AlanZ
Member
I wasn't sure if I should put this in Penturning or in SOYP, but considering that I've added a tutorial video, I'll give this section a try.
I've made several TruStone pens before, but this was the first time working with this purple version.
It's pretty brittle, so it was slow going, with very light cuts with sharp carbide tools.
It was a commission from my bride's co-worker, so it's nice to have it completed.
Also, the actual pen has more red and less blue than in these photos. It's a subtle purple on purple color. I'm experimenting with a rather unusual photographic setup/background suitable for small items... and this was my first test of the configuration. More to come on that later.
I documented photos of the step-by-step making of this pen, and turned them into a video tutorial so those who might like to try this can see how it's done.
Here's the video: Purple TruStone Rollerball Pen Tutorial - YouTube
The video has no sound because I thought that folk might be starting and stopping it often to look at details.
I hope folk find the photos and tutorial useful.
I've made several TruStone pens before, but this was the first time working with this purple version.
It's pretty brittle, so it was slow going, with very light cuts with sharp carbide tools.
It was a commission from my bride's co-worker, so it's nice to have it completed.
Also, the actual pen has more red and less blue than in these photos. It's a subtle purple on purple color. I'm experimenting with a rather unusual photographic setup/background suitable for small items... and this was my first test of the configuration. More to come on that later.
I documented photos of the step-by-step making of this pen, and turned them into a video tutorial so those who might like to try this can see how it's done.
Here's the video: Purple TruStone Rollerball Pen Tutorial - YouTube
The video has no sound because I thought that folk might be starting and stopping it often to look at details.
I hope folk find the photos and tutorial useful.