Honeybee Ballpoint Pen Kits

Craft a pen that buzzes with character using the Honeybee Ballpoint Pen Kit — a two-tube twist design wrapped in nature's most beloved theme from tip to cap. The clip features a finely detailed honeybee and honey dipper, the finial replicates a 3D honeycomb hive, a raised honeycomb center band gives the barrel a tactile focal point, and the nib is engraved with honeybees to carry the theme all the way to the writing tip. For turners who want their work to tell a story, the Honeybee kit delivers five distinct design elements in a single pen.

What truly sets the Honeybee apart is how well it pairs with complementary blanks for a honey harvest theme. Reach for honeycomb-patterned acrylics, amber stabilized wood, or floral castings, and you'll have a finished pen that looks like it was designed as a matched set. It's a consistent crowd-pleaser at craft fairs, a natural fit for beekeeping enthusiasts, and one of the easiest conversation-starters in any display case.

Features

• Five-point honeybee theme — clip, honey dipper, 3D hive finial, raised honeycomb center band, and engraved honeybee nib make this unlike any other pen kit on the market.

• Raised honeycomb center band adds tactile texture and a distinctive visual break between the upper and lower barrels.

• 3D honeybee hive finial for a show-stopping cap that customers notice from across the table.

• Honey dipper & honeybee clip — intricate detail that elevates this beyond a novelty into a true collector's piece.

• Two-tube twist mechanism for smooth, reliable ballpoint deployment with a satisfying action.

• Parker-style refill included — ready to write straight out of the box; upgrade to a Schmidt EasyFlow 9000 for a premium writing experience.

• Pairs beautifully with honeycomb, amber, floral, and natural wood blanks for a fully cohesive, theme-matched presentation.

• Great for beginners — straightforward two-tube assembly with clear instructions and widely available tooling.

Instructions

Honeybee Ballpoint Pen Kit Instructions

Tooling Requirements

• Mandrel: 7mm Adjustable or Long Mandrel

• Drill Bit (Cap Blank): 10mm

• Drill Bit (Body Blank): 25/64"

• Bushings: Bushings — Honeybee Pen Kit (DKB-HB509BU, 3-piece set)

Mix & Match:

Combine the Honeybee Ballpoint Pen Kit with any other single pen kits to unlock the highest discount levels!

Kit Includes

• Pen components (blank not included)

• Two brass tubes

• Parker-style ballpoint refill (included)

Specifications

• Style: Ballpoint

• Mechanism: Two-tube twist

• Design Detail: Full honeybee theme — honeybee & honey dipper clip, 3D honeycomb hive finial, raised honeycomb center band, engraved honeybee nib

• Blank Size: Minimum ¾" × ¾" × 5 (two blanks required)

• Drill Sizes: 10mm (cap blank) & 25/64" (body blank)

• Refill Type: Parker-style ballpoint (included); Schmidt EasyFlow 9000 compatible upgrade (sold separately)

Why Turners Love This Kit

• Five layers of honeybee detail make this the most theme-complete novelty kit in the lineup — customers recognize it instantly.

• Matches perfectly with honeycomb acrylic, amber stabilized blanks, and floral castings for a gallery-worthy set.

• Straightforward two-tube twist assembly — approachable for newer turners while still producing a high-end result.

• A proven top-seller at craft fairs, beekeeping events, and farmers markets — the kind of pen people pick up, show their friends, and buy on the spot.