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Highlights
Learn to use a lathe by turning wood and acrylic blocks into pens. Make several pens to take home.
About This Deal
Pen Turning - Learn to make custom pens on a lathe
Learn the techniques of turning wooden and acrylic blocks into beautiful, custom-made ink pens. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced woodworker, this class will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to create your own unique ink pens.
What You'll Learn:
- Basic wood turning techniques: Learn the basics of wood turning, including how to properly mount the wood or acrylic block on the lathe, how to make cuts, and how to shape the pen body.
- Cutting and preparing your wood pen turning blanks.
- Assembly and finishing: Learn how to assemble the pen components, including the ink refill and hardware, and how to finish your pen with sanding, polishing, and buffing.
What You'll Take Home:
- Your own custom-made ink pens: At the end of the class, you'll take home at least 2 unique ink pens, handcrafted by you! Show off your creations to friends and family, or even sell them as a fun hobby or side business.
- A new skill: With the knowledge and skills you'll gain from this class, you'll be able to make custom-made ink pens for years to come. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to continue learning and exploring new techniques and designs with our wood turning membership options.
Duration: The class is up to 4 hours long and takes place on any available evening or weekend in our workshop.
Prerequisites: No prior experience is necessary
Safety: Must wear jeans, long sleeved shirt, close-toed shoes and be prepared to wear a face shield and apron. You will be standing at the workbench during the workshop.
Advanced Workshop - Making your own pens and acrylic blanks
This is a 3 day workshop over non-consecutive days
Day 1 you learn how to make and prep wood blanks as well as how to cast your own acrylic blanks using pressure as well as vacuum chambers.
Day 2 you will open the chambers, prep your blanks and get everything ready to turn your blanks into pens. You will also turn the wood blanks you prepped into pens.
Day 3 you will then turn the acrylic blanks you made into colorful, exciting new pens!
Fine Print
Promotional value expires 180 days after purchase. Amount paid never expires.
Must be 18 or older. Limit 4 per person(s), may buy 2 additional as gift(s). Valid only for option purchased. Not valid with other offers or promotions. May be repurchased every 30 days.
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About Libertyville Maker Space, Inc
Libertyville Maker Space is a 3,000 square foot facility to provides tools and education in various arts - wood, glass, photography, laser cutting/engraving and ceramics. We also provide space and tools for artists and wood workworkers to use on an hourly, daily, weekly or monthly basis. Location: 1070 E Park Avenue (Rt 176) in Lilbertyville Illinois
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