Would you like a pen that’s reminiscent of the Wild West Era? In this post, I will give you a quick overview and introduction to the Revolver Pen Kit. At the end of the post, I’ll provide some close-up shots of the pen. The revolver pen is a fun and easy pen to make. You…
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Win a Steampunk Pen
I love this Steampunk Pen kit from Penn State Industries. Read this excerpt from the catalog telling about the Steampunk kit: Here’s a pen kit straight out of Victorian science fiction and the industrialized 19th century. The Steampunk genre has reignited a love of old fashioned materials and is all about mixing the old…
Want to Sell More Pens (or Crafts)? Then Just Shut Up
I recently watched an old episode of Shark Tank and learned a valuable lesson about selling products or services. If you want to sell more pens, crafts, or whatever, then just shut up.
37 Training Resources for Pen Turners
When it comes to learning any new hobby, I love to take advantage of all available resources. And that especially applies to my pen turning hobby. For this post, I’m sharing 37 training resources for pen turners. Help and training are not far away. In fact, it’s right at your fingertips or perhaps just…
Handmade Pens: Gifts for Graduates
Both of these pens strike me as perfect gifts for graduates. What a great way to reward a graduate with something classy and unique. I made both of these pens on my Jet Mini Lathe. The woods were turned and then finished with a friction polish. The pen to the left is made from…