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flexi

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Hi guys, I commented on a post earlier where someone said they wouldn't post pictures of their pens ' because there not good enough'
Well I posted a pic to say we all started somewhere so.....

Come on guys and girls let's see pictures of either early attempts or complete fails......I LL sport a prize for the best/ worst......who dares to show!!

Phil please note these are not to be considered for POTW:funny::funny:
 

flexi

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Ok I am happy to start with this one.......20140430_180119.jpg
An early attempt at a coffee bean pen with more divits than on a golf course.....I now know how to sharpen properly:whistling::whistling:
 

Vic Perrin

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One of my Earlier Efforts

This one was my first attempt using Polymer Clay. If was my intention for it to come out as "Pink Roses" but as you can see it ended up as "Sliced Red Onion" :sob: :sob:
 

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Firstly, just because 2 bits of wood look similar, doesn't mean they are!!!!

Fail 2.jpg

Secondly, learn when to put the tool down. The cap section is so overcut, you can almost see the brass:funny::funny:

Fail 1.jpg

Regards

Craig
 

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Hi all
I think you all may remember this one. As my school report said "This boy will go through life pushing doors marked pull"
Made this one upside down


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Well done Mark; such a good topic.

Cheers
Frederick
 
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