A couple of pens using Dan's kits

[AllenN]

The first picture is my first attempt at acrylic using one of Dan's Zetas. The recipient was delighted with the result although I was not quite so happy with the picture since I didn't stop down enough to get the depth of focus needed!
The second is an Omega in Olive wood and this is one of my attempts to get a CA finish right. I seem to struggle right at the end and have a tendency to sand too far with 1000 grit wet and cut through the CA. Everything seems fine until the final coats and then I seen to get a slight 'ripple' which is why I resort to the wet and dry. Not really sure why I get the 'ripple' in the first place?
Allen

 

[paulm]

A lovely pair of pens there Allen, I guess the reason for the ripples is the thickness of the glue used, speed of lathe, speed of drying and maybe other things too. I guess Walter is the man to say for sure what it is.

 

[chas_41_uk]

A couple of very nice looking pens Allen

 

[bassethound]

Nice pens Allen, I'm sure you will get there in the end mate!

 

[bluntchisel]

Yep, another nice couple of pens, Allen.

Bob.

 

[Woody]

Nothing wrong with them Alan nicely turned and finished well what more could we ask for

 

[Vic Perrin]

Very nice Allen there's nowt wrong with them

 

[Les ELm]

They look great from here.
Nicely done.

Les

 

[Treeesa]

They look like you're getting the measure of it !

 

[Jim]

Two nice pens Allen, i would go with Paul's comments regarding the ripple, after a few attempts it will drop into place my friend ..

 

[Twister]

just a thought ...are u putting ca on the work or kitchen roll?
i used to put on the blank...ridges everywhere:nonono:


Steve

 

[AllenN]

Thanks for the ideas on CA. I am applying to the paper not to the blank, but maybe too thickly I guess. Also I am never sure whether it is best to spread and immediately move away or better to allow the CA to rub in a little first?

 

[Twister]

i just go left right left right quick as possible

i only use thin (cheap) ca

i must admit it took a while to get it right

Steve

 

[rowdyyates115]

Nice pair there Allen.....

 

[Kardav]

Nice pens Allen, practice, practice and more practice mate. Try and it will come!

 

[donwatson]

A couple of really nice pens there.

 

[TaylorsMirfield.co.uk]

Great looking pens mate.

 

[wm460]

A pair of nicely turned pens there Allen.

 

[brody2123]

Two well made pens Allen. The ca finish will come with practice. There are so many different ways of applying ca why not try it on an offcut till you find a process you like.

 

[Bill Mooney]

Two very nice pens Allen. It will get easier the more pens you do. As Paul says Walter may be able to advise.