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  1. 28th November 2009, 08:15 PM #1
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    I've often walked past the Norfolk Island Pines around the East Coast and wondered what one of the frons would look like as a pen. So I picked up some big ones and cast them in my vertical 19mm moulds. They were only 12mm, so lent to one side of the moulds, but gave an interesting effect in the final pen.

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    Wow, those look great! Not sure what the original looks like though. Do you have a piccy?

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    Looks good Neil no complaints about those , amazing what a little imagination and a lot of skill can produce hehe. Well worth the effort
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    Looks a bit like scales - lovely effect and really nice colours - good new type to try again!

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    Noice. You must look at ethe world as potential cross section.
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    There is no end you Neil well done.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BoomerangInfo View Post
    Wow, those look great! Not sure what the original looks like though. Do you have a piccy?

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    Here's a pic of a NIP tree and and close up up what I call the frons on the tree. They fall to the ground and turn brown as the tree grows, like a normal tree drops its leaves. There are usually heaps around the base of the large trees.
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    Very Nice

    The pine cones around here are so small ...
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    nice job, its amazing what can be turned into a pen if you really open your mind, i look forward to seeing your next discovery

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    Excellent Neil!!!

    I'm liking those streamline kits more and more. They really show of the blanks very well.
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    Ahh OK, gotcha now. Thanks.

    Seems you're a casting guru now and can cast anything Just don't lower yourself to the casting level of some of the IAP guys

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    Great work Neil, excellent casting; they look a million dollars!
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    I can't believe what you make into a pen Neil, and they are never ordinary!.. Next you'll be turning leather!!
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