Acrylic acetate pen blanks
Acrylic blanks are a fun and colourful alternative to working with wood. Here are a few tips we use in our shop to create a great-looking project every time:
- Paint the brass tube and the inside of the blank to keep the brass tube from showing through. We recommend a durable enamel paint. Once the paint is dry, test to see if your tube slides into the blank easily.
- Put your lathe speed on high (3,000 or higher). Use light cuts and sharp tools to turn the blank.
- Consider a negative rake round carbide cutter to reduce chipping and catches.
- Sand to 600 grit with sand paper or sanding mesh. Between each grit, stop the lathe, turn the blank by hand and sand in the opposite direction. This helps eliminate swirl marks. Wet sand with Micro Mesh from 1,500 to 12,000 grit.
- Dry the blank with a paper towel and apply a plastic polish like HUT Ultra Gloss with the lathe turning at low speed.
Acrylic pen blanks #02 - Black and White Pearl
Acrylic pen blanks #02 - Black and White Pearl |
AA-02
CAD $3.99
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Acrylic pen blanks #03 - Harley Flame
Acrylic pen blanks #03 - Harley Flame |
AA-03
CAD $3.99
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Acrylic pen blanks #04 - Volcanic Flame
Acrylic pen blanks #04 - Volcanic Flame |
AA-04
CAD $3.99
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Acrylic pen blanks #14 - Black Lightening
Acrylic pen blanks #14 - Black Lightening |
AA-14
CAD $3.99
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Acrylic pen blanks #14 - Black Lightening with spiral pattern
Acrylic pen blanks #14 - Black Lightening with spiral pattern |
AA-14-B
CAD $3.99
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Acrylic pen blanks #17 - Fire and Ice
Acrylic pen blanks #17 - Fire and Ice |
AA-17
CAD $3.99
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Acrylic pen blanks #25 - Solid Black
Acrylic pen blanks #25 - Solid Black |
AA-25
CAD $3.99
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Acrylic pen blanks #28 - Bumble Bee
Acrylic pen blanks #28 - Bumble Bee |
AA-28
CAD $3.99
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Acrylic pen blanks #29 - Stonewash Denim
Acrylic pen blanks #29 - Stonewash Denim |
AA-29
CAD $3.99
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Acrylic pen blanks #32 - Turquoise Aqua Wave
Acrylic pen blanks #32 - Turquoise Aqua Wave |
AA-32
CAD $3.99
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Acrylic pen blanks #34 - Outrageous Orange
Acrylic pen blanks #34 - Outrageous Orange |
AA-34
CAD $4.99
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Acrylic pen blanks #48 - Liquid Lava
Acrylic pen blanks #48 - Liquid Lava |
AA-48
CAD $3.99
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Acrylic pen blanks #51 - Gray Marble
Acrylic pen blanks #51 - Gray Marble |
AA-51
CAD $3.99
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Acrylic pen blanks #576 - Strawberry Daiquiri
Acrylic pen blanks #576 - Strawberry Daiquiri |
AA-576
CAD $4.99
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Acrylic pen blanks #615 - Water Dragon
Acrylic pen blanks #615 - Water Dragon |
AA-615
CAD $3.99
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Acrylic pen blanks #616 - Cloud Burst
Acrylic pen blanks #616 - Cloud Burst |
AA-616
CAD $3.99
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Acrylic pen blanks #617 - Solid Red
Acrylic pen blanks #617 - Solid Red |
AA-617
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Acrylic pen blanks #618 - Solid Blue
Acrylic pen blanks #618 - Solid Blue |
AA-618
CAD $3.99
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Acrylic pen blanks #619 - Solid Purple
Acrylic pen blanks #619 - Solid Purple |
AA-619
CAD $3.99
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Acrylic pen blanks #620 - Peppermint twist
Acrylic pen blanks #620 - Peppermint twist |
AA-620
CAD $3.99
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Acrylic pen blanks #301 - Cinnamon Swirl
Acrylic pen blanks #301 - Cinnamon Swirl |
AA-301
CAD $3.99
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