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Gemstone Pen Blanks

Precautions to be observed when turning any pen blank material:

Use very sharp tools while turning and take light cuts.
Wear face and eye protection and keep observers away from the turning area.
DO NOT turn at excessive speeds.

Gemstone pen blanks are whole new 'ballgame'. They are hard, dense, heavy and are not for beginners. However, Gemstone is one of the most beautiful materials that you can work with! It takes an incredible shine when properly finished and any pen you make from it will say "Wow!".

These blanks are made from 85% real stone that has been beaten to a pulp, reconstituted with resins and formed into blocks and sheets. These blocks and sheets are then cut into pen blanks and that is where we come in - we supply you with this beautiful material! These blanks are not inexpensive - "You get what you pay for". However, you will be be heard saying "Look at this!" numerous times after making pens from this material.

Sharp high speed steel tools are an absolute must. If you have a metal turning lathe - great - you're ahead of the game. If you are impatient and in a hurry - pass on this material. If you want to make pens that will make people stop dead-in-their-tracks and say "I've got to have that!" then this is the material to use. Gemstone blanks are best used for larger pens that have a lot of surface area to show off but they also look good on pens the size of the Baron and Sedona.

We recommend using our Norseman TM drill bits with this material as you won't have any problems drilling the holes for the brass tubes.

Gemstone pen blanks are available in two sizes: 3/4" x 3/4" x 5 1/2" and 7/8" x 7/8" x 5 1/2". The pictures shown below were taken by us and have not been altered in any way.

Some examples of pens made with Gemstone pen blanks...
Mix & Match for quantity pricing!

Sedona rollerball pen and #40 Turquoise with Black Web
made by Reed Kempton El Presidente rollerball pen and #20 Turquoise with Gold Web
made by Reed Kempton

Mix & Match for quantity pricing!

Malachite Varasite Web

3/4" x 3/4" x 5 1/2" $8.99

3/4" x 3/4" x 5 1/2" $8.99

1-4
$8.99 5-9
$8.09 10-49
$7.64 50+
$7.19

1-4
$8.99 5-9
$8.09 10-49
$7.64 50+
$7.19

7/8" x 7/8" x 5 1/2" $11.99

7/8" x 7/8" x 5 1/2" $11.99

1-4
$11.99 5-9
$10.79 10-49
$10.19 50+
$9.59

1-4
$11.99 5-9
$10.79 10-49
$10.19 50+
$9.59

#20 Turquoise with Black Web #40 Turquoise with Black Web

3/4" x 3/4" x 5 1/2"   $8.99
3/4" x 3/4" x 5 1/2" $8.99

1-4
$8.99 5-9
$8.09 10-49
$7.64 50+
$7.19

1-4
$8.99 5-9
$8.09 10-49
$7.64 50+
$7.19

7/8" x 7/8" x 5 1/2"   $11.99
7/8" x 7/8" x 5 1/2" $11.99

1-4
$11.99 5-9
$10.79 10-49
$10.19 50+
$9.59

1-4
$11.99 5-9
$10.79 10-49
$10.19 50+
$9.59

Mix & Match for quantity pricing!

Asian Pink Coral Denim

3/4" x 3/4" x 5 1/2" $8.99

3/4" x 3/4" x 5 1/2" $8.99

1-4
$8.99 5-9
$8.09 10-49
$7.64 50+
$7.19

1-4
$8.99 5-9
$8.09 10-49
$7.64 50+
$7.19

7/8" x 7/8" x 5 1/2" $11.99

7/8" x 7/8" x 5 1/2" $11.99

1-4
$11.99 5-9
$10.79 10-49
$10.19 50+
$9.59

1-4
$11.99 5-9
$10.79 10-49
$10.19 50+
$9.59

Azurite Web Banded Ivory

3/4" x 3/4" x 5 1/2" $8.99

3/4" x 3/4" x 5 1/2" $8.99

1-4
$8.99 5-9
$8.09 10-49
$7.64 50+
$7.19

1-4
$8.99 5-9
$8.09 10-49
$7.64 50+
$7.19

7/8" x 7/8" x 5 1/2" $10.99

7/8" x 7/8" x 5 1/2" $11.99

1-4
$11.99 5-9
$10.79 10-49
$10.19 50+
$9.59

1-4
$11.99 5-9
$10.79 10-49
$10.19 50+
$9.59

Mix & Match for quantity pricing!

