Buckeye Burl Lotus

[Darrin]

Finished this up this morning. It's my first pen at the higher end range of the spectrum, if you will. It's much larger than the Barons I like to turn, but I think I like the larger feel and capless body when holding it. 3 coats CA/BLO with 2 coats of Bush oil added before the 1st coat of CA to bring out the quilting. As awlays, comments and criticisms appreciated.

 

[Darrin]

Little better lighting...
I need to learn to take beter pics.:biggrin:

 

[artme]

Darrin that looks great!!

IMHO you were wise not to use the gold kit with that blank.

 

[Larry in Harrow]

Very nice Darrin. I picked up a few of these kits when I heard the last call at CSUSA. Been considering what to use for barrels. Now that I see them assembled, it's obviously they require lots of figure . Is the pen heavy? I think it would look great in a jade Trustone but that would add more weight? Maybe something pink?

 

[SamThePenMan]

It's always amazing how a piece of burl looks when its finished! Wonderful work!

 

[jasontg99]

Wow, that buckeye sure is pretty. Ton of eyes and color. Great looking pen.

 

[mickr]

gorgeous

 

[workinforwood]

Great looking pen Darrin..I love the Buckeye Burl!

 

[nava1uni]

Wow!!! That is a stunning pen

 

[broitblat]

Very dramatic looking pen. The figure in the burl matches up nicely with the components. I think I like the lighting in first set of pictures better, though.

-Barry

 

[Fred]

Very nice pen. Anyone else 'see' the animal face in the picture of the top as it is posted? Look closely at the third picture in the beginning of this thread. :biggrin:

 

[TurnedAround]

Very nice pen. Anyone else 'see' the animal face in the picture of the top as it is posted? Look closely at the third picture in the beginning of this thread. :biggrin:

Fred, you're just messing with us...obviously, that's Elvis.

 

[Bree]

Excellent combo... the Buckeye and the Black Titanium Lotus. Awesome.
:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

 

[Darrin]

Thanks folks! Im getting my finishing technique down pat now I think.

 

[toolcrazy]

Beautiful pen. Nice work.

That kit has a little too much bling, for my taste.

 

[jasontg99]

I must look at this pen every day. I am constantly amazed at it's beauty.

 

[jleiwig]

3 coats CA/BLO with 2 coats of Bush oil added

Ok..I'll bite...what the heck is bush oil? Are we talking George Bush oil? Outback bush oil? Burning bush oil?

 

[Stick Rounder]

GREAT Looking Pen!!

 

[Mrs Rojo22]

Stunning!

Robin

 

[artme]

Great blank, nice pen.