wing feathers

[JohnU]

I havent had much time to turn lately but managed to get this one done as a gift for my cousin, who used to take me pheasant hunting when I was growing up. Its a combonation of small wing base feathers from a ringneck pheasant.

I changed my ways a bit by using lighter tubes instead of black which kept more visible color in the feathers. I was using black at first to keep from seeing the tubes but they made the finshed blanks darker when turned down. Now I think even the darker feathers show up better. All comments welcome, thanks.

 

[mickr]

I think it is superb..a grand gift for someone who used to take you hunting..very very pretty

 

[workinforwood]

I like it and totally agree the colors are really popping!

 

[papaturner]

Awesome John,good job.

 

[stoneman]

Great job. Very nice look. I really like this one.

 

[Jim15]

Looks great.

 

[Dalecamino]

Either way John , they're fine looking blanks . I'm looking at the ones I got from you , and hoping to get them turned soon . Nice pen !

 

[rpearson]

Cool idea casting feathers and excellent job bringing it all together. Great job!

 

[hewunch]

It looks great, I don't understand the frown face though.

 

[rjwolfe3]

very nice

 

[JohnU]

Thanks for all the comments. I dont know how that frown got there. I must have accidently hit it. lol

 

[VisExp]

The lighter tubes make a big difference. The feathers really stand out. Nice pen.

 

[fiferb]

Beautiful! What color are you using under the feathers to make them stand out better?

 

[cnirenberg]

John,
I'd love to see that baby in person. It is really eye catching. Beautiful work.

 

[JohnU]

Beautiful! What color are you using under the feathers to make them stand out better?

I switched to white. I thought black would be better in the beginning to hide any breaks in the feathers and not allow the tube to show through but white seems to be better. Occasionally I have to touch up a white spot in a feather break with some dark paint matching the feather color, but its worth the extra work. (or at least i think it is)

 

[Jgrden]

Shoot a mile, that is a great job. Good idea on the white.