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Lilian
2009-01-23, 07:00 AM
We just got gemstone pen blanks in for the first time this week...

Blood Jasper, Chilean Lapis, Kingman Turquoise, Leopard Jasper, Turquoise Web, White Web

Blanks are cut 3/4" square by 5 1/2" long.

http://www.penblanks.ca/index.php?target=categories&category_id=136
Louis
2009-01-23, 07:53 AM
Nice, can't wait to try it.
Dagwood
2009-01-23, 09:45 AM
Sweet looking blanks.
njarrell
2009-01-23, 11:02 AM
Very cool looking blanks. They would look stunning on any pen, but I bet they are rough on your tools. Has anyone tried turning anything like these before? Any tips?
penmanship
2009-01-23, 12:39 PM
Some are harder than others. The turquoise seem to be much like an acrylic to turn, and polish. SHARP TOOLS are a must & patience. This stuff blows out/chips easily. (at least from my experience with it). They do look great when you complete a pen.

Good luck with them, I'm going to be getting some soon.



Very cool looking blanks. They would look stunning on any pen, but I bet they are rough on your tools. Has anyone tried turning anything like these before? Any tips?