Guinness Pen

[johnny5]

An Omega Gunmetal Fountain pen,
Made using off cuts i found in my box , Had trouble with what i think is alternative bone, Black specs in the blank when finished
The Black Acrylic turned well.
Reminds me of a pint of Guinness??
Any suggestions what the white blank is , turned like ebonite without the smell !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[woodhacker]

Havent a clue Johnny but I think it spoils your pen. its a see through where the components have been fitted. Otherwise a very well turned pen.

 

[fortress]

It's very nice Johnny, but it needs a shamrock on the head.

 

[johnny5]

Havent a clue Johnny but I think it spoils your pen. its a see through where the components have been fitted. Otherwise a very well turned pen.

I agree peter, i painted the tube white so do not know how the mechanisms are showing through?
Will be dismantling the cap and turning with a different blank.

 

[Dalboy]

Would have been a nice pen if it wasn't for the cap blank problems, hope you can save it

 

[Buckeye]

The cap blanks looks a little like casein, but I have no idea why there would be black spots in there.

Peter

 

[Terry Q]

I know it wasnt your original intent but could you add more black dots? That might make it look as intended.

 

[bassethound]

Shame about that Johnny, was a very interested pen, can't wait to see what you do to get over it!..

 

[Bigblackdog]

i would also suggest that the white is casein

 

[chas_41_uk]

Very nicely turned and finished. Great idea
Pity about the top blank

 

[johnny5]

Casein is used for modern scrimshaw items .
So i decided to do some Scrimshaw pyrography to the upper Blank. Workshop now stinking with smoke.
This will have to be a keeper unless i decide to get rid of the upper blank altogether
Looks & feels like real Dragon Skin

 

[Penpal]

Sensible correction mate the cap was Caseine last weekend seeing Fish leather attached with CA then CA over the effect was like you achieved. Congratulations on your recovery of the pen.

One difficult task IMHO is to achieve harmony with different materials cap to body of a pen, love the answer here. Breaking new ground as well Johnny. That Casein was never going to fly.

Peter.

 

[wm460]

Great looking pen Johnny.
Even with the dreaded black spot.

 

[edlea]

I agree with what Chas says. Such a shame

 

[fortress]

Well done Johnny, now it's a black and tan.

 

[Les ELm]

Nice save.
Well done.

Les

 

[Bill Mooney]

It's all been said

 

[woodhacker]

i think that your save is great, will give grip as well.

 

[Penpal]

Over time the glass finish has gone too far time to experiment with others.

Peter.