Finally, something to show!

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Originally uploaded by patrickdylan

Turning time has been short lately (needless to say...), giving way to the rest of life. Here's an acrylic fountain pen for my wife's birthday, finished today. (only 2 days late!)

The kit is the "streamline roundtop fountain" from Berea, with platinum plating. This is my first of this style, and I like the kit.

Back in action...

Red maple bowl
Originally uploaded by patrickdylan

Finally got some turning time last night. I have a commissioned order to do, so I made sure I can still finish a decent bowl.

Red Maple, ~7", sanded to 280 and mineral oil applied.

Thanks for looking.

Cherry bowl with burnt rim

Cherry bowl with burnt rim
Originally uploaded by patrickdylan

I'm trying a new rim treatment for bowls. This is cherry, burnt with a mahogany stick at about 1800 rpm. I oiled and buffed the bowl, but did not buff the rim.

Store update

Don't forget to take a look a the new items in the store! You can also link to the store by clicking any of the featured items in the sidebar to the right.

Acrylic Gentlemen's Rollerball Pen

Acrylic Gentlemen's Rollerball Pen
Originally uploaded by patrickdylan

I just love these wild swirling colors and the golden shimmer that shows from inside this pen. This acrylic is somewhat translucent and has a lot of visual depth.