Fantastic pen with an excellent choice of colours. Thanks James

Dude!!!!! That's GORGEOUS!

I really enjoyed his demonstration, lovely job.

Beautiful blank and pen. Love the pinecone.

Thank you. That pen is really stunning. Especially like the center of the pine cone on the pen surface.

@MichaelZurcher

6 жыл бұрын

+Fred Floyd thanks for checking it out! Glad to hear you like it :)

Beautiful! I love the way it turned out.

@MichaelZurcher

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Awesome job Michael I love that pine cone a fact it kind of reminding me of fire.

@MichaelZurcher

7 жыл бұрын

+Opa's Workshop Thanks Opa! Yeah I was really happy with the color combo I think the yellows and oranges of the cone spine really pop 👍

Wonderful, informative, step-by-step vid. Thank you!

@MichaelZurcher

6 жыл бұрын

+Dorianne Almann thanks for checking out my channel!

Hey, I'm glad your getting some use out of those stabilized cone. and thanks for the mention.

@MichaelZurcher

7 жыл бұрын

Yes sir!! They worked out brilliantly! Super huge Thank YOU goes out to you again!!!

That design is knockout gorgeous. Nice job.

@MichaelZurcher

6 жыл бұрын

+Sunshines' Shadow thank you for checking out my channel! :)

Well done, Michael! Now to convince my wife we need a Pressure Pot! Thanks for sharing your time to venture deeper into this pen make tutorial! We all know and appreciate the time taken out of your day.

@MichaelZurcher

7 жыл бұрын

It might be easier to ask forgiveness than permission :P The one thing I want to mention before you consider running out and buying one... most "organic materials" give much better results in the resin if they are stabilized first using a vacuum chamber and stabilizing resins. The end result will be far less susceptible to getting air bubbles, and it makes the material harder for cleaner cutting. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to show this part of the process because I haven't been able convince my wife yet that I need a vacuum chamber....Lol

@bigbadv5775

9 ай бұрын

Stabilizing is critical. I have used a pressure pot, but find it did not make much difference. I also cast in a vertical mold. I go in with a contrasting color, let that sit and fill the cups and then add additional colors. I quarter the blank which gives me 4 pen blanks from one pour.@@MichaelZurcher

Wow! That looks amazing!

@MichaelZurcher

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Carl!! Much appreciated!

@just_jays_life

6 жыл бұрын

I like how the blue and white contrast so well with the pinecone.

Wow! Beautiful pen! Thank you for the plastic applicator idea! 😉

@MichaelZurcher

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I find that you waste less CA with this method and it doesn't soak through and get on your fingers...let me know what you think after you try it!

You clever bloke you! Really beautiful pen Michael! Take care mate 👍🍺

@MichaelZurcher

7 жыл бұрын

+Turning Works Thanks Dave! Appreciate the compliment!

Neat stuff. Going to have to go down the Alumilite rabbit hole soon. Way too many cool things in the woods to incorporate into pieces. Thanks!

That looks really neat.

Very beautiful work

Nice job on the pen Michael. Looks amazing in the end. Also it's interesting to see someone use the same technique that I do. I always use my skew as a scraper to refine the curves and get down close to the bushings.

@MichaelZurcher

7 жыл бұрын

+Woodventures thank you! Alumilte and negative rake scrapping seem to work really well together...I don't have a real neg scraper yet so I improvise using a skew...seems to do the job!

That came out stunning!!

@MichaelZurcher

7 жыл бұрын

+ESCAGEDO WOODWORKING Thank you bro! I'm really happy with the color combo and really fond of that pen kit!

This Pen looks so fascinating!

@MichaelZurcher

6 жыл бұрын

+J. Andreas thanks!

Awesome looking pen

Those blanks look amazing!

@MichaelZurcher

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Yo that thing is amazing

Great video. Thanks for making and sharing.

@MichaelZurcher

7 жыл бұрын

+ElkChaser2009 appreciate the watch! Thanks for checking it out!

That turned out Fantastic. I hope to have my skull video out on Friday

@MichaelZurcher

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Appreciate the watch! Looking forward to seeing what everyone comes up with for the challenge! Good luck!

