Aloha Pens & Thingz
I produce unique handmade Pens and crafts. Follow me as I learn to turn! Some of my turnings are available on my Etsy Store: Alohapensandthingz. Enjoy!
Supporting our local elementary school at their winter fest craft fair. If local come on down to Brooklyn Park Elementary School and support local craft vendors.
Today’s spoils for my last day of vacation. Prepping for 2 craft shows this weekend. The two blanks on the end along with the rollerball are from the Diamond Knurl pen components are from the last blank is a tartan inspired blank of my own design.
A little time in the shop last night. New M3 blank from turned out beautifully.
Been awhile but time to start making for the the Christmas season of shows.
I love scratches from my new sister!!!!
Been a bit since I’ve turned a pen so tonight’s spoils.
All setup for Ferndale Days. Awesome spot, first space next to the stage.
Trying to keep myself out of trouble.. some turning over the last few days.
Almost with this attempt…a few mistakes but getting there.
Setup for Marley Station Mall Market. Those local, come out and support some great vendors and enjoy the carnival.
All setup for the NCHS craft and vendor show.
Finally trying the new press. Some minor adjustments but worked well with the layered leather.
Blanks drilled, tubes painted…epoxy tomorrow. Maybe turn next week.
Yesterday’s turnings, both blanks made by one is a Sierra, one is an Aero. Then three blanks I cast..
Current casting attempt under pressure and next blank to turn standing by on the lathe…
A little late, but the projects from the end of 2022. Trying to do some casting in 2023.
Last project of 2022, and first project of 2023. Happy New Year everyone!
Setup at South River High School with my wife. Power Hawks Robotics Club..so far doing well.
Another seam ripper for the show, this weekend..
First one done, gave me some trouble getting the tool marks out but I like the colors. Blank is from
New toy to play with, and seam ripper number one. Still need to wet sand and polish.
When the coordinator of your next show asks if you will have any seam rippers….you make sure you have a few extra seam rippers…
North County High School craft fair with my better half.
Well after almost 5 years my first return. My daughter left me the pen I made for her graduation with a note to please fix. So after a couple days it is returned to its owner.
Been a while but a quick new leather project.. starting to get some clean edges…still need some work.