crystals

Does anybody know of a shop or fabricator that can or does make stone or crystal pen parts? I'm thinking of center bands, finials, or other parts made from turquoise, lapis, amethyst, etc. I haven't seen very many of these, and I think it could be a cool addition to the overall pen. I've...

Salutations to all, I recently found a new interest in fountain pens and in particular the restoration of vintage fountain pens. This has also sparked my interest in the fabrication of fountain pens. I am visiting this forum with the aim of exploring pen turning as a new "hobby". I live in...