This is number three. Wood is cumuru. The center band and matching finial are Krakatoa opal, both were back painted gold. The opal looks a lot like abalone. A couple thoughts I have about this kit, first, I don't think I could ever make this pen without a custom finial, it just screams for one. My second thought is that I don't think it would look as good with a segmented blank. To my way of thinking, I want your eyes drawn to the inlay. I'm not a fan of multiple design features on one pen. A gorgeous center band and matching finial is enough for me. Comments and critiques welcomed.
Band-It In Cumuru
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mark james
IAP Collection, Curator
Beautiful pen Ken. I agree with your comments. For this kit, the finial and center band should be the focus. I really wish I was turning and could play with this, but alas. I love design elements that still allow the bulk of the burl/attractive timber to be 80% of the pen - solid upper and lowers, trim rings, finial... stop and enjoy.
I'm enjoying seeing the renditions of this kit - very attractive.
I'm enjoying seeing the renditions of this kit - very attractive.
KMCloonan
Member
I'm glad I scrolled down. I looked at the pics you loaded, and I was thinking "where's the finial?".
I really like the Center band and finial. Thanks for the tip on back painting them.
Great pen!
I really like the Center band and finial. Thanks for the tip on back painting them.
Great pen!
Dieseldoc
Member
Ken on the back paint you using Acrylic or Enamel Testers.
Great looking pen.
I used enamel.
JohnU
Member
Beautifully done Ken. It's elegant but yet screams.. "look at me!" I have yet to see a material that doesn't look good with stainless. Very inspiring!