{"product_id":"walnut-shell-alumilite-pen-blanks","title":"Walnut Shell Alumilite Pen Blanks","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalnut Shells in Black Alumilite Pen Blank – by John Underhill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurn something truly different with this striking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalnut Shells in Black Alumilite Pen Blank by John Underhill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Made with pieces of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereal walnut shell embedded in rich black Alumilite resin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this unique casting creates an eye-catching organic pattern filled with natural curves, openings, and irregular shapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe warm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egolden-brown tones of the walnut shells\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stand out dramatically against the deep black resin, creating exceptional contrast from every angle. Because genuine walnut shells are used in each casting, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno two blanks will ever be exactly alike\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Every finished pen will reveal its own arrangement of natural shell fragments and intricate details as the blank is turned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-1\/8\" long x 7\/8\" square\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this generously sized blank provides plenty of material for a wide variety of pen kits. It is especially attractive on larger-bodied pens where more of the unusual walnut shell pattern can be displayed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Underhill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this specialty blank is an excellent choice for pen turners looking for something beyond a traditional acrylic or wood blank.\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\u003eMade with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereal walnut shells embedded in black Alumilite resin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDramatic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egolden-brown and black color contrast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural shell shapes create an intricate, organic pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery blank is unique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e due to the natural walnut shell inclusions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerously sized for a wide variety of pen styles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent choice for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarger-bodied fountain pens, rollerballs, and ballpoints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlumilite resin turns and polishes to a beautiful smooth finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned and cast by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Underhill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMakes a distinctive choice for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecustom pens, gifts, and craft show projects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom handcrafted pens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFountain pens and rollerballs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarger-bodied pen kits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExecutive and gift pens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNature-inspired projects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnique gifts for woodworkers and outdoors enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCraft show and gallery pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePen turners looking for an unusual alternative to traditional acrylic blanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Walnut Shells \u0026amp; Alumilite Resin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResin Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInclusions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Genuine Walnut Shells\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-1\/8\" x 7\/8\" x 7\/8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransparency:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low \/ Opaque\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rectangular\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood for Threading:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e John Underhill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Random – each blank will vary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Per Each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurning Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause these blanks combine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enatural walnut shell with Alumilite resin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, you will be turning materials with different densities within the same blank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esharp tools and light, controlled cuts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid aggressive cuts, particularly when approaching exposed shell inclusions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enegative-rake carbide cutter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can be especially helpful with mixed-material blanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrill carefully and clear chips frequently to prevent excess heat buildup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSand progressively through fine grits to smooth both the resin and walnut shell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish with your favorite \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eacrylic\/resin polishing system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for a deep, glossy surface. (We recommend the Gluboost system)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with other embedded-material blanks, take your time—the intricate pattern becomes increasingly dramatic as the blank is turned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose a John Underhill Walnut Shell Blank?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Underhill is known for creating unusual blanks that transform unexpected materials into memorable writing instruments. 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