PAT-June-26
This blank was built by the crowd — the colors were chosen live on my Twitch stream, and the result is wild in all the right ways. I cast it in Alumilite Clear Slow using equal parts Velvet, Blue Orchid, Tiger Orange, and a clear resin that glows blue in the dark. When the light hits it, the colors move around each other like neon smoke. When the lights go out, the glow kicks in and the whole blank shifts into something new.
Each blank measures 7/8" × 7/8" × 5 1/4", which gives you plenty of room for most pen kits. The size is generous, the colors are bold, and the glow adds a little magic you don’t see every day.
Turn it thin for tight color bands or turn it thick to let the swirls breathe. Either way, this blank has personality.
Quality Guarantee & Returns
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Every blank I sell is hand‑cast and individually inspected before it leaves the shop. Because these blanks are made one at a time, each one will have its own personality. Variations in color distribution, swirl patterns, mica density, wood figure, embedded materials, and overall appearance are expected and intentional. These differences are part of the design and are not considered defects.
Whether the blank is made from resin, stabilized wood, hybrid materials, or any combination of pigments, dyes, powders, or additives, the same standard applies: it must be structurally sound and ready for the lathe.
Even with careful casting and inspection, internal issues can occasionally hide beneath the surface. If you encounter a material defect that prevents the blank from being turned safely or successfully — such as an uncured pocket, a deep internal void, or a structural weakness that causes the blank to fail under normal turning conditions — I will make it right.
This guarantee covers:
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material defects that compromise the blank
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structural failures during normal turning
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uncured resin pockets
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hidden voids not visible externally
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stabilization failures in wood blanks
This guarantee does not cover:
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Damage caused by aggressive tool use
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Overheating from dull tools or excessive speed
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Cracks from overtightening hardware
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Blowouts caused by improper drilling technique
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Expected artistic variation in color, pattern, or swirl distribution
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Natural wood movement or figure changes that occur during turning
If you believe your blank qualifies, contact me with:
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The blank number (if applicable)
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A clear photo of the issue
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A short description of what happened during turning
Once verified, I will offer either:
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A replacement blank of equal value, or
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A refund for the defective blank
My goal is simple: you should feel confident putting any blank from my shop on your lathe. If the material lets you down, I won’t.
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