Pen Turner's Workbook, 3rd Edition Revised and Expanded: Making Pens from Simple to Stunning (Fox Chapel Publishing) 18 Pen Turning Projects, Beginner-Friendly Instructions, and Beautiful Photography

Barry Gross

ISBN 10: 1565237633 / ISBN 13: 9781565237636

Published by Fox Chapel Publishing, 2012

About this Item

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Seller Inventory # GOR007411859

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Pen Turner's Workbook, 3rd Edition Revised and Expanded: Making Pens from Simple to Stunning (Fox Chapel Publishing) 18 Pen Turning Projects, Beginner-Friendly Instructions, and Beautiful Photography
• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1565237633
• ISBN 13: 9781565237636
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Learn how to craft exquisite pens that are both practical and beautiful!

• 18 customizable projects for a wide range of turned pens for all skill levels
• Over 400 photos illustrating instructions, materials, and stunning finished pens
• Step-by-step instructions ensure project success for even novice pen turners
• Go beyond wooden pens with projects using Corian, cholla cactus, Acrywood, deer antler, Inlace Acrylester, and more
• Get inspired to create your own one-of-a-kind conversation piece by browsing the Gallery of Pens showcasing work from master pen makers

Create fine writing implements on your lathe with Pen Turner's Workbook! If you're looking for exciting pen turning projects and the most up-to-date information available on tools, materials, and techniques, you'll find it all in this definitive guide. From choosing a lathe to pen turning basics and even marketing your work to sell your custom-made pens—no detail has been left out!

In this completely revised and expanded third edition, author and expert pen turner Barry Gross provides new pen kits and mechanisms with up-to-date techniques, along with in-depth instruction and creative ideas for both the novice and the experienced turner looking for new ideas. Clear step-by-step photos ensure success even for novice turners. Build a classic pen or try something new with a wide range of pen projects for all skill levels.

Also included is a section on casting your own clear acrylic pen blanks, so you can personalize your work for yourself, your friends, or your customers by embedding art, memorabilia, and found objects into your masterpieces. Experiment with stamps, snakeskin, cigar wrappers, watch parts, pigmy seahorses, or scrapbook photos... the only limit is your imagination!

Instructions for turning pens made not only from wood, but from materials like Corian, InLace, antler, and other advanced options is also included, along with an inspirational gallery of gorgeous completed pens sure to get your creativity flowing!

About the Author

Barry Gross, an expert woodworker and artisan with more than 30 years of experience, specialises in transforming wood and other media, such as Corian, the kitchen countertop material, into amazing pieces of art and useful every-day items. A skilled teacher who knows how to start at the beginning, Barry volunteers solutions to his own mistakes with the hope of encouraging beginners to redesign, rather than recycle. Barry is a member of the American Association of Woodturners, the Bucks County Woodturning Association and the Scroll Saw Association of the World. Barry was recently invited to join the prestigious Pen Makers' Guild and was named in Who's Who in 2005. His art can be seen in various art galleries including Island Earth Gallery, Langman Galleries and Wylands Sea Life Gallery in New York. His exquisite turned pens are sought after for gifting and he is the author of The Pen Turner's Workbook, 2nd Edition and Learn to Turn.