Thanks for the feedback everyone.
Peter- I'm actually getting better pix NOT using the photo light box I bought! (I should play around with it more and try to master it!)
Joe, I'm glad to see that you're back properly remembering who's the boss! [

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] I think I'll forgive this minor misstep, since you corrected it and all (I saw the correction on the what do you do link as well- good job!).
George, the paint is el cheapo from Walmart. They had a bunch of spray paint cans on clearance at mine, the white is called ColorPlace fast dry spray paint, in mauve... (just checking to see if you're paying attention- it's really in plain old white), and the purple is Kilz casual colors satin finish ultra premium with the lilac colored top.
Gerry, thanks for the idea! I need to order more of this clear lucite, I really am liking it a lot and probably only have enough for one pen left. I'm going to try your suggestion!