This is a rhodium citizen from R&B Crafts who generously supported the 2014 Birthday Bash. I attempted to cast pistachio shells (no, those are not toe nail clippings) into alumilite. The casting turned out fine,it was the turning that was difficult. As mentioned in a previous casting thread, I had a blow out and gave the pen up. As I was cleaning the shop this morning I found the chunk that blew out. The piece fit in very nicely with a very small area missing. CA and a little pistachio sanding dust took care of the small missing area. I was surprised how hard these shells are. I also want to mention that in another thread someone mentioned Dr. Kirks micro magic polishing system. I have started using it on my last several pens and am quite happy with the scratch freeresults. Thanks for looking.
Shelled out Citizen Roller
- Thread starter MikeL
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plantman
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Still wish I had the blank back in the 60's!!! Very, very impressive looking pen. Glad you could save it. Could you have entered it in the eatable pen contest?? Jim S
Joe S.
Member
Unless we got a video of him eating it, no.
That turned out nice! Glad you found that missing piece.
That turned out nice! Glad you found that missing piece.
JohnU
Member
Great Looking Pen Mike! and a nice save. Front page material if you ask me!
mikespenturningz
Member
I like that blank. Nice job...
Hendu3270
Member
Interesting pen for sure. I like it! Good job.
Great job on the blank. You have a stunning pen to show. top notch fit and finish
longbeard
Member
Nice save, turned out great.
Don't try M&M's, chocolate won't stay in while turning :biggrin: DAMHIKT
Harry
Don't try M&M's, chocolate won't stay in while turning :biggrin: DAMHIKT
Harry
Fishinbo
Member
Great save, it turned out really beautiful. Like the striking red color, makes the shell stand out. Excellent fit and finish as well.
OZturner
Member
A Stand Out Pen, Mike
An Attention Getting Blank,
Well fitted to a Citizen.
Glad you found "The Missing Link" and completed the Pen.
Superb Fit and Finish, will ensure that this Pen will get Picked Up from the Display.
Congratulations,
Brian.
An Attention Getting Blank,
Well fitted to a Citizen.
Glad you found "The Missing Link" and completed the Pen.
Superb Fit and Finish, will ensure that this Pen will get Picked Up from the Display.
Congratulations,
Brian.