Beautiful pen, great video!

@MichaelZurcher

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Meg!!!

Wow that's an amazing pen!

@MichaelZurcher

6 жыл бұрын

+José Pedro Filipe Thanks! Glad you like it...thanks for checking out my vids!

LOVE the pen. What’s crazy is that this video was in my Instagram recommendations today!!! It’s still a gorgeous project/pen... even if it is 3 years too late, LMAO!!

@MichaelZurcher

3 жыл бұрын

hahaha, yeah it's crazy that it still gets viral shares on FB and IG regularly. Thanks for the love!!

That was awesome! Thanks for that..

@MichaelZurcher

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! They are a lot of work...but I think they look pretty cool!

Thanks for the video. I learned a bunch!

@MichaelZurcher

6 жыл бұрын

Always glad to hear that! Thanks for checking it out!

Saaaweeeeet! Great process and pen.

@MichaelZurcher

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike!

Beautiful

Beautiful Michael

@MichaelZurcher

7 жыл бұрын

+Gary Palmer Thanks, much appreciated!

i can see some fancy new toys there !!! i am very happy for you bro !!! i love last times red pen but the blue for me is more effective reming me the Greek flag !!! man i really like also to win one of this blanks that you offer ! see you next time bro !!!

@MichaelZurcher

7 жыл бұрын

+Kostas Annikas Deftereos I need a couple of your stickers bro! I really like the colors of this one too! And I like the type of pen kit better too! Do it! Win one!! :)

Beautiful!

@MichaelZurcher

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

PERFECT

Beautiful pen!

@MichaelZurcher

6 жыл бұрын

+Ronald Ainaire Thanks!😊

Beautiful pen and great video dude!

@MichaelZurcher

7 жыл бұрын

+Mitch Deitrich Thanks fella!

Stunning xx

@MichaelZurcher

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

It is an awesome pen.

@MichaelZurcher

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Beautiful Pen. Richard...

@MichaelZurcher

7 жыл бұрын

+Richard Ford Thank you!

Great job on the pen.

@MichaelZurcher

6 жыл бұрын

+sniperwolfjs Thanks!

dude thats awesome

@MichaelZurcher

7 жыл бұрын

+jp woodwork 🤘thanks ...pretty happy with the color combo :)

I like both a lot, but this one is my favorite. btw, I'm not one of the "fat pen haters" lol

@MichaelZurcher

7 жыл бұрын

Lol...just being funny...but there did seem to be a few people not to fond of the girth of the last pen. Thanks for checking it bro!

💗 LOVE IT!!! 💗

@MichaelZurcher

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

Good job.

Really nice looking pen!

@MichaelZurcher

7 жыл бұрын

+Bryn Phipps thanks!

Very nice pen!

@MichaelZurcher

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out!

Gorgeous

@MichaelZurcher

6 жыл бұрын

+David Gagnon Thanks!

Well done

Nice!!

Hi Michael, awesome looking pen!! If I get a 2.5 gal like the one you are using, is there a way to run me through the modifications please?

I enjoyed both videos but I think the second pen had a more refined shape, thanks!

@MichaelZurcher

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I would have to agree with you 😊

Great job 👌

@MichaelZurcher

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

This is an awesome pen man. We give away pens at work and I'm trying to get them to buy from me. I might have to try this kind.

@MichaelZurcher

7 жыл бұрын

+Phillip Rowland I'd love to see what you come up with! Please send me some pics if you make one!

awesome.

@MichaelZurcher

3 жыл бұрын

thanks

It's like Transport Tycoon music :)

Hi thanks for the great pinecone video. Can you please tell me where are you get the Pressure Pot and what kind this is thank you for help Doug

@MichaelZurcher

6 жыл бұрын

+D.M Healthcare Hi Doug, the pressure pot I use is the 2.5 gallon pot from TCP Global. www.tcpglobal.com/TCP-PT8320.html#.Whtc6p9OlnE You need to modify this tank slightly and take off the agitator bar. Hope this helps!

Beautiful pen, I have a question, I saw you use plastic to apply the Ca glue why is that?

