Three new fountain pens

[Joe Aliperti]

Here are a few of my latest pens fresh off the lathe. Thanks for looking!

- Joe


"Ice Age Mosaic" - Mammoth ivory pieces encased in black resin. I turned a matching finial and centerband for this one.

http://www.silverlakewoodworks.com/images/pens/mammoth_fountain1.JPG

http://www.silverlakewoodworks.com/images/pens/mammoth_fountain2.JPG

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Ring-necked Pheasant feathers encased in clear resin. Casting done by John Underhill. Full-sized Statesman fountain pen:

http://www.silverlakewoodworks.com/images/pens/ring_necked_statesman1.JPG

http://www.silverlakewoodworks.com/images/pens/ring_necked_statesman2.JPG

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"Tough Times" - watch parts mosaic with carbon fiber backdrop. Casting done by Gary Nicholls.

http://www.silverlakewoodworks.com/images/pens/carbon_fiber_watch_1a.JPG

http://www.silverlakewoodworks.com/images/pens/carbon_fiber_watch_1b.JPG

http://www.silverlakewoodworks.com/images/pens/carbon_fiber_watch_1d.JPG

[Dan Hintz]

Really diggin' the watch pieces... very steampunk without a new-age twist.

[David E Keller]

Beautiful work as always!

[Russell Eaton]

Joe those are nice. The watch pen looks very clean, nice contrast with the background.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Really nice pens Joe. I do like the watch piece one. Guess that is clock/watchman in me.

[Peter Hay in Aus]

Joe, The elusive pimpernel you seek him here you seek him there you see him everywhere. I find this Pimpernel produces great art.

Like a rolling stone you gather momentum and we all envy your photography magic.

Well seen and masterfully executed by a good guy.

Good morning here Peter.

[John Keeton]

Joe, as always, you threads are a real treat!!! Great work on the pens - for me the pheasant is the pick - and, your photography just blows me away!! Try as I might, I do not have the photographic ability, nor equipment, to do this type of work. Just very nice!

[Jim Burr]

Beautiful Joe! When I can turn again, gotta get some watch blanks...or maybe try some on my own? Yours are way to cool!!

[Michael James]

Nice work on unusual materials, as usual!

[Curt Fuller]

Joe, you make some of the most beautiful pens! And your photography is great too. I think the one with the watch gears is about the coolest cast pen I've seen.

[Michael Short]

Joe,

I like all of the pens here but the watch parts pen is my favorite.

[Lupe Duncan]

Very Sweet Joe.
Love them!

[brian watts]

Beautiful work as always!

[Bill Bulloch]

The turning, casting and photos are all -- Stunning.

[Norm Zax]

Very professional work. Im a fan of the mammoth - very unique piece. Are these your castings (in which case where do you buy the casein) or purchased?
Also, kind of scary setting smooth shiny clear plastic on a rough peice of cement. I understand you may be aiming for grey (read non-committing background color), but consider aged wood or even charcoaled wood.
Keep up the good work!

[Mark Hubl]

All very nice. The watch pens are certainly a new to me twist. Very nice.

[Donny Lawson]

I need to learn this. Great pens!!!!!!!!!!!!!. I make regular slimlines but this is very impressive. I need some lessons.
Donny