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I made this pen a while back but just now got around to taking some pics. This is a Blk TN/Platinum Sierra with Spanish Oak Burl that I stabilized and dyed myself. I used a blue dye with Permabond 90c to stabilize the blank and I think it turned out incredible! Comments welcome.

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Close-up of each side:

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And yes, the colors are accurate for each side. One side is certainly different than the other. I think that is becasue part of the blank was real punky and it probably allowed the stabilizing resin to penetrate better, thus making the dye more intense.

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Thanks guys. This is one of my favorites for sure. The neat thing is that the wood came from my in-laws ranch in Luckenbach, TX. You know, with Willie and Waylon and the Boys!
 
I like that Curtis,

I have some polyana burl I got. Very interesting stuff, it reminded me of crushed straw in some areas. Soaked up CA like an Irishman drinking Guinness.

I wonder...sending you a PM.
 
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