My IAP Pen Contest entry

[JohnU]

I just got my pen entry back from Scott yesterday and finally got a chance to photograph it. I was stretching the deadline prior to the contest and didnt get a chance to take any pictures. I'll apologize now for the fingerprints and poor pictures. I should have used my photo tent but was running out of time for work today so this was the best I could do. The brightness is a little much and drowned out some of the Rhodium.

I call this one "The Outdoorsman". It was made from ringneck pheasant feathers arranged on a jr gent Rhodium kit with brass highlights. I replaced the cap top with some selfcast brown resin swirl to match the center brown feathers. The center band was disassembled and replaced with a brown ring between two brass rings. This was the first time I turned brass and was very happy with how easy it was to work with. I also added a brass ring just below the top of the cap to add a little something. I think next time I'll us a jr statesman so I can make the bottom of the pen the same as the top. All together from start to finish it took me six days. It was a fun learning process and really gave me some ideas on what I would like to do kitless someday. The feathers line up from top to bottom or alternate from cap to body, depending on what thread you start with. I prefer it alternated.
All comments appreciated.
Thanks, John

 

[ed4copies]

Congratulations on your win, John.

Seems only fitting considering all the folks for whom you have made your feather blanks--nice you get a "pat on the back"!!

Congrats!!
Ed

 

[bricketts528]

Beautiful pen! I love it!

 

[boxerman]

Wow nice feathers on that pen.

 

[PenMan1]

Simply Stunning, John!

I love the embellishment or (actually the tone down) of the centerband, as well as your beautiful blanks!

 

[PenMan1]

Just noticed the top button......More photos with button detailed, please

 

[tim self]

Nicely done John, I absolutely love your feathers!!! (As do my customers)

 

[BRobbins629]

Beautiful stuff John.

 

[RichF]

That is really nice. The modifications you made are great.

 

[Bill Sampson]

Beautiful pen John. Thanks for showing the product of your talent.
Bill Sampson, Richmond

 

[steeler fan1]

Congrats John, exceptional work in every detail. Where'd you say you got that blank :rotfl:.

Carl

 

[Justturnin]

Super Nice. Great job.

 

[Buzzzz4]

Nicely done! The modifications to the components were excellent. Great to have you get the kuddos you deserve.

 

[workinforwood]

Beautiful work John, congratulations!

 

[Jim15]

Awesome pen.

 

[mredburn]

Great pen John

 

[Crickett]

Congratulations on the well-deserved win! That pen is absolutely stunning!!

Sent from my iPhone.

 

[seamus7227]

Very well done John! As always, your feathers look fantastic!

 

[Dalecamino]

The pen speaks volumes for itself. Very nice work John. And, congratulations on the win.

 

[JohnU]

Thank you all. I really appreciate the kind words and encouragement. I can't say enough about the IAP. I've never had such a great group of people and friends to pm, post and learn from.