Using The NeJe Laser
Steve Margison

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Sales And Marketing
Ed Brown

Many penturners “retire” after about 2 years. Why? They have already given pens to all their family, friends and passers-by!! Not much point in making them, if there is no where to go with the finished products!!

Ed sold pens at Art&Craft shows from 1995 to 2010. Thousands of pens! Now, he is sharing some of his methods in person-to-person selling. How to get people into your booth, how to start a conversation that will lead into discussing pens. Pricing strategy for pens, focusing on “gift” market.

In addition, the presentation will talk about selling on the internet on your own website or Etsy or any other “store framework”. We cover, briefly, staging your products and taking pictures, as well as creating persuasive text. So, if you want to get beyond, “Wanna buy a pen?”, spend an hour or so with Ed. Bring your questions!!

Laser Cutting Pen Blanks
Ken Nelsen

Want to see how these blanks are actually made? Well you have the chance to talk to an expert. The pioneer in this technology.

Using a 3D Printer In Pen Making
Dean Charlier

Materials (PLA, etc) for 3d printing
Design options (software, etc)
Printers (very limited, but will describe types, etc)
What 3d printing can be GREAT at
What 3d printing can't do
Pen Blanks / other 3d printed items for the pen turner

Custom Pen Patterns on a Rose Engine
Scott Barrett

This session will demonstrate the technique of decorating a pen barrel on a Lindow Rose Engine. We will discuss blank preparation, machine setup, and pattern choices. In the allotted time I will take the audience through the entire machining process. A brief introduction to machining all metal blanks will also be addressed.

This demonstration is not intended to suggest every pen maker needs a rose engine, but rather serves as a view into the possibilities that the rose engine has to offer in the area of pen making.

Stabization
Curtis O. Seebeck

Everything you want to know about stabilization by the owner of TurnTex.com. Curtis is one of the leading authorites on wood stabilization.

Blanks Preperation
Stabilization Juice
Vacuum Chambers
Vacuums
Tinting
Everything You Want To Know

From Beginner To Professional In 90 Minutes
Mark Dreyer

All skill levels are welcome – Everyone starts with making a traditional wooden pen. But it does not need to end there. The key to the process is challenging yourself to do something new and branch out. We will take wood to a new level.

Part 1:
Topics include the entire process from blank selection or creation, drilling, gluing, turning, finishing, and assembly. We will look at numerous finishing techniques and the challenges of each – from simple buffing to CA and many in between. Working with all the basic tools and jigs used in the process.

Part 2:
Now taking the wood pen to the next steps – coloring, bleaching and segmenting wood. We will discuss the different techniques to make your work standout above the rest.

Part 3:
Turning alternative materials. Acrylic Blanks, Acrylester Blanks, Deer Antler, Coffee Beans, Mother Of Pearl, Aluminum, Polymer Clay, Snake Skins, Half Wood / Half Plastic.

There are numerous steps to creating the perfect pen. Your tools and techniques are just as important as that perfect kit or piece of wood .

Turning Using Carbide Tools
Chris Caliendo

Easy Wood Tools will be demonstrating the quality and versatility of their turning tools to handle wood, hybrid and man-made materials, from pens to bowls with the same great tools. They will answer questions and show how Easy Wood Tools makes turning fun, effective and well, easy.

Turning a closed end all wood executive pen using a Grabber mandrel
Jim Harrington

How to create an executive desk pen and holder set. The pen will only have a 2mm hole for the tip of the Cross cartridge. The only metal in the pen will be two 7mm tubes, the Cross ink cartridge and the transmission. The exterior of the pen and the holder will be all wood, no metal showing.

Kitless On A Metal Lathe
Lewis Schrader

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All Abount Casting
John Underhill

If you’ve ever wanted to make a cool color swirled blanks, have a custom logo or photograph pen, or maybe a hybrid wood, pinecone or something new mixed with resin, then this is for you. No two casters do everything the same. Even with using the same material, results can vary based on how you do what you do from mixing, pouring, to cutting. My goal is to give you the understanding to try and the inspiration to find what works for you.

This is designed for everyone from beginner to experienced, this is everything you need to know about casting to get you creating your own one of kind blanks.

Topics Covered:

Setting up your own casting area – practical and safety
Understanding resin types and selecting the best for your project
Selecting the best mold for the job – vertical vs block – commercial vs recycled
Essential tools and utensils needed
Usable materials - where to find them- preparation prior to pouring
Resin handling – storing, mixing, and pouring
What works for me, my supplies, resources, and inspirations

Custom Pen Patterns on a Rose Engine - Metal Blanks
Scott Barrett

This session will demonstrate the technique of decorating a pen barrel on a Lindow Rose Engine. We will discuss blank preparation, machine setup, and pattern choices. In the allotted time I will take the audience through the entire machining process. A brief introduction to machining all metal blanks will also be addressed.

Metal Lathe
Lewis Schrader

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Pen Kit Modifications
John Underhill

Everything you wanted to know about kit modifications
Finials
Mixing and Matching
Embedded Objects