{"product_id":"gilded-moons-acrylic-pen-blanks","title":"Gilded Moons Acrylic Pen Blanks","description":"\u003ch3\u003eGilded Moons Acrylic Pen Blanks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a touch of \u003cstrong\u003ecelestial elegance and shimmering gold\u003c\/strong\u003e to your next pen turning project with our \u003cstrong\u003eGilded Moons Acrylic Pen Blanks\u003c\/strong\u003e. These striking blanks combine layers of \u003cstrong\u003ecolorful crescent and \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eother-shaped acrylic pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e with scattered \u003cstrong\u003emetallic gold flakes\u003c\/strong\u003e, all suspended in\u003c\/span\u003e a clear resin matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overlapping shapes create wonderful depth throughout the blank, while the irregular gold flakes catch the light from different angles. 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Reverse painting the tube hold is strongly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in a collection of rich colors ranging from sophisticated \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Black\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAmethyst Purple\u003c\/strong\u003e to brilliant \u003cstrong\u003eSapphire Blue, Ruby Red, and Golden Sun\u003c\/strong\u003e, Gilded Moons make an eye-catching choice for \u003cstrong\u003eballpoint pens, rollerballs, fountain pens, mechanical pencils, and other small turning projects\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful \u003cstrong\u003ecrescent and other-shaped acrylic pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e suspended in clear resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccented with scattered \u003cstrong\u003emetallic gold flakes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique \u003cstrong\u003elayered, dimensional appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern changes and becomes more detailed as the blank is turned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold accents provide attractive \u003cstrong\u003esparkle and contrast\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in \u003cstrong\u003eeight distinctive colors\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for both \u003cstrong\u003esingle-barrel and double-barrel pen kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolishes to a \u003cstrong\u003esmooth, glass-like high-gloss finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery blank has its own unique arrangement of crescents and gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent choice for \u003cstrong\u003egift pens, display pens, craft-show projects, and special occasion pens\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMix \u0026amp; Match\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMix \u0026amp; Match Gilded Moons Acrylic Pen Blanks with other eligible pen blanks and pen kits to reach the best available ExoticBlanks discount levels.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGilded Moons Color Collection\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've given each color its own name while keeping the entire collection together under the \u003cstrong\u003eGilded Moons\u003c\/strong\u003e series:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMidnight\u003c\/strong\u003e – Deep black crescents with brilliant gold accents for a dramatic black-and-gold appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e – Rich blue crescents paired with gold for a bold, jewel-like combination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMocha\u003c\/strong\u003e – Warm chocolate-brown crescents with contrasting gold accents for a classic, sophisticated look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTangerine\u003c\/strong\u003e – Vibrant orange crescents with shimmering gold for a warm, energetic appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmethyst\u003c\/strong\u003e – Rich purple crescents accented with gold for an elegant, regal combination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuby\u003c\/strong\u003e – Vibrant red to ruby-colored crescents with scattered gold for a rich, dramatic finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePearl\u003c\/strong\u003e – Soft white crescents and gold accents for a clean, elegant appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGolden Sun\u003c\/strong\u003e – Warm yellow and golden crescents complemented by metallic gold flakes for a bright, cheerful finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the acrylic pieces and gold flakes are \u003cstrong\u003erandomly distributed within each blank\u003c\/strong\u003e, no two Gilded Moons blanks will turn out exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Gilded Moons Look Even Better After Turning\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe square blank only gives you a preview of what is hidden inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs material is removed during turning, the lathe cuts through the crescent shapes at \u003cstrong\u003edifferent depths and angles\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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