Mescalbean with resin Sierra

[MesquiteMan]

This is one of my most favorit pens to date. It is Mescalbean root that was full of voids. I placed the blank in a mold and poured some secret recipe resin mix and pressure cast it. This causes the resin to go into all the cracks and fill all the voids. This is the same process I used for the Algarita pen I posted a few days ago.

Your comments, good or bad, are invited. Also, which photo do you prefer?

 

[kkwall]

Very nice pen.[8D]


Top photo really shows of the pen and finish.

 

[Charles]

Really like the pen. I like the bottom photo. You don't have the reflection in the bottom photo. Would like to see the bottom photo show the clip however, like in the top photo.

 

[johncrane]

looks fantastic Curtis! l think it would also work with my redgum burl.Also Curtis that kit was a great choice mate.[]

 

[Jim15]

Great looking pen, I like the 2nd picture the best.

 

[wdcav1952]

Hard to choose, Curtis. They both look great. I tend to prefer the upper picture. I think the reflection adds to the picture.

 

[terry q]

Curtis, I prefer the top pic. Your pen is a real beauty. I love the colors of the wood.
Terry

 

[chigdon]

%#$& Curtis, that is awesome too. I love this as a way to work with otherwise unusable woods. I prefer the top photo also.

 

[kent4Him]

Very nice. I'll have to try that some time.

 

[NavyDiver]

Wow! That looks great!

 

[Skye]

If it's for sale you gotta go with the top pic if for no other reason that the clip isnt shown in the bottom pic.

Amazing pen, love it!

 

[JimGo]

That's really pretty Curtis. I like the bottom photo better, because it shows more of the blank's character. I'd prefer to also see the clip in the shot, but...

 

[Jerryconn]

Gorgeous!! I like the top photo better. Excellent work I really love it. Beautiful wood!!

 

[Dario]

Great pen Curtis...I take it, that I am one of the few who knows the secret? [][]

Don't worry, it is safe with me LOL [}]

The photos is a bit difficult to judge because you changed the backgrounds as well as pen position.

TThe top one is more artistic (background wise) but for presentation to someone who will buy, the bottom one might give the buyer a more accurate pic. JMHO

 

[gerryr]

Excellent! I really like the top photo, very classy looking. What did you use for the background?

 

[Ptolemy]

That is a great pen! Really great kit choice as well. I'd say I like the top photo the best because of the reflection. It gives it a professional look.

 

[TomJ]

I am definitely going to try your process. Great work and photos.

 

[alamocdc]

Beautiful pen, Curtis. I like the top photo best.

 

[broitblat]

Really nice piece of wood and, as usual, nice work on the pen. Did you use clear resin in the secret recipe or is it colored?

In any case, I prefer the top photo. I think the black background helps bring out the darker sections of the wood and highlight the contrast.

 

[MesquiteMan]

Now Barry, it would't be a secret recipe if I told my secrets[}]

Seriously, the resin is not colored, just the stuff I add. Contact me by PM and I will share if you are interested. Just don't want to post it on a public forum!

Oh yeah...thank for the nice comments!