more interesting.

 

[scottsheapens]

Excellent work Brad. Thaks for showing the steps and process you followed. For us new to this it sure helps. Pictures worth my thousands of mistakes...

 

[kruzzer]

really great work Brad....

 

[Robert111]

Zowie! That is a beauty! Congrats!

 

[BradG]

Great job. I like the "bold" look of you're pens with the vibrant colors.

Yes it does liven the aluminium up a touch Aluminium looks great polished though doesnt hold its shine long and scratches easily.Anodising is a great way of toughening it up

Eye candy! Love the pen! Thanks for the photos and description, they make the pen even more interesting.

Thanks Chris

Excellent work Brad. Thaks for showing the steps and process you followed. For us new to this it sure helps. Pictures worth my thousands of mistakes...

No problem Scott. Take a look here for more pics of other pens being made etc
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Gothard-Pen-turning/117699231655085

really great work Brad....

Thanks Rich

Zowie! That is a beauty! Congrats!