Red-Orange Spiney Persian Turquoise

3/4" x 3/4" x 5 1/2" $8.99

3/4" x 3/4" x 5 1/2" $8.99

1-4
$8.99 5-9
$8.09 10-49
$7.64 50+
$7.19

1-4
$8.99 5-9
$8.09 10-49
$7.64 50+
$7.19

7/8" x 7/8" x 5 1/2" $11.99

7/8" x 7/8" x 5 1/2" $11.99

1-4
$11.99 5-9
$10.79 10-49
$10.19 50+
$9.59

1-4
$11.99 5-9
$10.79 10-49
$10.19 50+
$9.59

#20 Turquoise with Gold Web #40 Turquoise with Gold Web

3/4" x 3/4" x 5 1/2" $11.99
3/4" x 3/4" x 5 1/2"   $11.99

1-4
$11.99 5-9
$10.79 10-49
$10.19 50+
$9.59

1-4
$11.99 5-9
$10.79 10-49
$10.19 50+
$9.59

7/8" x 7/8" x 5 1/2" $14.99
7/8" x 7/8" x 5 1/2"   $14.99

1-4
$14.99 5-9
$13.49 10-49
$12.74 50+
$11.99

1-4
$14.99 5-9
$13.49 10-49
$12.74 50+
$11.99

Mix & Match for quantity pricing!

Larimar White with Gold Web

3/4" x 3/4" x 5 1/2" $8.99

3/4" x 3/4" x 5 1/2" $11.99

1-4
$8.99 5-9
$8.09 10-49
$7.64 50+
$7.19

1-4
$11.99 5-9
$10.79 10-49
$10.19 50+
$9.59

7/8" x 7/8" x 5 1/2" $11.99

7/8" x 7/8" x 5 1/2" $14.99

1-4
$11.99 5-9
$10.79 10-49
$10.19 50+
$9.59

1-4
$14.99 5-9
$13.49 10-49
$12.74 50+
$11.99

Imperial Jade Bloody Basin Jasper

3/4" x 3/4" x 5 1/2"   $8.99
3/4" x 3/4" x 5 1/2" $8.99

1-4
$8.99 5-9
$8.09 10-49
$7.64 50+
$7.19

1-4
$8.99 5-9
$8.09 10-49
$7.64 50+
$7.19

7/8" x 7/8" x 5 1/2"   $11.99
7/8" x 7/8" x 5 1/2" $11.99

1-4
$11.99 5-9
$10.79 10-49
$10.19 50+
$9.59

1-4
$11.99 5-9
$10.79 10-49
$10.19 50+
$9.59

Mix & Match for quantity pricing!

White with Black Web Leopard Skin Jasper

3/4" x 3/4" x 5 1/2" $8.99

3/4" x 3/4" x 5 1/2" $8.99

1-4
$8.99 5-9
$8.09 10-49
$7.64 50+
$7.19

1-4
$8.99 5-9
$8.09 10-49
$7.64 50+
$7.19

7/8" x 7/8" x 5 1/2" $11.99

7/8" x 7/8" x 5 1/2" $11.99

1-4
$11.99 5-9
$10.79 10-49
$10.19 50+
$9.59

1-4
$11.99 5-9
$10.79 10-49
$10.19 50+
$9.59

Red with Gold Web Black with Gold Web

3/4" x 3/4" x 5 1/2" $11.99

3/4" x 3/4" x 5 1/2" $11.99

1-4
$11.99 5-9
$10.79 10-49
$10.19 50+
$9.59

1-4
$11.99 5-9
$10.79 10-49
$10.19 50+
$9.59

7/8" x 7/8" x 5 1/2" $14.99 7/8" x 7/8" x 5 1/2" $14.99

1-4
$14.99 5-9
$13.49 10-49
$12.74 50+
$11.99

1-4
$14.99 5-9
$13.49 10-49
$12.74 50+
$11.99

Mix & Match for quantity pricing!

