Steampunk pen and scabbard

[Skin-Job]

A gift for a friend's daughter. She's really into steampunk.

This is a commercially avilable kit. It's a steampunk bolt action.

The wood section is Harry Potter oak flooboard. She's a big Potter fan too.

I really didn't like the very slick and toylike finish on the metal parts, so I refinished them. More grungy and verdigris.

I'm a leatherworker too, so I knocked up a pen scabbard to go on a steampunk themed belt I made for her last year.



Karl

 

[Paul hd]

Nice job. I like the leather work.

 

[fortress]

Very unique, nice work Karl, She will love it.

 

[Penpal]

This pen has oomph Kark, realism and the right use with that blank for a follower. Beaut design in the blank mate.

Peter.

 

[Skin-Job]

Thank you very much.
Here's a better picture of the pen.

I really hate those factory finishes...



K

 

[Phil Dart]

Ooh err. Steampunk double plus. How did you grunge it Karl?

 

[sammy]

Not a fan of steam punk, but that is beauty Karl. A pen of distinction.
George

 

[Skin-Job]

Thanks very much.

I used to be a prop and modelmaker in the film industry.
The grunge is basically artist's acrylic paints. You need to rough up the clear coat on the kit parts. I used 1000 grit paper to give it a good key.
Then dark brown acrylic. Paint it all over then wipe it all off with a rag. It'll sit in all the low bits.
Next greens for the verdigris. Same method as the brown. Paint on, wipe off. You can add detail bits with a small brush.
Finally you make a wash of the dark brown and water and dab it all over to make a dirty film over the whole piece. It knocks back the shiny bits and kills the contrast.
Let it dry.
Ren wax over the top if you like, but I prefer to just let it wear with handling.

The more knackered it gets, the better :)

 

[Pastor of Muppets]

I've recently had a friend ask for a steampunk pen! Can I send it to you fro grunging first?

 

[Skin-Job]

Sure.
Finish the pen, then send it.

The kit isn't cheap, they're about thirty quid..
But in my opinion well worth it.

Axminster stocks them: Steampunk Bolt Action Antique Brass & Copper Pen Kit - Pen & Pencil Kits - Woodturning Kits - Lathe Accessories - Machinery Accessories - Accessories | Axminster Tools & Machinery

PM me for my address.

K

 

[Pastor of Muppets]

it is a great looking kit but I agree they do naturally have far to clean a finish!
I'll get one ordered!

 

[Les ELm]

Nicely done.

Les

 

[Skin-Job]

Thanks Les.

K

 

[Freck Fraser]

Great idea and skills, ever tried "forgery" haha, you could turn an Ikea bedside table into a "Chippendale" writing bureau!!!! Lovely work.

 

[Graham_C]

That's Pen Of The Week quality Karl, really original

 

[Bucks]

That’s certainly a work of art Karl

 

[Skin-Job]

Thank you very much, I appreciate the appreciation :)

I hope some time soon to be able to produce totally original 'steampunk' industrial pens with cast brass and copper parts and hand made leather wallets to put them in.

 

[wm460]

Great looking pen Karl.
I am not into steampunk, but I do like this one.

 

[Unique]

What a great pen. I love the grunged finish. Thanks for sharing it.

Tony

 

[Skin-Job]

Thank you.

K