Lons
Fellow
First is one of the Kallenshaan - Negative Blanks I bought from TB (pack of 6 for $2). I didn't know what they were and I think probably only 4 are usable but looked interesting.
I should have painted the tube but actually in the hand it's hardly noticeable. Holes are filled with a mixture of epoxy glue mixed with some brass dust/shavings I'd saved. Not a perfect pen but my missus loves it and i think she's going to pinch it.
Second is something I remember Paul M mentioning, copper wire filled with solder. I found this very difficult, especially winding the copper on to the tube and I had to solder in stages as it just runs out if the heat isn't just right Nice effect though so might try again on a different kit
I should have painted the tube but actually in the hand it's hardly noticeable. Holes are filled with a mixture of epoxy glue mixed with some brass dust/shavings I'd saved. Not a perfect pen but my missus loves it and i think she's going to pinch it.
Second is something I remember Paul M mentioning, copper wire filled with solder. I found this very difficult, especially winding the copper on to the tube and I had to solder in stages as it just runs out if the heat isn't just right Nice effect though so might try again on a different kit