Metal Leaf Inlay

[broitblat]

This is a dyed Buckeye burl Elegant Beauty enlaid with metal leaf. I don't think the picture shows it well, but in person the inlay really pops out at you.

This might have worked even better on a darker colored blank, but I'm pretty happy with the way it came out. I'd like to hear your thoughts.

Thanks.

-Barry

 

[Texatdurango]

.....I'd like to hear your thoughts.
-Barry

Don't shoot the messenger....... remember you asked for our thoughts.

I would have left the bands off. The buckeye burl with that kit is an elegant combination and the bands somehow distract from the elegance.

 

[CSue]

It is a beautiful touch. But I myself would prefer the elegant simplicity of the buckeye burl without the bands. HOWEVER, I was "overruled" by some kids in the background that said, "Way cool!"

 

[toolcrazy]

I like the bands. I think it is cool. Very nice pen.

 

[ldb2000]

Those bands would look great on a Red heart or Bloodwood blank . I think here the grain just overpowers the bands and they don't stand out like they should .
Beautiful pen though .

 

[Dalecamino]

You SHOULD be happy with it Barry . I think the burl is well suited with that kit . It makes a unique looking pen . Good work , and I don't mind the bands at all . With or without , it's still a nice pen . :biggrin:

 

[akbar24601]

I think it looks very nice as well. I think that the bands give it a nice touch. Did you use 2 different colors of metal leaf or is that just the pic?

 

[broitblat]

Thanks for the feedback, everyone. I have no plans to shoot the messenger, but I may cast an aspersion or two...

I do appreciate the different perspectives. I actually went back on forth about doing this one on blackwood or this BEB. I plan to try this again on other woods, too.

Steve - The metal leaf was a mix of color so there are at least 2 different colors in there.