A Couple Projects

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

I thought I would show a couple projects I entered into contests on the IAP penturning forum. Happy to say they took second and third. I just wanted to say thanks to 2 people who helped with the patterns and that is Tim ( WORBLER ) and Jim (JIMERN ) Thanks for the great patterns.  This is a little lengthy but here they are with a bit of description.

The first one is a pen display box based on the IAP (International Association of Penturners ) It is constructed in a diamond shape with birdseye maple and blue acrylic strips. The logo on the lid is cut from blue, black and white acrylic using the scrollsaw. It is inlayed into the lid. Inside the box the pen holder was sanded and crowned and flocked with a beautiful med blue flocking material as well as the underside of the lid. It can accommodate any size pen. The lid is a friction fit lift off design.The box was finished with 10 coats of clear gloss lacquer. Thanks for looking.

 

The second project is a pen display stand and it too carries the IAP theme. The stand was constructed from curly maple and black acrylic strips for accents . A clock insert was added along with a base that is filled with blue coral acrylic pieces and encased in Liquid Diamonds epoxy resin. When looking down into this it really is a nice feature. Too tough to photograph. On the top sits the pen holders in the shape as 2 fountain pen nibs made from polished brass and maple. It can hold any size pen. The background clock holder was scrolled out and back painted with black paint. The entire stand was then finished with 10 coats of clear gloss lacquer. Thanks for looking. 

 

Again thanks for the pattern makers help.

Edited February 27, 2019 by JTTHECLOCKMAN

[Scrappile]

Very beautiful pieces.  Thanks for sharing them.

[Foxfold]

Fabulous

[Rockytime]

No way to compete with that. Spectacular! A man of many talents!

[meflick]

They turned out great JT.  I can see why you won 2nd and 3rd.  However, if they are second and 3rd, what took 1st?  Thanks for taking the time to show us and share the details.

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

3 hours ago, meflick said:

They turned out great JT.  I can see why you won 2nd and 3rd.  However, if they are second and 3rd, what took 1st?  Thanks for taking the time to show us and share the details.

[Falcon]

Really outstanding talent JT!

[JimErn]

Beautiful work, and congrats

[Scrolling Steve]

Wow !....Wonderful work !

[meflick]

12 hours ago, JTTHECLOCKMAN said:

Thanks for showing what took first place JT.  It's interesting looking.  Not sure what the judging criteria was that is used.  However, beauty is always in the eye of the beholder (or the judge) . Personally, while I find this one interesting to look at - I find your's much more pleasing to my eye.  I think its because of the pop of colors yours have for one thing. Are there any "rules" that each of you must follow in developing your project(s)? I ask because they are clearly very different takes on the general overall idea of a pen holder.

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

40 minutes ago, meflick said:

Thanks for showing what took first place JT.  It's interesting looking.  Not sure what the judging criteria was that is used.  However, beauty is always in the eye of the beholder (or the judge) . Personally, while I find this one interesting to look at - I find your's much more pleasing to my eye.  I think its because of the pop of colors yours have for one thing. Are there any "rules" that each of you must follow in developing your project(s)? I ask because they are clearly very different takes on the general overall idea of a pen holder.

Not many rules, just that it has to be hand made and no CNC or laser work. Can not show it anytime through other sites or anywhere before the contest. Can not use a pen you made which can give it away of who made it before end of contest. Have to be a member in good standings of the site. Any theme or design is acceptable. These are judged by the membership over a few day period. 140 people judged this.  

Have to say I agree with you on the look of his. Not sure what he was going for but what it shows is all the different techniques that can be done on a lathe with all the various turnings. Hopefully he will explain his project more in the coming days there. Thanks for your kind words. 

Edited February 28, 2019 by JTTHECLOCKMAN

[daveww1]

terrific job

[rjweb]

Beautiful pieces, how long did these take to complete, RJ 

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

27 minutes ago, rjweb said:

Beautiful pieces, how long did these take to complete, RJ 

I worked on these and 5 different pens which I entered in separate contests too and started about the third week in Dec after my shows. I finished in time Feb 15 with all projects to get them in time for the contests. So not working on every day but pretty regular that was about how much time. 

[Tomanydogs]

Beautiful. I enjoy seeing your work always outstanding. Well done. 

[amazingkevin]

Quality controlled all the way!!!!!