Cross inlay pens

[emackrell]

Two Barons with Eagle's cross inlays, destined to be Christmas gifts for family members. One is mahogany with a bloodwood and holly cross inlay, the other has blood wood and purpleheart cross.

As ever, comments welcome!

cheers Eileen [8D]

 

[Skye]

First one is niiiiiiiiiiiice. Second isnt enough contrast for my taste.

 

[clewless]

Seven pens at last count...no wonder the neighbor is complaining about the DC....make an extra pen and give it to them.

All are neat presents.

 

[woodmarc]

I'll second Skye's comments. Excellent work none the less.

 

[Fangar]

I like them both a lot. I also like the subdued look of the second. Both great designs and well turned. Thanks for sharing.

Fangar

 

[Jim15]

Great pens Eileen.

 

[wdcav1952]

Eileen,

I like them both; perhaps it is the dramatic difference in the amount of contrast. The second one actually is my favorite. It looks almost like a stained glass panel. The denomination I grew up in had mixed feelings about "graven images" and I think the purpleheart cross might appeal to someone who wanted to make a subtle statement.

 

[NavyDiver]

Excellent job on both, but I have to agree that I like the first one best.

 

[hdbblue]

Well executed. I like them both and you have done a good job on turning and finishing.

Harvey

 

[ed4copies]

Excellent work, Eileen and Eagle.

The first one has a "richer" look IMO, but both are certainly wonderful gifts. (I like the "give the neighbor a pen" approach, but maybe a nice walnut - simple, understated and not real expensive!!)