@MichaelZurcher

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I use plastic because CA glue is expensive and you waste a ton when you use paper towels...it soaks in to them...also I just like that the CA and plastic don't stick to each other. But really it's just my preference.

Nice job ,,,,,,,,,,Dave

@MichaelZurcher

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Cool pen

@MichaelZurcher

7 жыл бұрын

+DesertBum WoodWork'n thanks!

Awesome video! At the beginning, when you say you take the "Stabilized Pinecone and trim the edges", what do you mean by stabilized? Does it need to be stabilized before going into resin or is the resin what "stabilizes" it?

@MichaelZurcher

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I stabilize my pinecones before casting them, basically that means they are soaked in a special stabilizing resin under vacuum until all the air has been drawn out...then taken off vacuum and that draws the stabilizing resin into and fills the tiny air pours. Then they get cured in an over....then I cast them in resin.

Nice pen. Got to put more thought into the resin. Thanks.

@MichaelZurcher

6 жыл бұрын

+Heavymetal Woodworking Thanks! It's a pretty cool medium...takes a little trial and error...but the results are worth it!

👌👌👌

Michael the pen turn out great the pressure pot you’re using what brand and have you had any issues of leaking with that brand thanks

@MichaelZurcher

5 жыл бұрын

It's a TCP global brand and I have not had any issues as of yet. Thanks!

Very exciting work. This art form would make awesome beads and buttons. What else do you envision substituting for the pinecone? Would used wine corks work?

@MichaelZurcher

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Robin! Glad you found it of interest :) People substitute all kinds of things...you name it people have probably encased it in resin. I think wine corks might work if you per-process them in a thin stabilizing resin and a vacuum chamber prior to the resin casting. Anything soft and spongy would need to be dried and hardened before using with the resin. That would also allow you to turn it on the lathe too. I don't have a vacuum pump or chamber yet so I have to rely on harder materials or "per-stabilized" materials at the moment.

hey very nice finish mate, i aboslutely love the colour choices using in theis project, i have been using blood reed and white looks good to . i am having a problem with air bubbles in my castings, i noticed you advised your cones were stabalised, i am assuming this is a neeeded step to prevent the issues i am having. yay another peice of equipment i need to bribe my parnter into getting me lol

@MichaelZurcher

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! There are many reasons you could be getting bubbles. Stabilizing does help reduce the chances but it's not the only reason for bubbles.

Nice video, new to pen turning myself. Never seen plastic bags used to apply CA glue, does that work well for you? Subscribed.

@MichaelZurcher

6 жыл бұрын

+Mike Kapotsy thanks! I find it works pretty well...some people prefer paper towel. I found you waste less CA...and it leaves a slightly smoother surface. Thanks for the sub! Turning is addictive!

A bit late to the party, but I just saw your video Mike, by someone who shared it on the FB Pen Turner's Group. WOW! I must say, you have done an awesome job on this pen. It is absolutely beautiful, and I like it so much that I have to make one just like it! As an aside, can you please share which pen vise you are using in the video? Thanks! GT

@MichaelZurcher

5 жыл бұрын

Love to see how it turns out! I'm not sure the brand but I purchased it through woodcraft!

That pen looks great. I have collected some long pine cones to do the same thing. Do you think the pine cones need to be stabilized before casting. Thanks.

@MichaelZurcher

6 жыл бұрын

I haven't had great luck with them when they weren't stabilized...I would recommend stabilizing them first.

@kevinallen4069

5 жыл бұрын

Michael Zurcher Thanks for your video Michael!!! I just found your channel and am a new follower. I hope I’m not beating that ‘ol dead horse if you’ve done so in the past, but could you please clarify what you mean by “stabilizing” the pine cones??? Thanks and God Bless You & Yours!!!

Wow. The pen looks awesome. How did you stabilize the pine cone?

@MichaelZurcher

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I use a vacuum chamber to stabilize them.

Michael, I don't often comment on videos much anymore but this one is awesome. I live in Florida & there are pine cones everywhere, but they're all too large for pens. They might work for bottle stoppers and call blanks. Where did you get the small cones ?

