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As far as I can remember I think this is the first/only pen I’ve had time to turn this year, blank made by my talented wife Jackie, the pen is for our youngest daughters 13th birthday which is tomorrow.
The Diamondcast is called Metallurgy, and is one of my favourites, complex colours.
You really don't get the best impression in a photograph.
But in the hand these things really pop, they really sparkle in a very 3d way.
The kit is a TM Kappa
I posted some pictures of some blanks I made using some deer antler a little while ago. Today I had my time to turn some pens and really happy with how this one came out.
Gun Metal Bolt Action with Elk antler marrow with a SS Two Piece Core Size 8.5 X 6mm Wide Elk antler marrow with a bit of bark.
Stabilized with BSI Thin CA and finished with several coats of BSI Medium CA..
Polished with AUTOSOL metal polish.
Les