Eye-Popping Pens

Eye-popping pens

Laminated Pen Blanks

Few (if any) manufacturers have even tried to make blanks like this because producing a multi-stage lamination without excessive glue lines or voids proved almost impossible. Woodcraft’s found a manufacturer that has not only proven that it can be done, but also has created a complete line of fanciful pen blanks. Starting with thin strips of select domestic and exotic woods, the material is resawn and glued under high pressure, then sawn again, to create turn-friendly blanks containing from 40 to more than 100 separate pieces of wood. You might be able to replicate this technique on your own, but at this price, you won’t want to. 

The laminated line includes basket weaves, herringbones, and checkerboards—10 designs that are now available; an additional 10 styles will be available in the months ahead—but the only way to appreciate these names is by turning one and watching the rectangular lamination reveal the geometric complexity hidden within. Want to create a gift item with the so-called “wow” factor? Look no further.