@MichaelZurcher

7 жыл бұрын

+jim renderer thanks! Not sure the size of the cone really matters...its the core that really gives the look. In PA the pinecones typically tend to be long and slender. If you end up making one, I'd love to see what you come up with!

Using the plastic bags from the pen kit to apply the CA? brilliant! getting tired of getting burnt using paper towel stuck to me lol.

@MichaelZurcher

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I was tired of that too, plus you waste so much CA with paper towels!

awesome looking pen

@MichaelZurcher

7 жыл бұрын

+Donna Presley thanks! Now I'm trying to decide...do I keep it for myself, or sell it....lol....hmmmm. thanks for watching

@donnapresley966

7 жыл бұрын

keep it to show and get sales from it

@MichaelZurcher

7 жыл бұрын

I like that :)

U make all models to life! Ur creativity lives! BTW, Whats that Give away? Really walnut?

@MichaelZurcher

6 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure what you are talking about with what giveaway ...and walnut??

wow - good stuff - how did you select the colors - LOL

@MichaelZurcher

7 жыл бұрын

+Shogun-Jimi 😊Colors , ummm well I opened up my cabinet reach my hand in and when my fingers touched the bottle they tightened around it and pull it off the shelf....but if you mean prior to that...I went on alumilite's site and clicked the dropdown on the colors I wanted then added them to a cart and played for them with my credit card. 😂🤣😜

WOW the finish stylo is so butiful. Do you sale them?

@MichaelZurcher

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I used to sell alot of them but I haven't for some time due to other things going on in my life...someday I may start making them again

Hi where can I buy metal parts of the handle? Do you need to do it yourself? Thanks for the great video!

@MichaelZurcher

5 жыл бұрын

You can find the pen parts at an online pen supply vendor...I use a couple of local vendors.

That was awesome,do you sell a blank like that or know someone who does?

@MichaelZurcher

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! No I don't sell the blanks...sorry :(

I want this onee♥️♥️♥️♥️💝

@MichaelZurcher

4 жыл бұрын

😊 I do take custom orders!

@user-wz8jl4dc6o

4 жыл бұрын

@@MichaelZurcher iwant one how much

@MichaelZurcher

4 жыл бұрын

If you can message me through Facebook @zurcherarts or Instagram @MichaelZurcherarts directly...happy to discuss further!

@user-wz8jl4dc6o

4 жыл бұрын

@@MichaelZurcher sir please give your instagram id

which pen hardware kit did you use for this? I like that size

@MichaelZurcher

6 жыл бұрын

I picked it up from WoodCraft....it's called the Navigator Screw Cap Rollerball Pen Kit :) I think if I made another one I wouldn't do the screw cap on a blank that needs to match grain or pattern orientation...it's tricky to get the spine to line up when you screw it on...you can...it just takes some trial.

Hi, a work of art. Do you have a web page where items are for sale?

@MichaelZurcher

5 жыл бұрын

Im working on getting one up and running...right now ive been taking orders through direct messaging .

Very nice looking pen. I have a Harbor Freight pot but looking to upgrade, what brand is your pot?

@MichaelZurcher

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I had the Harbor Freight pot but it always leaked and I found tightening that pot was always a hassle to get an even tightness. I purchased the one in this video from TCPglobal.com The make them in all different sizes. I just went for the 2.5 gallon because I didn't plan on doing anything super large. I did have to modify it a little because there is a center shaft for mixing that I didn't want. I just removed it and added a threaded fitting to it to block the air flow out. Good luck!

@jerrybridges843

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the quick response, looks like the East Coast warehouse is about 30 miles from my house.

@MichaelZurcher

6 жыл бұрын

Perfect! Seems to be a pretty decent pot! I like mine a lot and know a few other guys that have the same one.

I just noticed you blank vice for drilling

I need to learned ame pen . And how to purchase machine and raw material pls advance me

Chiedo una cortesia se puoi aiutarmi vorei sapere dove compri i pezzi delle penne , ti ringrazio in anticipo a risentirci. Aproposito non ti o fatto i complimenti per la penna che ai fatto veramente bella e unica un vero capolavoro spero di riuscirci anche io in seguito. Ciao

@MichaelZurcher

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Check out this site. It is very good for pen kits! www.pennstateind.com/

Can I order Iike it so much

What brand of pressure pot are you using?

