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3rd October 2009, 09:12 AM #1
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Memorial Pen-Emperor Hand Painted
Ever since I saw the beautiful pen on the Exotic Blanks Website made jointly by Keith Larrett and Dawn Kizer; Keith's blank is Alternative Ivory segmented with Aluminium, one of his "Twisted" designs; Dawn painted the blue roses , it was an entry into a contest to honour "Eagle", a talented turner who had passed away way too early. Blue was Eagle's favourite colour and roses the favourite flower.
Now, back at the ranch, Amos sends off a PM to Dawn asking the "secret" to that beautiful pen, receives a PM descibing the pen and telling him to "have a go"!!!
My daughter Faith passed on at 27, she loved red roses, so here is my humble attempt at hand painting with acrylic, please note, I laser engraved the Roses, then I hand painted them. Dawn said that the pen shown on her site was only lacquered over and would not be long wearing, so, once I finished painting, and paint dried, I used a few coats of thin CA applied VERY LIGHTLY so as not to smudge the paint, then millions of coats of thick CA and Medium CA and thin CA to fill the gaps that laser engraving does. Sanded with Acrylic sanding pads(wet) and polished with car polish.
The pen is not perfect with some minor blemishes, the blank is Alternative Ivory, the kit an Emperor.
Your input is valued, Amos
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3rd October 2009, 10:08 AM #2
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WOW..... very nice pen Amos, you have made something very special in memory of your daughter
extremely beautiful and very touching
MIK
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3rd October 2009, 11:10 AM #3
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A beautiful example of creative and loving craftsmanship , you always seem to find time to go that little extra distance ,hat's off once again ,
G'day all !Enjoy your stay !!!
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3rd October 2009, 02:41 PM #4
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Lovely mate,
You've done well, as usual.
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3rd October 2009, 03:50 PM #5
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That came out extremely beautiful Amos, what a very special pen, something to be cherished along with all your special memories.
Well done
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3rd October 2009, 04:12 PM #6
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Excellent Amos, Something very special indeed. A beautiful tribute to your daughter.
Reality is no background music.
Cheers John
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3rd October 2009, 05:16 PM #7
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Excellent work Amos, I am sure Faith will be looking down on it with pride.
It shows your individuality and later thinking.
Another beauty mate.
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3rd October 2009, 11:23 PM #8
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Beautiful pen Amos and a wonderful thought behind it.
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4th October 2009, 11:31 PM #9
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Sorry to hear about your Daughter.
I think that pen is a fantastic tribute to Faith.
Pen looks perfect from hear
Cheers Rum Pig
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5th October 2009, 04:01 PM #10
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6th October 2009, 03:42 PM #11
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beautiful pen Amos. Very sorry to hear about your daughter. I think losing a child (however old) would be one of the hardest things in life. Good on you for crafting such a beautiful item to remember her by.
regards,
Dave...but together with the coffee civility flowed back into him
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8th October 2009, 07:33 PM #12
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Amos
one extremely nice pen
I'm sure it will only help to keep your memories (argh I don't know how to put into words what I want to say)
Damn nice pen and such an elegant way to share the position in your heart your daughter obviously holds ...regards
Nick
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9th October 2009, 05:52 AM #13
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BLOODY FANTASTIC!!!
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