Pen Blank - Mica Pearl - Healing Waters
Item: MCHWPB
Product Description
This design is a feast to the eye! It provides a remarkable new and original look to your project.
Approximate measurements 3/4" x 3/4" x 5"
Colour and pattern may vary slightly from the pictured blank, due to the manufacturing process.
Please note, mica pearl can be a brittle material to work with. On close inspection, chipped edges are visible on the blank which shows the potential brittle nature of the material.
It is recommended:
- Cut a mica pearl blank ¼” longer rather than the 1/8” you would normally practice, as this will help keep the blank useable.
- If the drill bit breaks through the bottom, it may chip, therefore it is advised that you drill slowly to avoid this from happening.
- Cut it back, or use your barrel trimmer to remove the excess.
- When turning, it is recommended to use a scraper rather than a gouge to prevent the gouge edge digging into the material and chipping or breaking the blank.
This will take longer than normal, but on the plus side, once finished and polished, the results are stunning!
Customer Reviews
By Nigel Malpass on 28th April 2024
"My first two attempts were a disaster until Turners Retreat advised I needed to increase the speed of the lathe to over 2500 rpm. I found on my Axminster tools 355 lathe 3200 rpm to be ideal and produced a stunning pen. "

By Mr Tim watson on 12th February 2023
"Very brittle, I used a nicely sharp new carbide tool but as soon as I gently put the tool to the piece it literally shattered."

By Mrs E Ness on 13th February 2022
"First attempt with acrylic."

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