Natural Azurite / Malachite
(dark blue and grass green) Chilean Lapis
This material may have white calcite spots

3/4" x 3/4" x 5 1/2"   $8.99
3/4" x 3/4" x 5 1/2"   $8.99

1-4
$8.99 5-9
$8.09 10-49
$7.64 50+
$7.19

1-4
$8.99 5-9
$8.09 10-49
$7.64 50+
$7.19

7/8" x 7/8" x 5 1/2"   $11.99 7/8" x 7/8" x 5 1/2"   $11.99

1-4
$11.99 5-9
$10.79 10-49
$10.19 50+
$9.59

1-4
$11.99 5-9
$10.79 10-49
$10.19 50+
$9.59

Medium Coral Black with White Web

3/4" x 3/4" x 5 1/2" $8.99 3/4" x 3/4" x 5 1/2"   $8.99

1-4
$8.99 5-9
$8.09 10-49
$7.64 50+
$7.19

1-4
$8.99 5-9
$8.09 10-49
$7.64 50+
$7.19

7/8" x 7/8" x 5 1/2" $11.99 7/8" x 7/8" x 5 1/2"   $11.99

1-4
$11.99 5-9
$10.79 10-49
$10.19 50+
$9.59

1-4
$11.99 5-9
$10.79 10-49
$10.19 50+
$9.59

Mix & Match for quantity pricing!

Chrysocola Red Dino Bone

3/4" x 3/4" x 5 1/2"   $8.99 3/4" x 3/4" x 5 1/2"   $8.99

1-4
$8.99 5-9
$8.09 10-49
$7.64 50+
$7.19

1-4
$8.99 5-9
$8.09 10-49
$7.64 50+
$7.19

7/8" x 7/8" x 5 1/2"   $11.99 7/8" x 7/8" x 5 1/2"   $11.99

1-4
$11.99 5-9
$10.79 10-49
$10.19 50+
$9.59

1-4
$11.99 5-9
$10.79 10-49
$10.19 50+
$9.59

Yellow Dino Bone

3/4" x 3/4" x 5 1/2"   $8.99 7/8" x 7/8" x 5 1/2"   $11.99

1-4
$8.99 5-9
$8.09 10-49
$7.64 50+
$7.19

1-4
$11.99 5-9
$10.79 10-49
$10.19 50+
$9.59

Arizona Jade
Arizona Jade normally requires the use of a metal lathe. It is much harder than the regular Gemstone pen blanks.

Arizona Jade made by
Eric Gasparich
Springfield, MO
Kaspar Pens

Mix & Match for quantity pricing!

Arizona Jade     3/4" x 3/4" x 5 1/2"   $11.99 Arizona Jade     7/8" x 7/8" x 5 1/2"   $14.99

1-4
$11.99 5-9
$10.79 10-49
$10.19 50+
$9.59

1-4
$14.99 5-9
$13.49 10-49
$12.74 50+
$11.99

Black with gold web Gemstone
made with a gold titanium Sedona rollerball pen
crafted by Reed Kempton Red with gold web Gemstone
made with a gold titanium Sedona rollerball pen
crafted by Reed Kempton

3/4" x 3/4" x 5 1/2" $11.99

3/4" x 3/4" x 5 1/2" $11.99

1-4
$11.99 5-9
$10.79 10-49
$10.19 50+
$9.59

1-4
$11.99 5-9
$10.79 10-49
$10.19 50+
$9.59

7/8" x 7/8" x 5 1/2" $14.99 7/8" x 7/8" x 5 1/2" $14.99

1-4
$14.99 5-9
$13.49 10-49
$12.74 50+
$11.99

1-4
$14.99 5-9
$13.49 10-49
$12.74 50+
$11.99

You can 'Mix & Match' to get the lowest pricing on our Gemstone pen blanks.

