Tiger myrtle custom (from mug of blanks - historical)

[BRobbins629]

In the first bash, instead of just a mug, Jeff sent out mugs of blanks from his stash. For some reason I help onto this one for about 10 years waiting for the right time. The time came when I did a demo for Richmond Penturners last Thursday making centerbands, finials and nibs using vegetable ivory from palm seeds. The nib broke during the demo, but I was able to make a substitute along with a clip today.

 

[Dalecamino]

Very nice Bruce. The blank was worth saving for 10 years. I was wondering what Vegetable Ivory was. Now I understand. Thanks.

 

[magpens]

Very interesting way to make a clip and mount it !!! . I like !!!

 

[BRobbins629]

Very interesting way to make a clip and mount it !!! . I like !!!

Thanks Mal. Here's a link to an article the describes the process

http://www.penmakersguild.com/articles/penclip.pdf

 

[SteveJ]

That's very nice Bruce. Thanks also for sharing the article.

 

[johncrane]

Great job Bruce! very neat pen luv your work