Another pen

[Dalboy]

This is a Stylish Twist pen from Axminster made with African Padauk. Finished with CA/BLO. This is by far the best finish that I have managed so far

Your thoughts would be much appreciated

 

[Walter Hall]

Looks like a pretty good finish to me.

 

[Jenx]

That looks excellent Dalboy .... not that I do pens, and am a bot unqualified to say... but it certainly looks like a crackin job from the photo.

How 'Orange' is your shed ! ?

 

[John. B]

I like the pen, good colouring, surprisingly more red than I would have expected from padauk. :shock:
Presentation,,,, not so good! The idea of the twig fine, but the background, oh no! The red background is swallowing the pen.
You need a complimentary colour to set it off, like very pale blue or green.
White will go with anything. The harmonic colour triangle or colour wheel will help to pick right one.
Advertising designers make use of them, :lol: So it must be right. :lol: :lol: :shock: :shock: :roll:

John. B

 

[Harlequin]

could you elaborate on the finishing technique please Dalboy - excellent work

 

[stevebuk]

looks great derek, like the shape of the pen and the finish too. how many coats of CA/BLO did you use.

 

[Dalboy]

Thanks for all the comments guys. Did another 2 pens today will photo tomorrow. Managed to get a good finish on both 1 wood and 1 acrylic


John B

I realized about the back ground after I posted (AHHH Too late) but we live and learn

Harlequin

I used the same methord as here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orcgOf4siqc
Hope this helps

Stevebuk

6 Coats all together