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I have been asked to make 3 fountain pens out of old timbers from a now restored landing craft used in the Falklands war. Foxtrot Eight was one of four smaller landing craft used by Portsmouth-based assault ship HMS Fearless to ferry commandos and their equipment ashore at San Carlos in May...

As covid restrictions are gradually being lifted and some sort of normal life returns I have booked my first craft fair for this year in late June.The fairs I attend are generally the sort held in village halls,community centre etc.Cost typically 25-40 pounds. I have looked into "high end"...

Hi gents,A big thank you to all who posted about the pens I showed recently.I always get a buzz when complimented about my work at craft fairs etc.To get such great comments from fellow turners is astounding.Utterly gobsmacked!Once again gents,a big thank you. Geoff.:thumbs:

Hi all, I am stuck I do not know which lathe I should buy, what with so many out there I am stuck. I have my eye on a Trade AT150PPL Precision Pro Lathe which is for pen turning and other small bowls, or an Axminster Craft AC305WL Woodturning Lathe, or Axminster Craft AC355WL Woodturning Lathe...

Planning for next year. Which PEN KIT sells the best for you at Craft Fairs etc any suggestions of type and/or names. Glen:thinks:

Hi all, I have never sold at a craft fair and really need to do so as I must dispose of my creations. I am not aware of protocolsinvolved or indeed if there are any. I have searched the internet for local fairs and there doesn't seem to be that many. The ones I have located charge a flat...

Hey can you make me something to put my buttons into in my craft room.... So.... how about a button box? Kevin :banana:

If anyone would like to sell their pens with the Suffolk Craft shop PM me for contact details

A couple more designs for the craft shop - a bit too fussy for me but the colours work well, I think. Quality of the kits is ok - for the intended market anyway. Necklace pen which is quite practical. A strong magnet holds it on the chain.

If you sell your pens at craft fairs do you use pouches or boxes or anything else and if so where do you get them from. Glen:thinks::thinks::thinks:

Here a few pics of my booth at tha Artisan Craft Show organized past weekend for the benefit of sick children. Sold a lot of small turnings ( bottle stoppers, keyholders, mushrooms ) also a few bigger turnings and 14 pens. Not bad for a small craft show at all ! :banana:

Hi all, No time for turnings today ! First of all we need to go to the clinic, my wife has an appointment with the surger... After that i've to prepare all my stuff and build up my booth for a craft show this weekend. It's a very busy end of week. See you back monday !

Done a few Trees today in time for tomorrow nights craft fair.

Thought i would give you all a laugh. I did my first Craft Fair, it was in a village hall and we had to be there at 9am to set up. The fair started at 11am (yes i know why so long) I left at 2.30 with out selling a thing, paying a tenner for the table and about eleven people came in !! I have...

Hi, Guys! A defaulter returns to the fold! Had a coupla months off from posting, but have checked in a few times a week. Firstly, I've noticed that we've gained a few more members - a belated big welcome to you all! Been keeping my hand in on the pen-making to avoid my machines/tools going...

Two new pens for the staff at Blind veterans UK the kits were donated by Oak craft and serpent blanks were donated by Terry Q