Thread: Lace Sheoak

Originally Posted by Skew ChiDAMN!!

I tend to sort out the kits into two types: fancy & plain.

For "fancy" kits I like to use plain timbers and for "plain" kits I like to use fancy timbers. TO my mind, plain timbers in plain kits look a bit ordinary and fancy kits with fancy timbers tends to look... too busy. Probably why I'm not a great fan of most acrylics, I suppose, I prefer subtlety to "in yer face." [shrug]

I must agree with you Skewy and I know it is bucking the trend here. I just don't "get" the acrylic pens. I can go and buy a plastic pen in any store but wood has that wonderful feel too it that is lacking in plastic. The hand made nature of the pens adds to the feel.
I have not and probably never will sell anything I make but wonder at which pens the average buyer prefers.

Originally Posted by Terry B

I just don't "get" the acrylic pens. I can go and buy a plastic pen in any store but wood has that wonderful feel too it that is lacking in plastic. The hand made nature of the pens adds to the feel.
I have not and probably never will sell anything I make but wonder at which pens the average buyer prefers.

So far all of my sales (a whole 7 so far) have been the Acrylics. BUT I WANNA TURN WOOD FFS!!! :mad:

Toasty what is FFS?
or don't I want to know.
Toni

Originally Posted by Terry B

I must agree with you Skewy and I know it is bucking the trend here. I just don't "get" the acrylic pens. I can go and buy a plastic pen in any store but wood has that wonderful feel too it that is lacking in plastic. The hand made nature of the pens adds to the feel.
I have not and probably never will sell anything I make but wonder at which pens the average buyer prefers.

I will admit that there are some acrylics that tickle my fancy, but they're far and few between. The single colour opalescents, the old-style crushed velvets, the ones that have as much fine detail in them as a good piece of wood has in its' grain.

Cameron Potter's home-made micartas, with resin embedded cloth were heading in the right direction; I've been meaning to cast some more here but the weather's been to cold for good epoxy mixes. Not for much longer though... I'll be starting casting next weekend if all goes well.

Even so, I still far prefer timber. As you said, it feels sooo much better in the hand.

Originally Posted by lubbing5cherubs

Toasty what is FFS?

The polite version is For Fricks Sake

Thanks Toasty I did think after I wrote it that could be what you meant.LOL
Toni

Originally Posted by Auzzie turner

Seeing your posts on wanting lace sheoak, I dedcided to reply with a piece. I have a piece of Lace sheoak. Actually I have heaps, but this is a nice piece to cut up into pens. I have attached pictures(sorry they are so bodgy) The timber has been moistened with water for the photo, to bring out the grain.

Measurements are

445x105x50mm

I would say you can get 110-130 pen blanks out of this piece.

Let me know if you are interested, it is going out cheap.

I'll let you guys start the price. Someone give aprice, and I'll tell you wether it's agreeable. Only a one time offer.----for this piece. First up first serve.

Have fun,

Regards.........Joash

Piece is now sold, have more Lace Sheoak if anyone is interested,

Joash

what did you finnish that pen with?

Originally Posted by WoodNerd

what did you finnish that pen with?

G'day Woodnerd,

I polish the Pen with our sponsors Ubeaut's EEE and Shellawax

Cant wait to turn my lace sheoak blank on seeing your piccies, and I love that 'bulgy' bit down bythe nib. Will give that shape a try.

Ooh, the lace sheoak came up a real treat.

Awww... play fair! Where's the pix?