Spalted Elm pens-turquoise in the worm holes

[Ernie Nyvall]

My first shot at stone inlay and they do look a little better than the pictures, but I did learn from these what not to do next time. I used both crushed and powdered stone. Some of the worm holes feathered out and I used powdered in the shallow parts. This made for an uneven distribution of the crushed even though I did spread the powder in between the crushed too. Next time I will gouge out the shallow parts and spread the crushed evenly and sprinkle powder around them, or I will just use the powder and no crushed at all.
I'm glad I have that Wolverine sharpening jig set up right next to the lathe. My scraper got a new edge after every three passes over the turquoise.
Any comments or suggestions welcome.

Ernie

[Dan Lanicek]

Wow, that looks really nice! Nice job! I like the turquoise and spalted look. I like the look of the kit too. What kind of kit is that?

[Dick Parr]

That looks great Ernie.......

[Ernie Nyvall]

What kind of kit is that?

Thanks Dan. It's the Berea Hardwoods' Flat Top/American Style double twist ballpoint.

Ernie

[Karl Laustrup]

Wow, Ernie, that is one beautiful pen. I think I'd clip it to the outside of my shirt pocket to show it off and break anyones hand that tried to touch it.

Karl

[Keith Burns]

Ernie, that is one great looking pen ! As I've said before, you have the touch. Thanks for sharing.

[Don Henthorn Smithville, TX]

Nice work, Ernie. I lke those a lot.

[Ernie Nyvall]

Thanks everyone for you kind comments. It's really nice to get such feedback especially in the beginning stages of a craft and from people who's works are exemplary. As always though suggestions for a better way are welcome.

Ernie

[Kurt Aebi]

Nice Pen, Ernie!

Nice - Yea Right! Extraordinary is more like it!

Great Job!, Great desing ideas!

[Takeshi Uchida]

I like the blue accent.