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  1. 28th January 2012, 03:21 PM #1
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    Default A feather and a leaf PC

    Although I'm sure not the professional method for feathers, I do have a method that works for now, just takes time. It is fine for those of you who want to do the odd one, like someone's pet budgie , I'll do a WIP later.

    Here is a Dayacom Roller Ball Titanium Gold made with Ringneck Pheasant feathers. I really like how the feathers came out.

    Also included is a leaf polymer clay, not quite hapy with the fit at the nib end, so might redo and add a bit more CA. Don't ask what happened to the watch parts pen, lets just say I stuffed up

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    definately look the part this time Neil the results are really special, Cheers ~ John
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    Great work Neil, look forward to the WIP
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    Both look great Neil !! well done on your effort.
    I like the way the feather pen has turned out and look forward to reviewing your WIP later. The polymere clay leaf pen looks really good, the amount of detail in it is awesome

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    As always great pens. One persons not happy is just a normal finish for some of us
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    Very nice looking pens.
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    Nice work Neil Glad to see you have conquered the feather and I look forward to seeing and readind your WIP and then with a bit of luck I may even have a go at one myself


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    Did you make the PC one yourself Neil? I've been so tied up with other stuff, I haven't done any PC for a while, but that's going to change soon due to the Aussie Day swap

    How'd you find turning it. Have to be careful due to the softness, or you'll be down to the tube before you know it

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    Great job Neil. I take my hat off to you. I've had a go at the feathers myself and no bubbles & turned well but I lost a lot of colour from the feathers so I need to go back to the drawing board.
    Good job on the PC as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BoomerangInfo View Post
    Did you make the PC one yourself Neil? I've been so tied up with other stuff, I haven't done any PC for a while, but that's going to change soon due to the Aussie Day swap

    How'd you find turning it. Have to be careful due to the softness, or you'll be down to the tube before you know it

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    I buy the canes raw, then slice and roll them, mostly on a base layer of PC. I tend not to turn it, just roll it on a glass cutting board to just under the required size, then build it up to size using CA. That's why some of my leaves and other shapes get a bit distorted .

    I tried casting it, but PR does doesn't stick well enough to it, so tends to peel off. My biggest problem with the PC is it spinning on the brass sleeve and having to reglue it. Big hint to all, do not try CA to do this, even the thick stuff goes off way to fast to get the tube back in

    Nothing on TV, so might start the feather WIP tonight.

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    Both are exceptional looking, but the PC is intriguing to say the least.
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    Topp pens there Neil!!! Really good to see them!!!
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    Hey Neil that feather one looks awesome mate well done all that time and effort seems to paid off just hope my next one turns out like that and that other one is different I like it well done mate Ian
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    Nice pens indeed. Well done.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dai sensei View Post
    My biggest problem with the PC is it spinning on the brass sleeve and having to reglue it. Big hint to all, do not try CA to do this, even the thick stuff goes off way to fast to get the tube back in
    One solution is after the tubes are baked, cooled and trimmed, put thin ca on the ends and let it wick into the gaps.

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