Paleolithic Pen (condensed)

[@tkeesler]

Wonderful looking pens. That inlay technique is great. Other pens I saw you make you used a powder with a CA glue in guessing. I jist started making pens about 2 months ago and did one with some inlay. Turned out good for using some nail polish to fill in my groves I made. I am always looking for new ways to make them pop. Can I ask what that powder is? Maybe chat with you sometime to discuss pen techniques.

[@cursed_to_toil]

Sure, the inlay I’m using is a crushed Bello Opal. It’s a lab made opal that I produce and sell in my Etsy store. But there is nothing like it for the end result for inlay. But it is on the pricey side of inlay (about $10/gram) But it’s definitely worth the practice because their the coolest looking pens I’ve ever seen not being boastful but man they just look incredible with a good inlay and finish on them.

[@tkeesler]

@cursed_to_toil awesome. I found your shop on etsy. I also looked back and noticed carbide tools for turning with the inlay. Are they needed or would traditional steel chisels work too?