Scott Lux
08-29-2010, 10:18 AM
I often wonder how a finish holds up over time. I've only kept one pen for myself, so I can only see one sample. But I thought I'd show it off for those who wonder.
This is honeylocust, sanded to 400, and finished with Hut Crystal Coat. I know it's a friction finish, it's the only thing I knew how to do then. I also think it's long gone off this pen. But the pen is starting to develop a patina of use.
On a pen turning forum, I hear patina talked about as though it were vile and disgusting. I suppose it is when you think about what it's made of.
To me, the patina of use is what makes a wooden object seem real.
I like it, I know many of you will not. But here is an example of a "poor" finish three years out and used daily.
Lux
PS I also see the heel marks from the skew and all the other mistakes I made. But it's still my favorite, because it just fits my hand perfectly.
This is honeylocust, sanded to 400, and finished with Hut Crystal Coat. I know it's a friction finish, it's the only thing I knew how to do then. I also think it's long gone off this pen. But the pen is starting to develop a patina of use.
On a pen turning forum, I hear patina talked about as though it were vile and disgusting. I suppose it is when you think about what it's made of.
To me, the patina of use is what makes a wooden object seem real.
I like it, I know many of you will not. But here is an example of a "poor" finish three years out and used daily.
Lux
PS I also see the heel marks from the skew and all the other mistakes I made. But it's still my favorite, because it just fits my hand perfectly.