New pen blanks with metal embedded

[ed4copies]

We will be introducing several patterns and colors, here are the first two:

Sparkle:

You can see the available "Sparkle" blanks here (first five groups)

Green Waves

You will find "Green Waves" blanks here

I was concerned about how the metal would react to turning tools, so I have also published a video showing the red one being turned. There were no problems, you can see the video here:

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[tomtedesco]

They look great.

 

[hbillings]

That's a gorgeous blank and I intend to try it one day. I've subscribed - I appreciate your asking.

 

[TonyL]

Way to go Ed...are they opaque?

 

[ed4copies]

Tony,

Not to pick nits, but "opaque" would mean you cannot see through them, therefore, you would not be able to see the "curly ques", so no they are not opaque.

I think what you are meaning to ask is whether you can see the tube. There is enough dye in the blank that you don't see the tube under normal light or daylight. When I buff, I have several lights hitting the blank to show any scratches. In that environment, I CAN see the tube. For that reason, I used chrome and "black chrome" tubes when I made my prototypes. The one in the picture has a chrome tube in it.

Hope that answers your question--if not, I'll be back---just leave more questions!!

Ed

 

[TonyL]

Tony,

Not to pick nits, but "opaque" would mean you cannot see through them, therefore, you would not be able to see the "curly ques", so no they are not opaque.

I think what you are meaning to ask is whether you can see the tube. There is enough dye in the blank that you don't see the tube under normal light or daylight. When I buff, I have several lights hitting the blank to show any scratches. In that environment, I CAN see the tube. For that reason, I used chrome and "black chrome" tubes when I made my prototypes. The one in the picture has a chrome tube in it.

Hope that answers your question--if not, I'll be back---just leave more questions!!

Ed

Thank you Ed, I will give a few a try with my next order.