Triton Angel Wings

[qquake2k]

This is a Triton in gold with chrome accents. The blank is a Color Swirl called Angel Wings from Beartooth Woods. A friend of mine likes opal. When I searched for an opal blank, this is one that came up. I reverse painted the blank, painted the tubes, and colored the epoxy all with black. I was surprised at how well the black brought out the colors. Ended up being a very pretty pen.

 

[qquake2k]

I was really surprised at how much color was hidden in the blank. It didn't look like much at first. It was fun watching it emerge.

 

[Woody]

Well the black sure did bring about a complete transformation of that blank well done love it

 

[qquake2k]

The first blank I tried was called Opal Swirl. I really messed it up. First, I painted the tubes and colored the epoxy with silver, which really washed out the color. I also epoxied the tubes in before the paint was completely set. And finally, I got a hair stuck inside one of the blanks. I've never had that happen before. So I turned the $8 off the tubes (expensive mistake) and started over with the Angel Wings blank.

 

[fortress]

That pen looks fabulous Jim, it's a pity about the other blank, couldawouldashouda.

 

[bluntchisel]

What a difference! Well thought out, Jim, turned our really nice!

Bob.

 

[Bill Mooney]

That looks a really nice blank Jim. pity about the other one though.

 

[Terry Q]

I keep forgetting to paint my blanks. Looks like I need to put a reminder on my assembly bench. Beautiful pen Jim.

 

[angelo49]

Beautifully done pen Jim**
Amazing how that blank became that pen!!
Terry, you're not alone. Most times, when I'm half way
thru turning, I realize that I didn't paint the tube/blank.

 

[Les ELm]

Nicely done.

Les

 

[bassethound]

That is a real beauty Jim, love the colours in the blank mate..

 

[edlea]

That is a real nice pen ..well done.

 

[Penpal]

Comes under the would you believe catagory Jim, amazing transformation mate . Love that pen.

Peter.

 

[wm460]

Great looking pen Jim.
Shame about the Opal Swirl blank would have been a beauty.

 

[chas_41_uk]

Very nice Jim