I'm still trying to turn

[Tiny James]

Yes I hope to post some pens soon I just been really busy trying to make a kit less pen. So far I've cocked up four or five blanks and on Friday I thought I had finished the pen when the blank snapped and I had to order another blank. Thanks to whcreations he posted a replacement as I had a order in the works.


it has to be said, making a kitless pen has such a big learning curve that I really wasn't ready for

James

 

[Tiny James]

So The latest hump in the road was the new blank wood color is like black and white.

so the barrel was a nice walnut color and the new cap is a very red color so I've had to stain it with walnut ink and sepia ink and I now think I have a good match.

James

 

[Penpal]

Ces La Vie mate,I like kits.Enjoy to me its like riding your motor bike without an exhaust unforgettable.

Peter.

 

[Bill Mooney]

Onwards & upwards James. The practice will help you overcome problems & make you a better pen turner.

 

[wm460]

Practice makes perfect.

 

[Tiny James]

thank you for the comments yes onward and upwards and without failure we never learn

James

 

[Dalboy]

Just take things nice and slow it is not a race, think ahead of what you want to achieve and how to perform those tasks. Yes it does take practice as well as a few failures but I am sure you will get there in the end. Look forward to some of your work