Variations on a theme

[Alan Morrison]

I am interested to know which of these you would make into a pen.
I know that the veneer and glue lines are a bit on the rough side but it is the pattern that I would like the feedback on.

 

[Sly Dog]

I really like the balance and weave of #3 (bottom) - that's a definite yes for me, and so is #1.
At first blush, #2 looks a bit too busy (congested ?) to my eye, but then again in the right kit....

All very cool ideas!

 

[walshjp17]

I prefer the top and bottom blanks. The middle appears to be a bit too confused. The bottom, however, is my favorite.

 

[magpens]

Top and bottom.

Nice work, Alan !!!

 

[jttheclockman]

Bottom only I do not like when pattern lines run into each other and there is no distinct pattern. Happened on bottom of #1 and middle of #2. Plus if you are putting 1 ring then put one on each end.

 

[KenB259]

I would only put # 3 on a pen. The other two don't catch my eye. I generally prefer symmetry.


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[mark james]

I'll vote for #3 also. If another trim ring were added to the top of #1 that may be nice.

Interesting variations Alan, very nice experiment.

 

[egnald]

Greetings from Nebraska - These certainly all exceed my skill level and I think they are all very nice, but my favorite would have to be the bottom one - I'm pretty sure for me it's the symmetry. - Dave

 

[Alan Morrison]

I really like the balance and weave of #3 (bottom) - that's a definite yes for me, and so is #1.
At first blush, #2 looks a bit too busy (congested ?) to my eye, but then again in the right kit....

All very cool ideas!

Thanks for the feedback, Russ. I much prefer no. 3 myself. I think that it has a bit of the Art Nouveau border about it.
Alan

 

[Alan Morrison]

I prefer the top and bottom blanks. The middle appears to be a bit too confused. The bottom, however, is my favorite.

Thanks John. I think that out of them all I will remake no. 3 for a pen.

 

[Alan Morrison]

Bottom only I do not like when pattern lines run into each other and there is no distinct pattern. Happened on bottom of #1 and middle of #2. Plus if you are putting 1 ring then put one on each end.

John, Thanks for your feedback. I take on board what you say and agree that the top one needs another ring for balance. The middle one has too much going on. I will remake the bottom one when I get some transparent glue.
Alan

 

[Alan Morrison]

I would only put # 3 on a pen. The other two don't catch my eye. I generally prefer symmetry.
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Thanks for your comments, Ken. I agree.
Alan

 

[Alan Morrison]

I'll vote for #3 also. If another trim ring were added to the top of #1 that may be nice.
Interesting variations Alan, very nice experiment.

Hello Mark and thanks for the feedback.
I will try no. 1 with another ring just to see how it looks. I like the idea of the fish pattern.
No. 2 is a non runner.
Stay well.
Alan

 

[Alan Morrison]

Greetings from Nebraska - These certainly all exceed my skill level and I think they are all very nice, but my favorite would have to be the bottom one - I'm pretty sure for me it's the symmetry. - Dave

Thanks for the comments, Dave.
I will take others advice and try No.1 with another ring to balance the design.
No great skill needed other than owning a 1 and a half inch hole saw and a drill press.
Alan

 

[Richard92]

I like #3 nice for a pen.