Discounts will be applied when we process your order.

5-9 Pen Blanks 10-49 Pen Blanks More than 50 Pen Blanks

deduct 10% deduct 15% deduct 20%

Precautions to be observed when turning any acrylic:

Use very sharp tools while turning and take light cuts.

Wear face and eye protection and keep observers away from the turning area.

DO NOT turn at excessive speeds.

Please read the Shipping Terms & Information page regarding shipping charges before ordering.

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William Baumbeck and Arizona Silhouette Inc.

Upcoming events you need to know about.........

26th Annual American Association of Woodturners 2012 Symposium
San Jose, California June 8 - 11, 2012 San Jose Convention Center

Bell, Florida Woodturners Symposium
June 12, 2012 Bell, Florida

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts Creative Ornaments and Decorations Course
October 14, 2012 - October 20, 2012 Gatlinburg, Tennessee

For those who might be interested in Ornaments, you can check out the week long Ornaments class being held at Arrowmont. Taught by Kurt Hertzog. Special emphasis with regards to finials and display and will carry over directly with pen turning techniques.

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts Advanced Pen Making Course
October 25, 2012 - October 28, 2012 Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Anyone interested in spending a long weekend class immersed in pen making, Kurt Hertzog will be teaching his advanced pen making class at Arrowmont again this year. While it is focused on the more advanced topics in pen making, this course welcome's beginners since we'll work on things your particular level. Great fun, great place, great experience.

Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you:
Jesus Christ and the American G.I.
One died for your soul and the other for your freedom.
By Danielle "A proud Army wife"

A friend sent me the following:

What is a Veteran? A "Veteran" -- whether active duty, discharged, retired, or reserve -- is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America" for an amount of up to and including his or her life.

Semper Fi! (1965-1974)

Until they all come home...

Freedom Alliance
Supporting the continued education of children whose parents were killed in the line of Duty.

Lt. Colonel Oliver North, Founder and Honorary Chairman

The Mission of Freedom Alliance is to advance the American heritage of freedom by honoring and encouraging military service, defending the sovereignty of the United States and promoting a strong national defense.

Freedom Alliance , a 501(c)3 educational and charitable foundation, was founded in 1990 by Lt.Col Oliver L. North, who now serves as the organization's honorary chairman. We will work to "keep America strong, keep America prosperous, and keep America free," said North upon the founding of Freedom Alliance. And so we have.

It was 113 here yesterday....

A friend and customer called the other day and in the course of our conversation he mentioned that he had a dog that was fourteen years old and was showing signs of age. I asked him if he had ever read "The Dog's Prayer" and he had not heard of it. As a courtesy to him and to others that have not read it I am posting it here. Kleenex will be needed.....

A Dog's Prayer

Treat me kindly, my beloved master, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.

Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I should lick your hand between the blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me do.

Speak to me often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footstep falls upon my waiting ear.

When it is cold and wet, please take me inside... for I am now a domesticated animal, no longer used to bitter elements... and I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth... though had you no home, I would rather follow you through ice and snow than rest upon the softest pillow in the warmest home in all the land... for you are my god... and I am your devoted worshiper.

Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for although I should not reproach you were it dry, I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst. Feed me clean food, that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side, and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life, should your life be in danger.

And, beloved master, should the Great Master see fit to deprive me of my health or sight, do not turn me away from you. Rather hold me gently in your arms as skilled hands grant me the merciful boon of eternal rest...and I will leave you knowing with the last breath I drew, my fate was ever safest in your hands.

Beth Norman Harris