$9.00 This 8" Standard 24kt Gold Letter Opener is unique, attractive and will open envelopes without cutting it's contents. Plus, our 24kt gold uses a "premium rack plating" process and is covered with an exoxy coating for extreme durability.
$16.00 Handturned using acrylic. This unique pencil is equally at home in the shop or an artist's sketch kit. The extra thick (5.66mm, about 7/32" D x 3-1/8"L) HB round lead resists breaking and is held firmly in place by a four jaw collet at the bottom of the pencil mechanism. Just push on the spring loaded top of the pencil and the collet opens so you can advance or retract the lead to the desired length. Comes with one HB lead installed. 4B, HB and colored lead are also available.
* The top, when unscrewed from the pencil, features an internal sharpener to renew the point. * When combined with the 4B soft lead, any artist would love to add this pencil to their sketch kit. * Standard gold finish.
Pencil comes in a gift box. The product in the image is the product that you receive. All wood pieces are handcrafted individually in Florida Custom made pieces and quantity available on request.
$11.00 The body of this key ring is handturned from Bloodwood on the lathe. It is 1.5 inches in diameter, and has the military lapel pin embedded in it. The key ring is made from Gold. Great welcome home gift! Bloodwood -- Brosimum paraense is a tree found in Brazil. Its dense heartwood (specific gravity of 1.15 when dry) is commonly called bloodwood due to its striking red color. The sapwood is easily distinguished by its yellowish-white color. The wood has a fine texture and takes a high polish. The wood is very hard and has a tendency to blunt tools. The wood is used in decorative woodworking and woodturning under the names Satine and Satine Bloodwood. The Nature Conservancy considers this tree secure within its native range. Key ring comes in a gift box.
$11.00 The body of this key ring is handturned from Bloodwood on the lathe. It is 1.5 inches in diameter, and has the military lapel pin embedded in it. The key ring is made from Gold. Great welcome home gift! Bloodwood -- Brosimum paraense is a tree found in Brazil. Its dense heartwood (specific gravity of 1.15 when dry) is commonly called bloodwood due to its striking red color. The sapwood is easily distinguished by its yellowish-white color. The wood has a fine texture and takes a high polish. The wood is very hard and has a tendency to blunt tools. The wood is used in decorative woodworking and woodturning under the names Satine and Satine Bloodwood. The Nature Conservancy considers this tree secure within its native range. Key ring comes in a gift box.
$40.00 This pen is handturned using Marblewood (Marmaroxylon racemosum) Smooth with a fine, even texture, usually straight-grained. Heartwood is yellow-beige with maroon to black wavy streaks, which gives a marble-like appearance. Difficult to work with hand and machine tools, but achieves a very hard, smooth finish when turned. Glues well. Used for cabinet work, inlay and small decorative items, carving, turnings. This pen features a larger 3/8" diameter lower body and 1/2" diameter upper body. Double twist mechanism turns left or right to extend the ball point, turn to center position to retract. The pencil features a smooth operating twist mechanism which feeds .7mm lead as you need it. Cobalt Gold finish. The pen and pencil come in a case. All pieces are handcrafted individually in Florida. Custom made pieces and quantity available on request.
$16.00 Handturned using Olive Wood from the Holy Land. This unique pencil is equally at home in the shop or an artist's sketch kit. The extra thick (5.66mm, about 7/32" D x 3-1/8"L) HB round lead resists breaking and is held firmly in place by a four jaw collet at the bottom of the pencil mechanism. Just push on the spring loaded top of the pencil and the collet opens so you can advance or retract the lead to the desired length. Comes with one HB lead installed. 4B, HB and colored lead are also available.
* The top, when unscrewed from the pencil, features an internal sharpener to renew the point. * When combined with the 4B soft lead, any artist would love to add this pencil to their sketch kit. * Standard gold finish.
Pencil comes in a gift box. The product in the image is the product that you receive. All pieces are handcrafted individually in Florida. Custom made pieces and quantity available on request.
$21.00 Stylish new Diva Charm Pen series. The cap features genuine Purple Tanzanite Swarovski® crystals on the cap band and an attractive Purple Tanzanite Swarovski® crystal charm suspended off the cap end. This beautiful, smooth writing pen is sure to get noticed. Pen components are plated in Gold T/N and Rhodium to match. Parker style refill and is easy to turn and assemble. Please note the red blank is not included. This pen is handturned with designer acrylic Caribbean Blue. The pen comes in a gift box. The product in the image is the product that you receive. All pieces are handcrafted individually in Florida. Custom made pieces and quantity available on request.
$21.00 Stylish new Diva Charm Pen series. The cap features genuine Blue Sapphire Swarovski® crystals on the cap band and an attractive Blue Sapphire Swarovski® crystal charm suspended off the cap end. This beautiful, smooth writing pen is sure to get noticed. Pen components are plated in Gold T/N and Rhodium to match. Parker style refill and is easy to turn and assemble. Please note the red blank is not included. This pen is handturned with designer acrylic amber. The pen comes in a gift box. The product in the image is the product that you receive. All pieces are handcrafted individually in Florida. Custom made pieces and quantity available on request
$21.00 Stylish new Diva Charm Pen series. The caps features genuine clear Swarovski® crystals on the cap band and an attractive clear Swarovski® crystal charm suspended off the cap end. This beautiful, smooth writing pen is sure to get noticed. Pen components are plated in Gold T/N and Rhodium to match. Parker style refill and is easy to turn and assemble. Please note the red blank is not included. This pen is handturned with designer acrylic Caribbean Blue. The pen comes in a gift box. The product in the image is the product that you receive. All pieces are handcrafted individually in Florida. Custom made pieces and quantity available on request.
$21.00 Stylish new Diva Charm Pen series. The cap features genuine Pink Rose Swarovski® crystals on the cap band and an attractive Pink Rose Swarovski® crystal charm suspended off the cap end. This beautiful, smooth writing pen is sure to get noticed. Pen components are plated in Gold T/N and Rhodium to match. Parker style refill and is easy to turn and assemble. Please note the red blank is not included. This pen is handturned with designer acrylic Blue Illusion. The pen comes in a gift box. The product in the image is the product that you receive. All pieces are handcrafted individually in Florida. Custom made pieces and quantity available on request.
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