First Celtic pen

[qquake]

I chose this kit for my step-mother, not because she's Celtic, but because I like the visual interest of the details, especially the glass cabochon. I must say I'm very happy with the pen and the blank. The finish is antique pewter, and the blank is green swirl, both from Rockler. I also like the size and weight, I like fat heavy pens. I think she'll really like it.

 

[magpens]

Nice match between cabochon and barrel !! . So this is a PSI pen, eh? . Never tried their Celtic pen kit yet.

I rather like what you have done with it ... thanks for showing !!

 

[mark james]

Well done. A very nice finished pen. Blank and kit are a great match

 

[qquake]

Thank you for the compliments! Yeah, it's one of PSI's nicer kits, in my opinion.

Celtic Twist Pen in Antique Pewter

With 50 to 60 million proud Americans of Celtic descent, this pen will be an eagerly awaited gift honoring their heritage, pride, courage and values. The pen features intricate Celtic Knot scrollwork on the tip, clip and end as well as an emerald color cabochon on the end. The Celtic Knot motif dat

www.pennstateind.com

 

[Jim15]

Awesome pen.

 

[bsshog40]

Very nice!

 

[MPVic]

Stunning finish - that gift will be treasured for certain.

 

[qquake]

Stunning finish - that gift will be treasured for certain.

Thank you for the kind words. I wet sanded it through 600, used all three grades of Dr. Kirk's, and finished it with PlastX plastic polish.

 

[qquake]

I also painted the tube and colored the epoxy, even though the body on this pen is fairly thick, even at the ends. I hate it when the tube shows through the blank. This particular acrylic is fairly translucent.

 

[pshrynk]

I like that kit a lot. I have used the Kallenshaan Woods die cut blank and got an outstanding pen from it.