Nice work Beth!
I think you did a great job on this!
I have used CA a lot for my pens, and find it to be very durable, as well as easy to apply. I now use a hybrid CA called GluBoost, but it works similarly to ordinary CA.
Despite what many say, pen turning can be very challenging and a great turning activity. I hope you keep at it and try more advanced techniques and designs- I think you will enjoy the ride!
Kevin