Easter / Civil War Pen

Can you believe Easter is here?  After such a long and cold Winter for most, it's about time, I say.  Having said that, the winter months are when I always hope to get so much creating done...which didn't exactly happen this year.   I had hoped to get more acquainted with the metal clays and  have a plethora of pens and other items completed in polymer.  Oh well...best laid plans, I suppose.

We had a beautiful weekend weather-wise here last weekend, then it turned cooler again this week.  So, I have a little more studio time left with out having the "cabin fever!"  (Which will go away when it turns hot and humid 'round here! )

I do have a photo or two I can share, however.  I have made a new pen that I haven't made before...the Civil War Pen.  This is a great pen for history buffs, in particular Civil War buffs, or any gun enthusiast.  The cap and tip of the pen are actual size replicas of 2 bullets used in the Civil War and the clip is a replica (not actual size, of course!) of the 1861 Springfield Musket used as well.  This is a pen with a larger girth, bu isn't too long, so it's balanced nicely.  (Would be good for those who have trouble gripping thinner pens, too.)

You can read more about the pen design here:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/185006443/civil-war-replica-ball-point-twist-pen?ref=shop_home_active_1

This one was made in black and copper clay with black enameled metal components.  The components are also available in

• antique brass (I should have some of these completed soon)
• antique copper
• gun metal
• chrome
• satin chrome. 

I'm thinking of making one in a stars & stripes pattern, too.  It is, afterall, American History!
This would be a really great Father's Day gift, too.