DaveO
Member
I am planning to try my first pen out of Alabaster. It is going on a Baron kit. I have a few questions for y'all more experienced with it than I. Should I paint the tubes, and if so what would be the best choice for paint if I was using CA to glue them? Do you finish it with anything? I like to do a CA finish, or should i just leave it natural, sanded out with MM? I am planning on having it engraved and color-filled, if that makes any difference in the finish question. I have read that it's best to finish and assemble the pen before engraving, any problems with that method?
I really appreciate any insight that can be offered, I would like to make a successful pen out of this material, it's for my cousins wedding. But I do have a fall back plan if I fail, but it's just not as cool as the Alabaster to me.
TIA,
Dave
I really appreciate any insight that can be offered, I would like to make a successful pen out of this material, it's for my cousins wedding. But I do have a fall back plan if I fail, but it's just not as cool as the Alabaster to me.
TIA,
Dave