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Going to the Dogs
How could anyone not like Jerry? Isn’t that exactly how we feel about our dogs? (Just don’t ask my neighbor Crazy Joe Devola, whose trash she used to tear apart) This project started with the simple idea of creating a nice pen with a picture of my dog. She was a Siberian Husky/Malmute mix. (I […]
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Tags: black and white, Dogs, Engraved Pen, German Shepherd, pen, Siberian Husky
It’s no secret. Pick up any newspaper or tune in to any news broadcast. All you hear about is Global Warming. There is a movement toward alternatives to Petroleum. Now look around at all of those Plastic Disposable Pens you have been using. Just where do you think that plastic comes from? If you […]
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Tags: fire fighter, firefighter, fireman, Global Warming, Petroleum, Plastic, wooden pen
Coat of Arms Laser Engraved Pen
I have always been fascinated by the Coat of Arms hanging on the wall in my father’s house. After a little on-line searching, I was able to find a source for Heraldic art that I could modify to be compatible with my laser engraver. http://www.woodenpenworks.com/coat-of-arms-engraved-pen.html The Coat of Arms begins as a color version, approximately 4″ x 5″. […]
Filed under: coat of arms, crafts, family, Family Crest, Heraldry, Irish, laser engraving, lathe, pen, personalized, Uncategorized, Wood, wooden pen | 1 Comment
Tags: coat of arms, Family Crest, Heraldry, laser, laser engrving, wooden pen
I have been working on a few new patterns to engrave onto (or is it into?) my wooden pens. I know that women really like the Claddagh and it’s romantic connotations. Men on the other hand, are less inclined to sport anything with a Claddagh design , like the ring in my jewelry box. […]
Filed under: Celtic, Claddagh, crafts, Holiday, Irish, laser engraving, lathe, pen, Shopping, Uncategorized, Wood, wooden pen | 3 Comments
Tags: Celtic, Claddagh, Handmade, Irish, laser engraving, Olive Wood, pen
We all share a common problem. What do I get for my mother for Christmas, Birthday, or Mother’s Day? Since we are all in the same boat on this problem, I took my best shot at a solution. Here is a nice looking pen designed just for Mom. Think about it for a […]
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Tags: birthday gift, christmas, laser engraving, Mom, mother's day, wood pen, wooden pen
While most hand crafted pens are made from wood, there is another material that you should consider trying. Dupont Corian. Yes, the very same material used in counter tops. Corian is a great looking material, that comes in over 100 colors. Starting out, I had my hands full just trying to perfect my technique with […]
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For anyone thinking about making wooden pens for the first time, please don’t let this change your mind. Making wooden pens is an artistic endeavor that is not only therapeutic, but actually borders on fun. What I am saying is don’t quit your day job. For every person selling a fair number of high end […]
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WPW Pen Making Video Not your typical pen making how to. Worth a look.
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Not your typical how to video
I try not to take most things too seriously. I needed to take photos of some of the wooden pens that I make, so I started thinking about different backgrounds or settings. If you’ve had to take these kinds of pictures, then you know what a pain it can be. Nothing was really working. Too […]
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Its never too early to be thinking about Christmas Shopping. You can save 20% by acting before May 1st Come on all of you procrastinators, get this done. Guys tell me if I’m wrong. Every year you wait till the last minute to do your Christmas shopping, and then panic, and wind up bringing home […]
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