Synopses & Reviews
“Beginning with a good historical survey of writing implements, [the authors] first tackle equipment and basic pens and pencils, then cover style, methodology, and material variations. Some of the more unusual inclusions are pens of antler or checkered polymer clay, and instruments embellished by inlay and wood burning. The last chapter offers selling tips.” —
BooklistSynopsis
Here is the definitive guide to fashioning writing instruments, with superb photography that goes close up and clarifies every procedure. Turning pens and pencils is a quick, fun, and inexpensive way to express your design sense; the equipment is minimal but the possibilities are many. There are ones that twist or click, a European-style pen, a tapered rollerball, fountain pens, and numerous variations. Tips reveal which jigs and fittings increase efficiency. Bonus: an impressive gallery of finished items.
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“Christensen and Burningham...have perfected the art of turning finely made pens and pencils. What is more, they have also perfected the craft of written and illustrated instructions. Beginning with a good historical survey of writing implements, they first tackle equipment and basic pens and pencils, then cover style, methodology, and material variations. The last chapter offers selling tips.”—
Booklist.Synopsis
"Beginning with a good historical survey of writing implements, [the authors] first tackle equipment and basic pens and pencils, then cover style, methodology, and material variations. Some of the more unusual inclusions are pens of antler or checkered polymer clay, and instruments embellished by inlay and wood burning. The last chapter offers selling tips." -Booklist
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Kip Christensen and Rex Burningham, foreword by Dale Nish"Christensen and Burningham...have perfected the art of turning finely made pens and pencils. What is more, they have also perfected the craft of written and illustrated instructions. Beginning with a good historical survey of writing implements, they first tackle equipment and basic pens and pencils, then cover style, methodology, and material variations. The last chapter offers selling tips."--"Booklist.
"Christensen and Burningham...have perfected the art of turning finely made pens and pencils. What is more, they have also perfected the craft of written and illustrated instructions. Beginning with a good historical survey of writing implements, they first tackle equipment and basic pens and pencils, then cover style, methodology, and material variations. The last chapter offers selling tips."--"Booklist.
Synopsis
Having made literally thousands of pens and pencils themselves, the authors have employed all of their thirty years' plus experience to write this definitive introduction to their craft. Includes history, techniques and projects - something for beginners and seasoned pen makers to enjoy.