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  1. alan morrison

    This is my second

    The 1mm thick lab opal is situated between the ebony at the ends.
  2. alan morrison

    First attempt with this medium

    Recently I got sent a 1mm thick piece of synthetic opal to try to incorporate into a pen. 1mm is the thickness of the opal rings at the ends, though I found it really difficult to set into the sides lengthwise. It took careful measuring, though I'm sure there may be a better way. The sparkle...
  3. P

    Now, here's a thing...

    I didn't really think that this difference would be so dramatic. These two pens are made from exactly the same material, which is Conway Stewart Opal. On the same kit, obviously different platings. The first one has had the blank back painted white and the second black! Opal is a particularly...
  4. S

    Pewter Opal Sirocco

    I really love the Sirocco kit. I've made a few now, and thought I'd try the brushed pewter kit. I paired it with a polyester resin 'opal' blank. The pic doesn't do it justice, the subtle rainbow colours in the resin are fantastic. This for a female friend for Xmas. Karl
  5. qquake2k

    Triton Angel Wings

    This is a Triton in gold with chrome accents. The blank is a Color Swirl called Angel Wings from Beartooth Woods. A friend of mine likes opal. When I searched for an opal blank, this is one that came up. I reverse painted the blank, painted the tubes, and colored the epoxy all with black. I was...
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