Pen Making Kits For Amatuer Custom Pens
When you hear that something is “custom” you know that whatever the item, it will be a special, one of a kind article. Custom means hand crafted, unique design, quality, and a higher price point, and worth it. Discerning buyers of custom automobiles, clothes, homes, or watches know they’re purchasing something apart from the rest. Those who purchase custom hand turned pens as a gift for themselves or someone else know they are getting a one of uniquely special writing instrument.
Because custom handmade pens combine art, skill, and utility, what results is a custom ink pen that is both artful and functional. For generations, when this exceptional writing instrument is pulled from a breast pocket, a purse, or briefcase it will be notice and noted.
Custom fountain pens are fashioned from all sorts of materials, but usually, they’re crafted from special woods. Skilled craftsmen create custom pens by turning the wood on a lathe and using fine chisels, special polishers and buffers, and applying specifically formulated stains and resins. This is a multi-step process as in any other custom art form, and the art takes years to learn.
Barry Gross is a fine artisan of custom wood pens. Gross has over 30 years experience in crafting custom wood turned pens; however, he is also an expert in teaching the craft. Words such as captivating, inspired, and exquisite are used to describe the award winning, custom made Barry Gross pens. His pens are prized by statesmen and other discriminating pen owners and collectors. Owners of a BG Artforms pen can expect comments of admiration and just a little obsession.
Barry Gross provides all the things needed for the custom pen makers, novice or expert alike. Besides offering his custom pens on his custom pen website, BG Artforms, he also sells pen making supplies. If you imagine yourself a pen maker and want to explore this art form, you will find the entire pen turning supplies required along with his books and DVD’s explaining the process. Additionally, you will find pen turning kits, and pen blanks. Anything you need in the way of pen kits, and pen making supplies and pen making instructions can be found on BG Artforms.
You can look at the fine pens Barry Gross has turned out, and learn more about him. Look for Barry Gross at local woodworking shows and in periodicals dedicated to custom pen making.
Making Customized Pens from scratch is an enjoyable experience. All that you need are Acrylic Pen Blanks to begin creating your own masterpiece. Barry Gross is an artisan with over 30 years of varied experience working in several diverse media. Barry is inspired by nature and loves the texture and rich feel of each piece of exotic wood that he turns.