Guilded pens

[Pierre---]

Hi all,
I recently gave a try to a new technique: leaf gilding (or should I sat gold leafing?). It is quite easy: applying some special oil called mixtion, then applying the thin metal leaf. I covered it with CA. I applied the leaves a bit at random, it was just a trial. Not totally happy with the results, but it is a first step in this interesting technique.
Has anyone tried it? C&C very welcome.

Here is some copper on katalox for a slim:






And this is real gold (:pounds: ) on bog oak, based on a Jr Gent:

 

[Graham_C]

I really like the effect, very special

 

[Vic Perrin]

They look real good

 

[Buckeye]

I have done lots of gold leaf, but never on a pen. Your gold leaf pen looks great, you should be pleased with it

Peter

 

[Macaronytony]

Nice like the technique and the the result...

 

[nimrod]

I really like the technique Pierre I personally prefer the gold effect, I think that is a technique that I will be trying.

Robin

 

[fortress]

Very interesting results Pierre, I like them.

 

[Phil Dart]

Love the gold on the black Pierre. That is a fine looking creation, particularly with the closed ends you've given it at each end. Good choice to forego the clip too.

 

[iandel]

I like them both but the gold one is special

 

[AllenN]

Pierre, those are really special. What a great idea. Never seen this done on a pen before.

 

[Penpal]

Pierre that is groundbreaking stuff. It reminds me of very exclusive Japanese laquer pens. You have been very quiet for a while now good to see your latest creations.

Thanks for sharing they are the best.

Peter.

 

[sammy]

I like it. An interesting way to Decorate a pen,, you should be very pleased.:thumbs
George

 

[Terry Q]

Interesting affect. Definitely worth pursuing further.

 

[angelo49]

Good thinking Pierre*
They look great!!

 

[wm460]

Great looking pair of pens Pierre, well done.

 

[Pierre---]

Thanks for your support.

It reminds me of very exclusive Japanese laquer pens.

It's kind of you Peter, but I still have a long walk if I want to follow the way of Nakaya:

 

[Scots Bill]

Hi Ian, have you not tried the rubber tipped dabber things, they do not shrink the fingers but make it dead easy to hit the letters, some pound shops stock them.

 

[Scots Bill]

Hi Pierre, yes lovely idea and wonderful job you have made of them.

 

[Les ELm]

Nicely done.

Les