Training Videos
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Assembly of the Thank-you and Diamond Knurl Ballpoint Pen Kits-Body Twist
Summary In this instructional video, Ed from Exotic Blanks provides a detailed guide on assembling the Thank You Ballpoint Pen, emphasizing that it operates differently from other pen designs, specifically...
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Assembly of a Baron/Sedona Pen Kit
Summary In this video tutorial, Ed from Exotic Blanks provides a step-by-step guide on how to assemble a Baron Fountain Pen. Acknowledging that the written instructions may be unclear, Ed...
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Assembly of a "Junior-series" Pen Kit
Summary In this instructional video, the presenter provides a comprehensive guide on assembling a pen kit, specifically the Junior Herald from Daya Com. The process begins with disassembling the central...
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Making an Acrylic Pen - A Beginners Tutorial
Summary In this video tutorial, Ed from Exotic Blanks shares his insights on turning acrylic, specifically focusing on techniques beneficial for beginners. He emphasizes the importance of using the right...
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Filling the centerband with "Crushed Opal" part 2
Summary In this instructional video, the presenter demonstrates the process of creating a Bandit pen, focusing on the assembly and finishing techniques involved. The video begins with an introduction to...
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Filling the centerband with "Crushed Opal" part 1
Summary In this instructional video, the presenter demonstrates a creative technique for customizing pens using a lathe and various materials, particularly focusing on gemstones and CA glue (cyanoacrylate adhesive). The...
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Creating a mandrel for turning centerband
Summary Ed from Exotic Blanks shows how to create a mandrel for the Band-It center band, focusing on achieving the correct dimensions for a proper fit. Highlights 🛠️ Ed introduces...
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How to Turn a Pen Part 8 - Buffing the Pen Blank
In this eighth video of the “How-To” series by Ed from Exotic Blanks, the focus is on the buffing process for pen blanks.
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How to Turn a Pen Part 7 - Sanding and Turning the Pen Blank
In this informative video, Ed from Exotic Blanks guides viewers through the process of turning and sanding a blank, primarily focusing on pen making.
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How to Turn a Pen Part 6 - Squaring the Pen Blank
Summary In this segment of the “How To” series, Ed from Exotic Blanks demonstrates the technique of squaring a pen blank that has already been partially turned. He emphasizes the...
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How to Turn a Pen Part 5 - Turning the Pen Blank
In this installment of Exotic Blanks’ “How To” series, Ed guides viewers through the process of turning a pen blank on a lathe.
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How to Turn a Pen Part 4 - Prepping the Pen Blank
In this video, the host, an expert from Exotic Blanks, presents the fourth installment of a “how-to” series focused on the preparation of blanks for turning.