Thanks for checking out my Skull Twist Pen Tutorial. As of this writing, we have tiptoed across the still hot pavement into October which means Halloween will be here soon. Don’t you just love a good skeleton? This project fits the Halloween theme perfectly. In my opinion, this is one of those novelty-type pens. Great…
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Fly Fishing Pen
I love this new kit from Penn State Industries — the Fly Fishing Pen. This will make a great gift for the fisherman in your life. It’s a fun and easy pen to make. The designs on this pen capture the essence of the sport. Prominent pen features: The pen tip displays an angler casting…
Modified Slimline Pens
If you’ve been doing pen turning for a while, you’re probably familiar with the Slimline Pen Kit. This is the kit I started out making when a beginner, and I’m sure that’s the case for most other beginners. Several years ago, I excitedly discovered that I can customize these pen kits by throwing out the…
Modified Slimline Pen – The Beekeeper’s Pen
This week I decided to make a handmade wooden pen for my dad. He is a beekeeper and he’s heavily involved with the Chattahoochee Valley Beekeepers Association. I volunteered to make some door prizes, so I made him this modified slimline pen. This explains why I went with the lighter colored curly maple wood, and…
Deer Antler Pen And How To Make It
The deer antler pen continues to be one of my favorite pen making projects. Even after 10 years of doing this, pen turning continues to be an exciting hobby for me. There are so many variations of pens to make. So many materials out there to choose from. In 12 steps, this tutorial will show…