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Leopard finished Pen

Firefrode

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Hi All

I managed to purchase suitably finished piece of acrylic leopard style.
I had never turned acrylic before and was soon to realize it had totally different qualities than Corian.
My friend had requested a Pen and a key ring in the said leopard finish.
Cutting and drilling the acrylic was OK but when I came to turn I noticed it was more brittle.
Whilst turning one of the halves it suddenly exploded and went flying all over oops!!
I was using my new tunsten tipped chisels so perhaps I was getting a bit over excited.
They are for a young lady called Sinia - this translates to a type of Butterfly - hence the silver butterflies on the clip.

Regards

Fred
 

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Woody

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Lovely set there Fred its a bit of a shock to the system when that stuff explodes on you init
 

paulm

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Nice pair Fred.... very nicely done and quite an unusual blank.
 

Jim

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Looks good to me Fred, i am sure Sinia will be a very happy lady .. :bwink:
 

Penpal

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Leopard Finished Pen Lion Hearted Turner succeeds in turning, learning it aint over until the large lady sings. Oh the joys of plastic mate.

That pen has a clever design and masterful shaping IMHO the pair together with the sentimental butterflies your explanation makes me certain all is now well and the young lady is in great delight. Well said and done and yes I agree plastic does require another level mof understanding.

Kind regards mate.

Peter.:thumbs::thumbs:
 
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