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I finished this pen up today. I made it from tortoise shell acetate, and fabricated the metal components from argentium silver wire. This was a lot of fun to make, and challenging as well (especially soldering the overlay together), and I am pleased with how it turned out .
 

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You are RIGHT to be PLEASED !!! . That is an exquisite pen !!!

Very unique design and very skillful workmanship !!! . I can hardly believe that the overlay is soldered together ! . Much handwork as well !
 
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magpens said:
You are RIGHT to be PLEASED !!! . That is an exquisite pen !!!

Very unique design and very skillful workmanship !!! . I can hardly believe that the overlay is soldered together ! . Much handwork as well !
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The simpler method would be to use a flat sheet, pierce the design with a jeweler's saw, then roll up and solder the seam. I didn't have any thin sheet, so I improvised a bit. This also produced little to no scrap bits of metal that I have to melt down and reclaim.
 
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Thanks for continuing to inspire us John. There are many here that aspire to greater work, myself included, your work is definitely inspirational.
You keep raising the bar, so I know you are progressing on your journey as well.
 
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