El Grande RB

[BigShed]

I made this Black Ti El Grande RB for my partner, UKPenmaker, in the recent 2011 Australia Day Pen Swap.

It is dressed in the bark of our local Red Ironbark tree.

Just to make it a little different I added a custom finial from the same material.

 

[el_d]

Very Cool Fred.

Nice work.

 

[wiset1]

Wow! That's an awesome looking pen

 

[broitblat]

Very cool. It looks like lava flowing through the pen...

-Barry

 

[G1Pens]

That looks really good. I especially like the wood/bark used. Very unique.

 

[Dalecamino]

It is a beauty Fred. Job well done and, I'm sure your swap partner is pleased with it. I really like the custom finial.

 

[IPD_Mrs]

That is so nice it doean't even look like an El Grande anymore.

 

[bobjackson]

Great looking pen. Nice job.

 

[shadrach1944]

Wonderful job Fred, Beautiful Instrument and I do like the special finial I'm going to try that myself.
Thanks for sharing!

 

[Kaspar]

Very nice work. Very inventive. It reminds me a little of this (though it probably did not take nearly as long to make.)

 

[crabcreekind]

very unique pen, finial add nice touch too

 

[simomatra]

Looks just as good this side of the pond as that side Fred, beauty

 

[Wingnut]

LOVE IT

 

[MartinPens]

just the right touch

I couldn't agree more. That's just exactly what this kit needs. Nicely done!

Martin

That is so nice it doean't even look like an El Grande anymore.

 

[workinforwood]

Great pen and photos

 

[maxman400]

The Bark Looks Great, great photos also,

 

[PenPal]

Fred,

This pen is entirely outstanding...why I say has anyone ever attempted the bark of this tree like this ever...No they have not... is it like any other pen using the same kit....No it is not.

An amazing treatment to match the finial.

Simply designed mate beautifully executed, from all round it stands out represents the scenery and locality, deep and meaningful expression in your pics.

Thanks for inspiring me with your pen.

There are many members here who utilise their surrounding trees also to great effect. The grass is not always greener over the fence.

Kind regards Peter.

 

[Tom D]

Great looking pen, I have a couple of El Grande kit I think I will have to turn one.