First Pens Ever

[ctfolmar]

With everybody else in the family making pens, I figured I would get in on the action. So I started with polymer clay blanks since I have no experience with a lathe. All I had to do is sand them and put a shine on them. I am thrilled with how they turned out on my first try at finishing and assembling pens. These were all Christmas gifts so I spent an afternoon and did them all at once. Kathy made some beautiful blanks and they really turned out great. I can't wait to make more. Jason said this was addictive, he was so right.

 

[Russknan]

Very nice start! Now, get those family members to tutor you on the lathe. Why should they keep the obsession to themselves? Russ

 

[plantman]

:RockOn: Very, very, very nice work. You have a good start and should go far in pen making. Polymer Clay is a good an low cost way to get into pen making. Enjoy!!! Jim S

 

[gimpy]

Nice job, next year at this time
you'll have a website, this is a
very addicting hobby

 

[Jim15]

Great group of pens.

 

[TwoCatsPens]

Very very nice. Much nicer than my first one. Keep up the good work.

Steve

 

[flyitfast]

Great job on the pens. I haven't tried the PC blanks yet, but you have convinced me that I should.
I like your variety of pens - good selection.of blanks.
Notice you live in San Antonio. - come join us at the Alamo Penturners meeting on the 2nd of Jan. at Woodcraft at 6:30pm. Bring some of your pens for us to enjoy.
Gordon

 

[longbeard]

Those look great, nice job.


Harry (love the skull blank) M

 

[bobjackson]

Great bunch of pens. Nice job.

 

[mikespenturningz]

Great job on all. I really like those last 2 with the fish.

 

[ctfolmar]

I'd like to thank everyone for the kind words. It's great to know people I don't even know like them. I plan to stick with it and hopefully improve. Thanks again.

 

[johncrane]

Well done, the skull is my favorite, great job on all

 

[wildbill23c]

How hard is it to turn acrylic blanks on a lathe? Any difference than making pens from wood in the insertion of the brass tubes, and tools required?

 

[Lashaby]

I'd also like to thank everyone for the kind words about my blanks. You can find my blanks on Classic Nib.

 

[plano_harry]

Nice work Todd! Those should sell -- oops sorry, you already gave them away. Make more!

Harry

 

[Lashaby]

Todd's working like crazy, finishing pens sell this weekend. We have some new designs, too, in addition to the flowers and skulls and things we've already done. He does really nice work!

 

[OZturner]

Great group of Pen Gifts, Todd
Santa is proud of this Elf.
Nice selection of Blanks, Excellent Fit and Finish.
Don't wait till next Christmas to make some more.
Congratulations,
Brian.

 

[Haynie]

Your screwed pal. All of those successful pens means you won't ever be able to stop.