Joe S.
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Here are a bunch of pens I did:
Baron in Bocote with a finial and custom band. I wanted a nice round bead for the band but didn't want it to stick out a ton. I'm not sure I like the compromise I came up with... This one is a gift for my cousin who likes "bright contrast-ey things". Maybe I should have gone with an acrylic, but this one definitely stands out! I may switch it out for a fountain pen...
Bocote Zen. The fit is a little small, but I still kind of like this one.
Apollo Infinity with Alt. Casein. The cap could be better, and there is a small crack, but my mom likes it and is keeping it.
Stratus with Walnut and Maple Burl. This one really shined up!
Last and maybe least but still cool: Duck Hunt Bolt Action. I'm still rough tuning my process, but these are a lot of fun to make! Problems to be solved: Colors still aren't quite right, there is an ugly seam, and there is a lighter spot near the top that I need to figure out and eliminate. I'll make a better one, disassemble this one, reuse the kit, and repeat until I can't find anything to improve!
Baron in Bocote with a finial and custom band. I wanted a nice round bead for the band but didn't want it to stick out a ton. I'm not sure I like the compromise I came up with... This one is a gift for my cousin who likes "bright contrast-ey things". Maybe I should have gone with an acrylic, but this one definitely stands out! I may switch it out for a fountain pen...
Bocote Zen. The fit is a little small, but I still kind of like this one.
Apollo Infinity with Alt. Casein. The cap could be better, and there is a small crack, but my mom likes it and is keeping it.
Stratus with Walnut and Maple Burl. This one really shined up!
Last and maybe least but still cool: Duck Hunt Bolt Action. I'm still rough tuning my process, but these are a lot of fun to make! Problems to be solved: Colors still aren't quite right, there is an ugly seam, and there is a lighter spot near the top that I need to figure out and eliminate. I'll make a better one, disassemble this one, reuse the kit, and repeat until I can't find anything to improve!