engraving

If you're looking to brand your metal bits such as nibs, clips, bands or kit hardware, I've got you covered. Reach out to me for pricing based on what you're looking to have done. Here are a few examples of the F3 Pens logo on steel and gold nibs along with clip and finial medallion branding on...

Custom branded leatherette pen sleeves. These sleeves should accommodate most kit pens and any pen up to around 16mm in diameter. For larger diameter pens I recommend pre-stretching with a smooth dowel or similar. The pen in the video below is 16mm in diameter. Available colors (body color /...

Has anyone engraved the metal band between the clip and the finial on a Jr pen?

Hello everyone! I probably should have joined this forum months ago, but better late than never, right? I’m what would probably be classified as an apprentice pen turner, although I have made approximately 50 pens to date. I started in February of this year, and to say I love turning is a...

I have a client that wants initials engraved in metal portion of brass bolt action top. Can it be done with out chipping finish, and has anyone else done engraving on a bolt action?

Hi, I have to get a few pens engraved. I plan to finish thme with CA. I have never had this done before. Do i engraved after or before finishing? I was wondering if the laser would ruin the finish. Thanks for your help.

I would like to remove about 1/16 inch off a slimline pen barrel, to give me more space to engrave a name with a pantograph engraver (Gravograph IM3). Any pen over 10mm, 3/8 inch, diameter engraves well with my IM3. Anyone have any suggestions how to do this accurately. thank you Peter

I am getting ready to make a custom pen, and there is going to be a design engraved into it, which I would then like to fill with this red metallic inlace dust (Inlace Inlace Metal Dust | Finishing | Craft Supplies USA). Does anybody have any experience using this stuff? What all am I going to...

Does anyone know of a pen engraver here in Israel? either Laser or CNC Routing. thanks

I have been using Rub N' Buff to fill the engraving on my acrylic pens, but finding it to be very time consuming. I find that I need to at least apply 3 coats. Heck, applying the run n buff 3 times buffing it out, re-polishing can take almost as long as making the pen.:mad: Anybody have any...

I've decided to help Steve get his lazer business moving a little. So, he's going to do name tags for the club. You have a choice of walnut, cherry or maple. IAP logo plus your name. $10 each with proceeds going to the banner fund. Delivery at the December meeting. Orders must be placed...

Can anyone suggest a good engraver I have a zen wedding pen dressed in custm color PR from Brooks that needs to be engraved 2 lines with his and her names.

:confused: Does anyone have any suggestions on color fill for acrylic pen engraving? I have someone I use for pen engraving but they don't do color fill. I was wondering if the color fill was something I could do on my own when I get the pen back from the engraver. Mike

Got my custom stand from Charlie today. I had been looking for something to hold my bigger pens which always wanted to "kick out" of my curved, verticle stands. I have an Art Show this weekend and I think this is going to work very nicely! Thanks Charlie! :smile:

I have been getting many requests for engraving on the wood turned pens but I do not have the equipment to do engraving. I have looked at local shops but the price is a bit high. Most want a $10 setup fee and approx. $3 per pen. This is a bit high for most requesting the engraving, and I...

I am desperately in need of information about people who may do wood engraving. I have had several customers ask about this but don't follow through with the information I need to give them an accurate quote. Is there anyone on IAP who does engraving who can tell me approximately how much to...

Should I get a pen engraver (have people sold more pens when using it)?

I have recently had my first experience with laser pen engraving. The pen is a PSI Cigar with CA finish. Naturally the laser burns through the CA and into the wood. I did not expect the aroma of burned wood would be so noticeable after the laser engraving process. I would appreciate any...

I need to have 10 pens laser etched with the letters( Richard's) . Most of the woods I will use are dark and I have noticed the laser etching is dark. Is there any possible remedy to make the letters stand out better? A light stain? I will have a CA finish on the pens before etching. Is that ok...

I'm just wondering where is the best place to get your pens/pen cases engraved? I have seen some very beautiful boxes with some cool designs other than words, so just curious for when i get my next pen... Also, Is it possible to engrave a pen when it has already had a Ca finish on it and has...