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Learn to turn and sell custom-made pens that are both practical and beautiful! From choosing a lathe to pen turning basics and even selling your work, Barry Gross's guide has everything you need to master the basics and then take your skills a step further. Also included is a section on casting your own acrylic pen bodies, so you can customize by embedding your own artwork and memorabilia. Instructions for turning pens made from resin, Corian, InLace, antler, and other materials is included. New to this edition is expanded information on what makes a good pen, selecting materials, and tool maintenance, as well as 7 new projects and an updated gallery featuring gorgeous pens made by master pen makers.