{"product_id":"mother-nature-alumilite-pen-blanks","title":"Mother Nature Alumilite Pen Blanks","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMother Nature Pen Blank – Forest Botanicals in Fall Color Resin. By John U\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring the rich colors and organic textures of the forest into your next turning project with our \u003cstrong\u003eMother Nature Pen Blank\u003c\/strong\u003e. This distinctive cast blank combines \u003cstrong\u003ereal acorn caps, small twigs, and assorted forest botanicals\u003c\/strong\u003e with a dramatic blend of deep autumn-inspired resin colors, creating a truly one-of-a-kind material for custom pens and other small turning projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe swirling mixture of \u003cstrong\u003eburnt orange, russet red, earthy brown, golden yellow, and forest green\u003c\/strong\u003e surrounds the natural embedded materials, giving the blank remarkable depth and visual movement. 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