These two didn't make the contest cut

[Brooks803]

This year I got to play in the casting contests :biggrin:

I had several cool ideas for blanks and these are two that didn't make it into the contest.

First up I cast chunks of black resin in a solid cream base. Kinda looks like cookies and cream ice cream :eat:







Second I shaved a solid pearl white and a solid purple pearl blank and cast those shavings in a translucent black base. These are not turning shavings. Think more cheese grater shavings. I was really happy with the outcome of this one. But what I submitted for the contest I liked even more :biggrin:. On this one I used a Black Ti Jr. Gent II FP.












Thanks for looking!

 

[southernclay]

Lotta Chick-Fil-A fans and farmers would like that first one! I like them both, that second one looks like it may be even cooler in person, like it might have a little more going on to it.

Nice work on both!

 

[Charlie_W]

WOW and WOW!!

Those are great! The first one looks like a Holstein on steroids! :biggrin:
The second one with the shavings is very cool too!

 

[brownsfn2]

I think your rejects will beat my actual entry.

 

[DLGunn]

The first thing I thought of when I saw the first one was "dairy farmer." Really nice job.

 

[Mason Kuettel]

And "rejects" like that are why I will not win any type of casting contest anytime soon!!!

Those look great, love the second one.

 

[reddwil]

And I can see why, there Awfool.....

Like that chick-fil-a spelling there!!

Great job

 

[tangoman]

Mr Brooks, Sir ! Those are awesome ! The second one inparticular conveys understated elegance ! Beautiful !

Cam

 

[OZturner]

Two Beautiful Blanks and Pens,
While the Black and White is attractive, the Translucent Black is Magical.
Congratulations,
Brian.

 

[Band Saw Box]

Two very nice pen. I think I like the first one best but then the second one is also very nice. Great fit and finish on both.

 

[Indiana_Parrothead]

I have to agree with some of the others the first one looks like a Holstein cow.... If these are the ones that didn't make the cut the one that sis must be killer.

Mike

 

[Brooks803]

Thanks everyone!

The shavings are really hard to get a good photo of. It really does take on another look when it's in hand and you can play with it in the light. Getting those shavings was the hardest part though!

 

[Quality Pen]

that second pen is a real beauty!

 

[Marko50]

Those are both pretty amazing, Jonathon! I love that second one especially. Cool stuff!

 

[Pitoon]

that first blank looks like a cow's hide to me.

Pitoon

 

[tgsean]

I really like both pens, second more than the first. Great ideas for casting, thanks for sharing