Not perfect......

[BradG]

I was aiming high here.

This is a kitless pen which I've anodised three colours. I wanted slight discolourations on the butterflies which has worked on some of them to give a patterned wing. others unfortunately look too rough.

I wanted to fade the black from top to bottom. this has worked somewhat.. though I feel it could be better.

It's been a fun project, and I've learned some do's and dont's.

I think this rules masked anodising as a successful process, albeit challenging. I will perfect it in the future... watch this space

Thanks for looking

 

[Jim15]

Looks great to me.

 

[mark james]

Just thinking out loud...

If there were more butterflies on the blanks (double or triple), with the same random imperfections, it might seem that the imperfections were a design element - especially if they were random (some more prominent, others less).

Butterfly wings are often tattered and faded in spots. The circle of life.

I like the pen!

 

[SteveJ]

As usual, you've done nice work Brad! I think the butterflies came out real nice.

 

[bluwolf]

I agree with Mark. But I'm sure that's a lot of work already. Nope, not perfect but still pretty impressive.

Mike

 

[BradG]

Thanks all. Though I can see this one going in a tank of caustic and starting again!

I love the concept, but the conclusion didn't match my theory. That will always bug me!

 

[Cmmarshall]

Can't make an omelette without breaking a few eggs. Nice first attempt!

 

[Bill78]

Inspirational as ever Brad. You obviously set yourself high standards - and the results of that are plain to see!

 

[BradG]

after stripping it all off and starting over, its now on the boil. here's hoping when i peel the masking off the colour stays!