@MichaelZurcher

6 жыл бұрын

The pressure pot I use is the 2.5 gallon pot from TCP Global. www.tcpglobal.com/TCP-PT8320.html#.Whtc6p9OlnE You need to modify this tank slightly and take off the agitator bar. Hope this helps!

What does it mean to be “stabilized”?

@MichaelZurcher

5 жыл бұрын

You soak them in a thin resin inside a vacuum chamber and the resin penetrates through the material and when it cures it is hard with no air pockets.

Why do you use plastic to apply your CA glue finish? I dont think Ive seen that before.

@MichaelZurcher

6 жыл бұрын

+Brendan Kearney I use plastic because I found that it doesn't leave as many streaks as paper towels, and you can use less because it doesn't soak in...less waste, and it doesn't soak through and get on your fingers...just my preference. Thanks for watching!Cheers!

@Brendan945

6 жыл бұрын

Nice! I enjoyed the video. Thanks for getting back to me.

I have some really really dry pine cones. Can I just use them without stabilizing them? They are like 5 yrs old

@MichaelZurcher

3 жыл бұрын

you can, but I found that stabilizing gives a better finish and cuts down the likely hood of air bubbles forming...I tried it in the beginning but found I got much better and more consistent results when stabilizing

@kandiecandelaria1423

3 жыл бұрын

@@MichaelZurcher I don’t have a way to stabilize them though. How else can you stabilize without a vaccum set up?

@MichaelZurcher

3 жыл бұрын

@@kandiecandelaria1423 I don't know o any other way to do it...I have seen people make smaller setups with a cheap harbor freight vac pump and some mason jars, not saying I recommend that...but there are videos out there showing how to set that up. other than that, you can make them without stabilizing, just get some thin CA glue and when you finish sanding let that CA soak into the pinecone....then resand and finish. The stabilizing helps prevent moisture from reabsorbing into the cone once it's finished ...the ones I have made without stabilizing tend to "swell" and get a raised surface where the pinecone is...and I don't know if it might eventually separate or crack the resin over time

What type of plastic you used to make the mold?

@MichaelZurcher

7 жыл бұрын

+Samuel Sanchez I used corrugated plastic. It's not the best thing to use, but it's all I had and it does the job. I think I picked it up at home depot...try your local hardware store.

@samuelsanchez6180

7 жыл бұрын

thanks

And where you get it?

@MichaelZurcher

7 жыл бұрын

+Samuel Sanchez home depot

It's too thin! jk... looks great! 👍

Do you still have any of these blanks for sale?

@MichaelZurcher

4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I don't sell my blanks at the moment, with pinecone blanks there is always the possibility that there are small air bubbles that can get trapped and I'd feel bad selling them and having something like that go out.

Where do you sell them?

@MichaelZurcher

6 жыл бұрын

+Jon Jacobs I haven't sold any, I may eventually set up an etsy. But for these were made for either myself or to be given as a gift.

What do you mean by apply CA? what's CA?

@MichaelZurcher

3 жыл бұрын

Cyanoacrylate glue...also know as super glue, but some super glues are not Cyanoacrylates...I use the ones that are.

Where do you get the metal parts for the pen?

@MichaelZurcher

5 жыл бұрын

I buy them from various vendors online...penn state industries has a pretty large selection. Woodcraft, arizona silhouette, turners warehouse, Bear tooth woods...all have different selections and different kits.

@MisterBenne

5 жыл бұрын

Cool. Thx a lot!!

@MichaelZurcher

5 жыл бұрын

@@MisterBenne sure thing!

How much for a pen? I need a coupe for my business.

@MichaelZurcher

5 жыл бұрын

Please shoot me an email and I'd be happy to discuss things further! Mikezurcher@gmail.com 😊

I have the feeling that this pen is going to cost an arm and a leg!

@MichaelZurcher

5 жыл бұрын

Just a leg 😂😊 I do sell them, shoot me an email or send me a message on instagram or Facebook messenger if you are interested!