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katherine
April 15th, 2016, 12:03 PM
I didn't make the pen, but I thought this was the most applicable sub forum... apologies if this is the wrong place!

http://i.imgur.com/9SBjkt6.jpg

Pilot Decimo (purchased from a fellow FP-geeker!) with two types of glitter. I haven't quite figured out how to varnish the pen so it's totally smooth and not textured, but I'm pretty happy with it so far and wanted to share. :D

bluesea
April 15th, 2016, 05:12 PM
Pretty cool.

Scrawler
April 20th, 2016, 03:02 PM
That is very nice indeed.

katherine
April 20th, 2016, 09:28 PM
Now that it's been a few days and nailpolish smell is gone -- I'm trying figure out if I should do a layer of polyacrylic or some other clear coat? (I'm hoping to smooth it out)

Crazyorange
April 21st, 2016, 06:28 AM
If you are on IG, check out brooks-803 - Jonathan brooks. He's been experimenting with what you are doing. He might be able to help you.

katherine
April 21st, 2016, 07:55 AM
oooh, thank you! He's using real urushi, but I'll ask if he has ideas.

bluesea
April 23rd, 2016, 12:47 PM
Depending on its value, I'd take into consideration the longevity of home spray stuff, on a tool designed for hand contact. You know how hands are. :O) That and because of the texture, the ramifications of a possible need in the future for a refinish.