polymer clay pens

[fireflex8263]

I have recently looked into making clay pens and am curious. Can the blanks be turned down or is it too brittle. I haven't found a very in detail article on the process. I found one by a search, but it is sort of vague. Would someone mind looking at this site and let me know if it is close. And maybe expand on the details. Thanks I really appreciate it. www.polymerclaycentral.com/claypen.html

Troy

 

[Doghouse]

Contact YoYo Spin, he published an artical in woodturning design (issue 2 I think)

No it is not too brittle, but if made too thin and rolled around the tube in layers, it may flake off some while turning... It is much better to be thick.

 

[YoYoSpin]

You'll find a four-page how-to article on Polymer Clay pen making in issue 2 of Woodturning Design magazine. Here's a link to where to pick up a copy: http://www.woodturningdesign.com/issues/backissues.html