Hi all,I am Pat from Cambridge.

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I would just like to introduce myself to all.
I am Pat and I have been turning pens for a year now.
What a rewarding and relaxing activity it is.
I took pen making up a month after my father passed away last year.
It was a hobby to him and he loved making different pens.
I wanted to carry on his craft and have quickly learned through online video's and have hosted a couple of craft fairs in Cambridge selling them.
I never tire of the lovely comments people make about how beautiful the pen's and perfume dabbers are.
I have just started making my own acrylic blanks and purchased a pressure pot to keep them bubble free.
It is always a surprise when mixing different colours and ingredients to the acrylics as to what comes out.
They always look fantastic.
I have added Coffee bean's, Pasta, Pot Purri, and glitters.
If anyone has tried any other things that they think I should give a try I would appreciate suggestions.
Looking forward to hearing from you and picking up some hints and tips in the forums.
Pat Carter.
 
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Welcome from Texas, Pat. I'm sorry about the loss of your father, but it is great that you are carrying on his hobby. I am sure it will bring you many great memories of him.

I hope you will join in on some of the activities & contests in our upcoming BASH celebration. Let me know if you have any questions.

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Ligget said:
Welcome to the IAP from Scotland!
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Hi Mark
I Thank you for your welcome to I.A.P
I also had a look at your site and must say it is very nice.
I am sorry your health is not good but am pleased and completely understand the therapeutic benefits of this hobby.
I noted that you have used Antler in your pen making.
This is a material that I have never tried.
It is hard to get a hold of in Cambridge.
I originate from Dunfermline and have family now in Glenrothes.
I do try to get up there at least twice a year to see my mum.
My Day Brian passed away last May and he loved making pen's.
If you ever have a surplus of antler you would like to sell I would love to purchase some from you so that I can try turning it.
If not no worries.
It is nice to hear from someone with a similar interest.
Keep in touch.
Pat.
 
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Welcome Pat.
Some of the larger pet stores here sell antler for dogs to chew. Probably from deer and elk farms. A long shot in your neck of the woods but you might try looking at the ones in your area to see if they sell them too.
 
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G'Day Pat, and welcome to IAP.

Carrying on with your Fathers hobby is a great way to remember him. Well done mate!

I hope you get some replies to your query about other mediums to include in acrylic blanks. I would also like to get involved in making my own blanks as well.

Dave.
 
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