Pen Making Guides

Explore our practical pen-making and resin-casting guides from Nash Woodcrafts. These guides are designed to help you choose suitable materials, understand the different types of pen blanks and find the products you need for your next project.

Pen blank guides

How to Choose a Pen Blank
Compare wood, stabilised wood, resin, hybrid, specialist and extra-long pen blanks and learn what to check before ordering.

Resin Pen Blanks: A Guide for Pen Turners
Learn about single-colour, multi-colour, chameleon, hybrid, specialist and extra-long resin pen blanks.

Pen Blanks UK
Explore our main guide to the pen blank materials and specialist ranges available from Nash Woodcrafts.

Getting started with pen making

Pen Making Guide for Beginners
A simple overview covering pen kits, blanks, drill bits, bushings, turning and finishing.

Resin casting guides

HDPE Moulds for Resin Casting
Learn about HDPE casting moulds, choosing mould sizes and the differences between rigid HDPE and flexible silicone moulds.

HDPE & Silicone Mould Care and Instructions
Detailed guidance covering de-moulding, mould storage, temperature limits, silicone and Less-Resin plugs, and mould release.