#penmaking101

Final update on the progress of my first start to finish acrylic resin pen. Video - Step 5 - The finished piece! 🖊 (Life lesson: Don’t take life too seriously... be able to laugh at yourself!) 😂 But doesn’t it look nice? I’ve added the photos like I typically stage my pens. Overall, I learned a lot going through the process. I hope the other ones I still have turn out better, and I remember to measure twice before putting it together!! 🙄 John thinks this is fixable... fingers crossed! If anyone has an old pressure cooker that they are looking to get rid of, let me know... or if you have a vacuum chamber just sitting around. 🤣 #penmaking101 #fromstarttofinish #donttakelifetooseriously #laughatyourself #lathelifecreations @lathelifecreations (at Lathe Life Creations) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_faetnlZlWvmJvGrDmJv8Qn0SQdNJLYrQKD840/?igshid=kittrhlajbn0

I made a pen today! #penmaking101 #lathelife #aromaticcedar #hobbies (at Home Sweet Home!) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrtJpIol4lpJMpnwIRpJrloQXMgx1dQP2LUEZI0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17cq81tsoqluf

His & hers pens. #penmaking101 #hisandherspens #blueandgoldpens #acrylicpens https://www.instagram.com/p/BpAWz2hAGTwrVietn0eId9ArQmJbDD8tscIs900/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=190x6swkyraeh

My turn! Get it? It’s lathe lingo 🤣🙄😁 I turned a teacher’s pen today... my first of that style. Not too shabby! #teacherspen #cherrywood #penmaking101 #lathelingo (at Raleigh, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoXRiajA1J8hUNUjsHvPcEhG1x1uRkdDxJ93m80/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=p0fjp90ns2s

I love taking a couple of blocks of wood and turning them into a piece of art!! 😁 Today, this hobby of mine did it’s job... it reduced my stress and allowed me to take a break from reality. I hope y’all have a hobby that does the same for you...if not, you need one!! #blackebonywood #penmaking101 #hobbiesarehealthy @john_akerman (at Home Sweet Home!) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoK4kBagO8_bGJTPBgmBVvzIztKBbd4Prdws-E0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1p3feiq1jhr7e

I’m not sure if I’ll be seeing @john_akerman for awhile! He got a scroll saw and cushy work stool for Father’s Day, has the portable air conditioner on and a stack of pen blanks waiting! Oh well, have fun honey...I’m going shopping!! 😉 #lathelife #woodworking #penmaking101 #comfyworkspace (at Home Sweet Home!)

His Father’s Day Weekend is off to a pretty good start! #penmaking101 #lathelife #fathersdayweekend2018 (at Raleigh, North Carolina)

Anticipation... #penmaking101 #timetogetcreative #anticipationismakingmewait @john_akerman (at Home Sweet Home!)