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I couldn't wait

paulm

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I just couldn't wait until tomorrow to have a go at one of the cone blanks, so here it is...

Larch cones that have been stabilised and then cast in Alumilite with blue and purple pearlex. I don't think the stabilising went into the wood much but it filled the niggly little holes.
 

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Jim

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You sure made progress with this casting lark Paul, this is a fine looking pen my friend... Love the blank ... :thumbs:
 
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Gordon Bleu! Mate that is a cracking piece of work (art really) I bet the trees shake when you come near now :funny::funny::funny:
 
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that is such a stunner
the blank is out there to say the least
would love to see that on a set of Omega's

Steve
 
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The realisation of the blanks worked out fine when you go for a walk the dog now has to be carefull making sure you walk quickly through and around trees,the sight of you Paul with branches etc in sacks and bags must slow you down.

New found respect for every part of the growth, harvesting. Like to see the pen sharpness has altered mate. must be the distance. Love to see this on the bench as you see it share your excitement, really well done mate from tree to finish.

Peter.:thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:
 
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Twister said:
that is such a stunner
the blank is out there to say the least
would love to see that on a set of Omega's

Steve
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The Omega is next Steve, now that I know its not going to fall to bits :thumbs:
 
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