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Greg Ketell
12-16-2009, 1:58 PM
These two pens were for a custom order for a customer of mine. Just finished them last night.

The first pen was what I came up with for the customer's request for a "blue pen". It is a blank made by a friend of mine (now sold via the local WoodCraft Stores and direct, if anyone is interested) mounted on a Black Titanium Olympia.
http://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=135375&stc=1&d=1260989502

http://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=135374&stc=1&d=1260989493

The next pen the customer asked for a "sage green" pen. After some discussion she sent me this photo as an example of the color she wanted:
http://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=135373&stc=1&d=1260989493

So I mixed up a blank (with the help of my friend) and made this pen
http://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=135371&stc=1&d=1260989464

http://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=135372&stc=1&d=1260989464

It is a Titanium Gold Olympia.

GK
Brian Effinger
12-16-2009, 2:02 PM
Good looking pens, Greg. And good job on the casting. I'd say you matched the dresses exactly. Do you know Woodcraft's name for the blue one? Or better yet, does your friend have a website?

Brian
Greg Ketell
12-16-2009, 2:29 PM
Thanks Brian!

Unfortunately Jay's blanks are only available via two WoodCraft stores on the west coast: Dublin, CA and Seattle, WA. He also sells them on IAP if you are a member there. Otherwise, if anyone wants to contact him, send me a PM and I'll give you his contact information. I just don't want to post it publicly to have the spam-bots pick it up.

GK
Steve Schlumpf
12-16-2009, 8:52 PM
Great looking pens Greg! Love the vibrant colors! Really good job on matching the green! Your customer must have been pleased with the result! Very nice work! Thanks for sharing!
David E Keller
12-16-2009, 10:11 PM
Nice work on them both. I especially like the blue one. Thanks for posting
John Terefenko
12-16-2009, 10:33 PM
Both are very well casted and the fit and finsh look great. I am sure they will be well received. thanks for showing.
David Hullum
12-17-2009, 12:42 AM
Man those are nice I love the green it looks like Jade.
Bernie Weishapl
12-17-2009, 2:57 PM
Great looking pens Greg. Really like the colors.
Paul Lebel
12-17-2009, 9:25 PM
Awesome looking pens great color
Greg Ketell
12-18-2009, 12:23 AM
Thank you all for the nice comments! Helps get a guy back into the pen-turning mood.

GK