Pine Cones of Many Colors

[Buzzzz4]

I did some casting of pine cones I was sent. These were cast in Alumilite and finished with CA on Streamlines. A couple were drilled off center for a different kind of look. No bubbles during the turning which was the very good to see. Comments or suggestions are appreciated. Thanks!

 

[YouthMinisterDan]

Those look excellent!

 

[B727phixer]

Nice Job Eric, those came out looking great nice finish too!:biggrin:

 

[S.A.Mappin]

Very cool... wonderful idea, and great execution.

Beautiful pens!!

 

[ctubbs]

How about WOW! for a comment. Beautiful work. Your cones are exquisite. Those will sell fast. You might even end up in a bidding war for them.
Charles

 

[wizard]

Beautiful Pens!! The cones look so symmetric and uniform. Great job of casting and turning and resulting gorgeous pens! Regards, Doc

 

[wiset1]

Amazing, I have to say that the unique look of a casted cone makes it one of my favorites now. Awesome work!

 

[Pen_Turner_297]

Those are some sharp looking pens and a great job on casting ,Awesome Job

 

[bensoelberg]

The red one in the first picture looks like it's on fire! That's the coolest looking pinecone pen I've ever seen!

 

[Jim15]

Great group of pens.

 

[OLDMAN5050]

WOW...............

 

[DrBills]

Nicely turned and very distinctive looking! I am jealous.

Bill

 

[shadrach1944]

Stunning

Very Beautiful writing Instruments! I would like to try this with the EL Grande FP that I have been creating.

 

[hewunch]

wonderful pens. Great job!

 

[G1Pens]

Those look really great. I liked pine cone pens before, but this takes it to a new level. Great job casting ang turning.

 

[DRB4381]

Eric, they look GREAT. I can't wait to get mine.

 

[Rmartin]

Good looking pens my friend.

I've always wanted to make pine cone pens, but the pine cones in my yard are too small. With this style, it looks like the pine cones in my yard are too big!

 

[Dana Fish]

Awesome!!! I'm loving the yellow/green and the natural. GREAT job!

 

[Rangertrek]

Very nice work on the casting, the finish is excellent.

 

[jskeen]

I gotta agree, that red one was an instant attention getter for me. Beautiful work! You need to get some higher end kits to put those on.

 

[rkimery]

Wow! Watta pen set!!

 

[PaulDoug]

Okay, +1 to everything above and you topped it off with nice pictures also.

 

[snyiper]

Man those are sweet I am envious!!!

 

[Mrs Rojo22]

Beautiful!

Robin

 

[MartinPens]

How did you get them to cast without bubbles? I really think those are great. I have an endless supply of usable pine cones in my area but haven't taken the leap into casting yet. Thanks for sharing.

 

[workinforwood]

They look excellent Eric

 

[broitblat]

Those are all stunning. I like pine cone turnings, in general, but the colors really make those stand out.

-Barry

 

[Lenny]

WOW! Very cool indeed!

Eric, thanks for posting the results and answering my questions about how they were cast.

 

[Buzzzz4]

How did you get them to cast without bubbles? I really think those are great. I have an endless supply of usable pine cones in my area but haven't taken the leap into casting yet. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks! These were cast with Alumilite in a pressure pot up to 60 psi. I put some Alumilite in the bottom of the mold first, place the pine cone in and then pour your resin over the top. In the pressure pot for a couple hours.

 

[Ankrom Exotics]

Very cool! I've been sitting on a box full of Scotch Pine Cones for months. Just waiting to find the time to cast them. I think I may have to get on it real soon.

 

[RichB]

The edges look like they are on FIRE. Fantastic Job.

 

[Ruby pen turning]

Yup... I have seen a few pine cone pens on here, but those are the nicest I have seen so far.