Tru Stone
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larrystephens
Member
Beautiful
I don't understand why the veins did not show up in the picture, maybe someone else can give you some photo pointers.
I don't understand why the veins did not show up in the picture, maybe someone else can give you some photo pointers.
SteveJ
Member
What gold veins, I don't see any gold veins...
Can you see them in person?
Can you see them in person?
LanceD
Member
I've turned several that had very little veigning after being turned. I haven't turned any of it in two or three years because of that problem.
ladycop322
Member
yes the veins are very very slight and i am a professional photographer and know how to photograph thanks
Indiana_Parrothead
Member
Very nice Michelle, a truly professional pen. I am sure your client will love it, very awesome pen!!!
Mike
Mike
jallan
Member
Great job Michelle .Very good looking pen.
Richard Gibson
Member
I did one a few years back and the veins disappeared as well. Put it on an Emperor. Getting ready to cut it off soon and put something else on it.
ladycop322
Member
Thank you. I contacted the seller of the blank with photos. Maybe he will send a blank with nice veins going through it
wob50
Member
They look beautiful
ladycop322
Member
I heard from the seller, who offered to cut me a different piece to see if that one would work or the to refund my money. I think I would rather try another piece....woot woot...can't wait.
RODNEYBREAN
Member
Really nice looking pen!! great job.
jsolie
Member
Medium lapis? I've turned a little bit of that and the gold veining has never looked like the photos. It was present (sort of), just not terribly prominent. Your pen looks really nice.
edstreet
Member
Was this sarcasm?
My photography instructor once ask me if I knew the difference between a professional photographer and a large pizza.
Indiana_Parrothead
Member
Ed are you serious, Michelle has displayed many beautiful photos on here. Just because you are the master of macro photography doesn't mean you are a master photography either.
Mike
Mike
edstreet
Member
I see, I bring something humor up and get personal attacks from it. Nice to see things have not changed on IAP.
alphageek
Former Moderator
Ed... 3 points:
1) if you see a personal attack, use the yellow triangle
2) what you see as humor, others may see as an insult - in this case it appears you compared the OP to a pizza.. be VERY careful of your wording.
3) For you last remark - if you don't like it on IAP, no one is forcing you to post.
Dean
Asst Mod.
edstreet
Member
Not even close on #2. The remark is a long standing quote in the photography world and it means that being a professional photographer is a very hard field as for income wise. Other fields have similar remarks or even the same remark. It's also not me that see's it as humor but a large population.
Hmmmm
Well Michelle lack of gold lines and all I like the blank better than I do the pen kit so I think the final product is greatly improved by that blank. I do hope you wanted honest opinions.
Well Michelle lack of gold lines and all I like the blank better than I do the pen kit so I think the final product is greatly improved by that blank. I do hope you wanted honest opinions.
BradG
Member
With a bit of luck the next blank will have a few more veins in 
Guess it's pretty hit & miss until you turn them.
Guess it's pretty hit & miss until you turn them.avbill
Member
Michelle
Try-Stone are one of my best selling groups. The gold viewing in the deep blue lapis gives the blank a very expensively quality, its like the black onyx. My targeted clientele likes that look. I take the blank through a finishing process that I learned from a jeweler, and the barrel sparklers
Try-Stone are one of my best selling groups. The gold viewing in the deep blue lapis gives the blank a very expensively quality, its like the black onyx. My targeted clientele likes that look. I take the blank through a finishing process that I learned from a jeweler, and the barrel sparklers
larrystephens
Member
Your finishing process for trustone
Would you mind sharing some pointers that you use in your finishing process?
Would you mind sharing some pointers that you use in your finishing process?
mrrichieboy
Member
I turn lots of Tru-stone....the lapis has always been the most difficult for me to get a good finish on it and to get the details to stand out. Thought it was just me!!! Still a very nice job!---Rich
ladycop322
Member
Ed (Classic Nib), I agree about the choice of kit, but that is what the client wanted 
Larry, I sand using 320 grit to 600 then wet sand to 12000 finishing with Novus 2 polish
Larry, I sand using 320 grit to 600 then wet sand to 12000 finishing with Novus 2 polish
carlmorrell
Member
I have used the blue lapis tru-stone a few times and was always disappointed. I would prefer the gold veining to be more prominent, otherwise it's just a blue blank.
I have one in my "inventory", has been sitting there a few months, and to be honest, I don't even feel like taking the time to turn it.
IMO, on the other hand, the white, black and red with gold matrix is some of the prettiest I have turned and never disappointed.
I have one in my "inventory", has been sitting there a few months, and to be honest, I don't even feel like taking the time to turn it.
IMO, on the other hand, the white, black and red with gold matrix is some of the prettiest I have turned and never disappointed.
larrystephens
Member
Thanks for the advice
I do the same sanding but never have tried that polish. I use the three stage beal routine.
I do the same sanding but never have tried that polish. I use the three stage beal routine.
SteveJ
Member
Michelle
I think you may have been referring to my comment - I regret that my wording made it appear that I was insulting your photography skills. I meant to be agreeing with you that the veins can't been seen.
I apologize for the unintended insult. I believe it is a beautiful pen as it appears in the photos, but would probably be even more beautiful if the veining was more pronounced.
Hope the next one turns out better and that you post picture of it as well.