Identify This Blank (Exotic Blanks)

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Mortalis

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Can someone please identify this blank used for the steampunk pump crank pen that is listed on Exotic Blanks website?
My wife saw these pens and fell in love but she really likes this blank.
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That would probably be more like identifying who made the blank than what blank it is. Anything you find like that will be a custom made blank. There are those here that make them. @JohnU comes to mind.
 
That's a a "stock" photo by Penn State. Often times companies show off a finished pen when selling the sets. The blanks are sometimes available but not always.
 
jttheclockman said:
That is a Penn State kit not an exotic blank kit. Who makes their pens I have no idea. Exotic sells PSI kits. Maybe you can ask them
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So, I asked, here is their response.

Q: What blank was used to make the sample pen illustrated on this page? The turquoise blue with the assortment of watch parts?
A: That is a watch parts blnk. It is made by gluing watch parts to a tube and casting a clear resin blank around it.
By Store Owner

Me thinking: (Insert snide response here)
 
Mortalis said:
So, I asked, here is their response.

Q: What blank was used to make the sample pen illustrated on this page? The turquoise blue with the assortment of watch parts?
A: That is a watch parts blnk. It is made by gluing watch parts to a tube and casting a clear resin blank around it.
By Store Owner

Me thinking: (Insert snide response here)
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That sure did not help. I am sure every vendor has people that make samples for their catalogs. I use to make samples for a scrollsawing magazine. They may have a few people working for them. Good luck.
 
I've seen watch part pen blanks like that over at Turner's Warehouse. I get the impression it's just a guy making them individually and selling them through TW. Stock seems to vary wildly, from what I can tell, at the time of posting this comment, there's only one of them currently in stock.

www.turnerswarehouse.com

Watch Part Blanks | Turners Warehouse

Elevate your pen making with our Watch Part Blanks. Featuring vintage watch parts and dials, these blanks bring a touch of elegance and old world charm to your designs. Create unique and sophisticated pens that will stand out from the rest.
www.turnerswarehouse.com
 
Mortalis said:
Most likely a one off blank then!
Can/Do you make blanks like that?
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Yes probably made just for the picture. I make blanks like that but I haven't made them with blue backgrounds. Most of mine are called "Industrial" at Exoticblanks, with more detail. When I get some free time I can play with colored backgrounds but for now mine are more like this…
I make them for sierra, jr, and steampunk sets.
 

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Last March, Kate posted an Apollo Fountain pen she made from a similar colored watch parts blank. She included information on where she acquired the blank in the post. I admired the pen so much that I made a printout and have it hanging on the wall of fame in my shop. Click Here to Link to the Post! - Dave
 
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