Celtic Knot Wall St. II Pen and Pencil Set

[Brian G]

A coworker was fascinated with a Celtic knot pen I made as a retirement gift for my former boss, and she asked if I could make a pen and pencil set for her daughter. So I did because my coworker is one of my favorite people. I settled for what I caculated to be at cost.



The pencil is in the foreground. The blank is redheart. The "rope" is a sandwich of white oak between two layers of dyed veneer. I was going for the sisal rope look. I made the knots different sizes in order to balance the proportions, which was a bit of a guessing game. If I had made the knots the same, I don't think they would have "looked right."

I actually made two sets and I'm glad that I did. Both blanks of the second set, from bloodwood, developed checks. Hoping a moisture meter shows up in my stocking this year. :wink:

Thanks for looking.

 

[keithbyrd]

Very nice - I have been working on these knots but no where near these! Great job!

 

[ossaguy]

Those look sweet!!!






Steve

 

[OZturner]

Excellent Celtic Knots Brian.
Love your choice of Kits, Materials and Colours,
Great Fit and Finish,
Your Co-worker should be delighted.
Congratulations,
Brian

 

[Brian G]

Thank you. She sure does like it. I neglected to mention that the finish was 10 applications of Hut Crystal Coat over two days.

 

[StuartCovey]

Those look great! I can never get mine to come out that even.

 

[hobbyist2013]

Those are really fantastic! You did a fine job on it.

 

[Fishinbo]

Wonderful set! The blank goes well with the kit and your knots look perfect. Great job!

 

[Band Saw Box]

Outstanding set. I know your Co-worker is going to love it.

 

[Dustygoose]

Love those lines. Great job

 

[Hubert H]

It is always a joy to see a pen with a Celtic knot which is well done. Very Nice.

 

[Brian G]

Thank you for the comments. I'm thinking of fiddling with stretching the length of the knot, next time.