Almost forgot to post this set

[pshib]

Customer wanted a Dallas themed pen. Done in polymer clay and a CA finish. Both are gatsby pens and one now has a Schmidt pencil adapter. I've learned the hard way that the twist pencils have a 99% failure rate. Also learned that I should require a 50% down payment for all custom work.

 

[thewishman]

Looking good.

 

[longbeard]

Those look great, nice job.



Harry (not getting paid is not great) M

 

[gimpy]

Yes, I learned the hard way also, get a deposit
at least enough to cover you expenses

 

[pshib]

Glad y'all like them. I haven't gotten good at making canes but free form clay work is fun....clay is cheap too....very large profit margin with it.

 

[pshib]

Here's the other half of the order

At least I sold this set.

 

[OZturner]

Beautiful Pens, and a hard lesson learnt.
I feel for you.
Hope you have a Great New Year,
Brian.

 

[mikespenturningz]

I guess I have been very lucky in that I have not been stuck for a custom pen. I usually just take the order and make the pen. If someone doesn't take the pen I can always post it. I use all the same hardware on almost all of my pens now so it isn't a big deal. I wouldn't think of it as being burned. Maybe the person that ordered them fell on very hard times? Maybe just the busy season has left them a bit out of touch. I have had this problem with several of my orders. I made the orders at a bad time of the year when others were busy. I still have 2 orders outstanding that I am sure will get delivered after the holiday confusion is finally over.

These are beautiful pens and you will not have any problem at all moving them, they are beautiful.

 

[pshib]

The acrylic set sold right away and I know lots of people that like the Dallas set. Most of what I sell is custom.....almost everything I make ahead of time ends up as presents.

 

[mikespenturningz]

The acrylic set sold right away and I know lots of people that like the Dallas set. Most of what I sell is custom.....almost everything I make ahead of time ends up as presents.

I sell a few custom orders but most of what I sell is in my stock. I think I have somewhere around 260 pens in stock right now and am planning to bring that up to 400 or so this year including sales. Pen making is great fun and I really love making them. Sometimes keeping up is tough though.

I also use my pens as presents that also is great fun.

 

[termitedave]

Those are some Great looking pens.
David