jrista
Full Member
Hello Penturners! I'm joining today, primarily, because I am following an incredible pen turner from the IAP forums, Ash (ValleyBoy on IAP), who has decided to reduce his footprint. I have not been at IAP all that long, but Ash's pens have always caught my eye, beautiful every time, and they are so inspiring. I didn't want to lose track of his work. I'm always looking for inspiration, so I'm happy to be joining you all here in the UK!
I don't have any photos of my most recent pens handy, but here are some I found from about a year back. Still honing my craft...and hope to be producing more interesting pens this year (segmented, to one degree or another, is my top goal!)
Most of these pens are finished with Pens Plus, rather than CA. I have a severe allergy/reaction to CA fumes, so I generally try to avoid it. I've had good luck with Pens Plus, however, with its microcrystalline wax (same stuff that is in Renaissance Wax!) With the right technique, it comes out glasslike! Been exploring poly and spar urethane now though as well, especially for woods that may fade and lose color like purpleheart (hence the spar urethane), to see if I can bring out a super shine with that, and maybe have some improved durability when I need it.
Looking forward to seeing all of your wonderful pens, and learning from you all!
I don't have any photos of my most recent pens handy, but here are some I found from about a year back. Still honing my craft...and hope to be producing more interesting pens this year (segmented, to one degree or another, is my top goal!)
Most of these pens are finished with Pens Plus, rather than CA. I have a severe allergy/reaction to CA fumes, so I generally try to avoid it. I've had good luck with Pens Plus, however, with its microcrystalline wax (same stuff that is in Renaissance Wax!) With the right technique, it comes out glasslike! Been exploring poly and spar urethane now though as well, especially for woods that may fade and lose color like purpleheart (hence the spar urethane), to see if I can bring out a super shine with that, and maybe have some improved durability when I need it.
Looking forward to seeing all of your wonderful pens, and learning from you all!