{"product_id":"teacher-pen-blanks","title":"Teacher Pen Blanks","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeacher Pen Blank by John U\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelebrate the teachers who \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003einspire, educate, encourage, and empower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with this beautifully detailed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeacher Pen Blank by John U\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Designed especially for educators, this colorful blank brings together classic symbols of teaching and learning in a rich, wraparound design that creates a meaningful handmade pen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the center of the artwork, the bold \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTEACHERS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e design is surrounded by familiar classroom imagery, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebooks, an apple, globe, chalkboard, eyeglasses, flowers, and school supplies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Inspirational details such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Inspire, Educate, Empower”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reinforce the impact great teachers have on their students every day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLook closely and you'll discover even more details incorporated throughout the wraparound artwork. The stacked books feature words such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeach, Guide, Support, Encourage, Inspire, and Believe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—a wonderful representation of the many roles teachers take on inside and outside the classroom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe colorful artwork is protected beneath \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecrystal-clear resin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving the finished pen beautiful depth and allowing the intricate details to remain visible as the pen is turned. 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Carefully turn, sand, and polish the clear resin to reveal a brilliant, glass-like finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're creating a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeacher Appreciation Week gift\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, end-of-year present, retirement keepsake, graduation gift for a new educator, or a special thank-you for a favorite teacher, this blank makes a handmade pen that carries a message of genuine appreciation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eteacher and educator-themed pen blank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBold 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