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John Underhill
John had won many awards for his feather designs, including being judged top in his field by representatives of Pen World Magazine, Wood Turning Design and the American Assoc. of Wood turners.
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Mark Dreyer
Mark been making pens for the past 20 years, starting back when the exotic woods were Kingwood and a very rare piece of cocobolo put on a gold slimline. The finish was wax sticks that you would press against the wood as hard as you could and then buff out with a cotton towel.
Mark has been demoing nationally, regionally, and locally in the Chicagoland area. He recently demoed at the AAW National symposium in Atlanta (2016) and Portland (2018).
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Ed Brown
Owner ExoticBlanks.com. Ed has been in the pen making business for over 30 years. His skill as a turner and knowledge of the industry is never shadowed.
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Necklace Pendant
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Customization Options With A Laser
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Color Casting
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The Best Finish for Your Pens: Subjective Observation (Fake News) vs. Objective Data (Real Science)
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Differentiating Yourself Without Casting
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Beginning Pen Making
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Casting Hybrids and Embedded objects
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Sharpening Your Turning (and a few other) Tools
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Fountain Pens 101
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Wig Stand
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Inside Out Ornament
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Understanding Kitless
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Small Turnings For Other Parts Of The House
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Pen kit autopsy
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