Hemp and Carnation

[SteveJ]

BarryE was kind enough to send a few blanks with the BASH pith pen he sent. When I posted it I indicated that the next pens I turned would be from some of those blanks.

The first is a Gallant from hemp. While turning it I thought I was glad I didn't put it on a two tube pen. After I finished it I was glad I have enough left over for a two piece pen. It is really sharp looking if a pain to turn!

This second pen is an Olmstead wrapped in a blank called Carnation created by Divine Blanks by Divine Island Design. I replaced the two black rings (at the nib and at the center band) as well as the finial. The insides of the blank were painted white.

 

[BarryE]

Looks great Steve, glad you are enjoying the blanks. Love the stand too

You're making me look lazy Got to get back in the shop

 

[Jim15]

Those look great.

 

[Dalecamino]

Nice Steve! I like the Hemp as a preference, but both are very nice.

 

[Psychmike22]

Both look great. I really like the stand.

 

[SabertoothBunny]

I really like the look of the hemp pen and also love the stand.

 

[sorcerertd]

Nice work. I like the idea of replacing those black bands on the cigar pens. Have you ever tried to do something with the black part of the finial? It would look almost kitless without that black band.

 

[SteveJ]

Nice work. I like the idea of replacing those black bands on the cigar pens. Have you ever tried to do something with the black part of the finial? It would look almost kitless without that black band.

I'm not sure it is possible. On the Olmsted, that black piece holds the twist mechanism. I suppose you may be able to turn it down to just over tube diameter and slip the blank over it…guess I may try that next time.

 

[sorcerertd]

I'm not sure it is possible. On the Olmsted, that black piece holds the twist mechanism. I suppose you may be able to turn it down to just over tube diameter and slip the blank over it…guess I may try that next time.

Ah, I am not familiar with that kit. I took one look and just "saw" cigar, where the finial just screws on. I do see the clip is different now. Still, I have more ideas. Way too many to try out any time soon.