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These blanks turn beautifully - here are some tips for best results:
Always use razor-sharp tools and take very light cuts. Aggressive cuts increase the risk of chipping.
When gluing pen tubes into these blanks, make sure the brass tube is thoroughly coated with thick cyanoacrylate glue. Any spot that is not fully covered with glue is likely to let go as you approach final diameter during turning.
To get the best results, we strongly recommend painting both the brass pen tube (from your kit) and the inside of the drilled hole before gluing the tube in place. Otherwise, the brass tube may show through the material. The paint colour you choose can slightly affect the final look of the blank. We suggest using a durable enamel paint, easily found at most hobby stores.
Finish Pearlux blanks the same way you would an acrylic. Start with the lowest grit of Abranet mesh and work your way up to the highest. Use light pressure and let the mesh do the work. Move the sheet around to different areas as you go to prevent heat. Follow this with successive grits of Micro Mesh; we recommend wet sanding, which will create a slurry that is perfect for getting a flawless finish and avoiding fine scratches in the acrylic. Then finish with a plastic polish of your choice.
Two different lengths available: standard pen blank length of approximately 5" (127 mm) and longer options for bespoke pen makers that are 8-3/8" (213 mm) long.
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