Spruce cone pen

[Vince_Hoffmann]

This is a cast stabilized Norway Spruce cone. The cones are not very large so they lend themselves nicely to singe-piece pens.
This one is cast with bronze powder and a dab of liquid red dye and is finished with brushed lacquer which gives it a unique feel.

 

[Tortoise]

That's a beautiful pen! I love it that a whole pinecone makes the barrel. Quite a difference from the blanks that have bits and pieces of pinecones scattered about. Congratulations a great pen and blank!

 

[Crashmph]

Well that "turned" out quite nicely. Very good job!

 

[PaulDoug]

Very nice!

 

[Cabhog]

Thats one sweet looking pen! Did you cast that yourself? If so what did you use?
I like the red its eye catching
Thanks for posting.

 

[SDB777]

Well turned!!

I've only turned the Afghan Cones, and was wondering if these cones turned anything like those?




Scott (sure is purty) B

 

[Vince_Hoffmann]

Cabhog: Thank you! Yes, I cast it myself using epoxy resin. I find this to be much better than other casting resins because it penetrates much better and when turning, it does not melt or discolor due to heat friction from the tools.

SBD777: No, the Norway Spruce cone has very fine petals, almost paper thin. When I prepare a cone like this, I have to be extremely careful because the cones are very fragile, but once stabilized are quite easy to turn.