The Complete Process of Making Our Dip Pens - The GINGKO LEAF Dip Pen

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My biggest thanks to my father who filmed this whole video by himself in his home studio! It was a pleasure editing it and seeing once again each of the familiar processes.
They're familiar for me but I'm sure most people are unsure what exactly takes to complete such a project. As you can see, this small pen is worked with a lot of different techniques but not only that - quite the number of specific tools are needed to produce this particular result.
I'm sure an experienced wood carver is more that capable of making such an item with simple hand tools. We however have decided to speed up the process a bit with our new micro lathe and finished only the specific sculptural parts by hand. This also leaves a bit more time to be spent into working the silver, as it too requires much precaution.
Designed and made by my father Ivo Daskalov, this wonderful Dip Pen combines the comfort and beauty of the Karelian Curly Birch handle and the silver fitting, decorating this functional piece of artwork. It is worked with different techniques of engraving, mixed with patina to produce an eye-pleasing layering of colors and materials. The decorations are inspired by the forms of the beautiful Ginkgo Tree an its most peculiar forms and shapes.
The pen comes with a handmade Curly Birch and silver decorated stand for it to rest when not used.
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[@csbbookbinding9769]

Thanks for sharing this video. It’s very interesting to get a look into you dad’s process.

[@Stopan]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and for reaching out!

[@matoverdebushcraft]

Incredible work. Congratulations

[@Stopan]

Thank you!

[@danielrowsey7667]

Beautiful. The silver filigree was so delicate I was amazed at the details.

[@Stopan]

Thank you, Daniel! My dad really has a way with silver.

[@larrybohlken147]

I truly love how traditional everything is done. There are a lot of sources that show modern techniques and technology aided processes. Seeing you and your father pour your souls into your work is really inspiring. Thanks for spending the time to share these videos.

[@Stopan]

And thank you for writing your kind words!

[@scr5051]

Maestro greetings

[@tinycasa]

This is so amazing, I could barely blink lol.

[@ShaneyElderberry]

Still a lovely item that exists in video. Wish it wasn’t lost by DHL on the way to my home.

[@tomyrottman8012]

amazing work, can you tell me the name of the song please?

[@Stopan]

Clean Soul - Calming by Kevin MacLeod It's in the description on the video. Thanks for watching!

[@jennglow4647]

😃

[@baniagojherwinjohn4765]

I love your work. What ink do you use for your dip pen?

[@Stopan]

Hello! I most often use Windsor and Newton Inks.