Pen Making Polymer Clay Starter Set from Penn State (Review)

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This kit contains all you need to get started with making polymer clay pens. Penn State Industries (PSI) has been making pen blanks and other similar accessories for the woodturner market for years. But over the last few years, Polymer Clay Artists such as myself have been using their pen making kits for making gorgeous polymer clay pens. So they put together a great kit containing all the stuff you would need to make great polymer clay pens. In this unboxing video I show you everything that is inside this kit and give you my personal review.
For more info and resources about this Polymer Clay Pen Making Product, please visit our PcT blog (Video #758)... www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?...
Polymer Clay Tutor, Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz
"Make what you love... Love what you make."

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@nicolenewman5679 7 жыл бұрын

I am so happy that you reviewed this kit. Oner the past year I hve come across this company pre selling this kit and I have been curious. I am really impressed with what you get for $99.00 .

@TheMoziere 7 жыл бұрын

This is the project that got me hooked on Polymer Clay. I didn't see this video but did see something from Penn State. I'm glad you have done this review.

@oksanaw5903 7 жыл бұрын

That is a nice set !!! And it's always cool to have an extra blade or two and an extra rolling pin !

@NolaGB 7 жыл бұрын

Yes ... a demo would be great. Hope you will do that.

@debbeechy 7 жыл бұрын

yes yes please. Love to see how the mandrill would work. I would love to make a pen.

@ravynesque919 7 жыл бұрын

As a person who turns wood pens and has just gotten interested in poly clay, this is pretty awesome.

@matthewruckart6489 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review. I do make pens and decide to try making clay pens

@luemoonba 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I love this.

@nancypeterson6377 7 жыл бұрын

Got this figured out! The top has to be pounded a bit to make it fit-use rubber mallet.

@Dragonlady237 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info! I have been purchasing pen kits from this company for a long time. I have been slowly purchasing items from this kit that I don't already have for the past few months and I'm going back for the cutters and a few other small pieces thanks to you. I'm really interested in using the mandrel with a drill,I currently sand pens by hand which is time consuming I think using a drill will cut my sanding time dramatically. I have never tried the pen that comes in the kit, I currently use the Gatsby, or the Polaris pens, I also use the Big Ben, but I find that assembly is challenging. I can't wait to see what you do with this kit Looking forward to future videos! Thanks again.

@verajackson1849 7 жыл бұрын

This kit looks great.. Has everything you would need except the oven..Lol Would love to watch a video of the pens being put together. Big fan of your videos.

@katyrogers8595 7 жыл бұрын

very interested in seeing how the mandrel will work!

@sheryldelaney4804 5 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a demo.

@JT461117 7 жыл бұрын

I just bought this starter kit recently, great kit and Penn State Ind is a great company, they frequently have sales on stuff. I turn pens and other items and was eager to incorporate polymer clay as an option. The canes they supply are nice, but I also want to create my own canes to use on pens and key chains and stuff. So glad you reviewed the kit today! Would love to see a video of you making a pen.

@PolymerClayTutor 7 жыл бұрын

I do have a pen making tutorial where I use polymerclay to make a faux burlwood technique and add it to the Slimline pen kits. If you're interested in that tutorial here is the link: www.beadvideos.com/back-issues-03/vol-060/ I also have several cane making tutorials which you can find at www.polymerclaytutor.com

@JT461117 7 жыл бұрын

PolymerClayTutor Thanks Cindy! I actually started following your videos when I was waiting for Penn State to get the clay kit in stock... I really appreciate and love your tutorials. I will definitely look up the burl video!

@karenavery3672 7 жыл бұрын

I use their pen sets and keychains. It is good quality stuff and great to sell at craft fairs.

@soulfuljewels8059 7 жыл бұрын

Yes please make a pen!! Thanks for all of your videos!

@ashoknayak7241 6 жыл бұрын

l like your all video thank-you for this video

@nancypeterson6377 7 жыл бұрын

I ordered a kit and it came yesterday. Neat kit. Today I made two pens. After getting done the pens caps seems to be to small.I managed to get the tube flush with the ends(which is a little difficult without a pen press) It worked until I tried to put on the pen cap-seems to be to small. I emailed the company to see why this is so. I think you can only put it together one way. I may be doing somthing wrong but it seemed to work except getting the final piece on.

@marianicolaou754 7 жыл бұрын

Very impresive collection for $99.95! I wonder how much they would charge to send it to Cyprus? But what I would love to see is your comments about the clay that is included in the box! Thank you for your wonderful work and for sharing with us!

@lookmanohandswithjessicake8606 4 жыл бұрын

I watch your videos all the time. They're great and easy to follow. I would like to see you make a pen and wonder if you could make the other slimline pens with clay with the mandrel bushings and a drill?

@PolymerClayTutor 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you that is very kind! I do have a tutorial using the slimline blanks if that interess you. Here is a link: www.beadvideos.com/back-issues-03/vol-060/

@karenlal9242 7 жыл бұрын

this could be perfect for a beginner in just polymer clay in general! Just need the sculpting /needle/exacto tools :)

@loumckinney806 7 жыл бұрын

The only thing the kit seems to be missing is the pen press, which presses the pens together.

@merryclicker 7 жыл бұрын

Seems to have everything except the pen press... guess I need to see how much that part is, and how much pen kits are as well. And those canes... imagine not having to do the work! Great time saver.

@chikachika7782 7 жыл бұрын

is it possible to make a working polymer clay pocket watch? if possible can you test it out?

@RameyRocks 7 жыл бұрын

Wow what a neat kit! I like the cane holder slicer thing! I'm assuming you can buy it separate as well? I also thought their canes were pretty! I'm also assuming anyone could call them and ask for a catalog? Is it called "Penn State catalog "?

@tannertucker22 5 жыл бұрын

What did you think about the quality of the poly clay that PSI uses? Is it comparable to any of the Sculpey lines? If so, which lines? Thank you.

@roberthelveston2823 7 жыл бұрын

As posted i loved your video.. As a very new. I have a quick question as to what size of the clay do you use for the first pen.. Opened the box and little concerned as just how to start? Thanks

@carmensol34 7 жыл бұрын

Wow! I want it! I think my husband just bought me this kit! Lmao

@BlackCat_2 7 жыл бұрын

I would like to see you actually using the items in the kit to make a pen or 2. That kit is nice but wouldn't work for me. I already have plenty of clay blades for one thing. I also would not want them to send me clay or canes mostly because of freshness but also because I have a lot of both. I also don't really need the sanding or polishing sheets. I have a lot of that on hand as well. I also have 2 acrylic rollers. It is a great set up for beginners though. I would buy the items I needed separately though. :) Nice to know they have made a move in the clay direction. I am getting a lathe in January though. :D - Heidi

@danmoore6321 7 жыл бұрын

Sorry this is totally unrelated to this video but I have a question for you. Have you tested Liquid Pearls with polymer clay? I just used some and it seems to be holding up. I couldn't find a video where you tested it so I was curious if I missed it. I would love to hear what you think about using this dimensional paint on PC.

@hiba 7 жыл бұрын

That's a nice kit.. btw I was looking for a coating for polymer clay which would have no gloss at all, will remain as it was before coating.. kinda frosty.. but even mat coatings give some shine.. i found a review on this coating " Vernis velours de Cléopâtre" and that's exactly what i was looking for.. but couldn't find any content who'd ship to our country.. :( do u know any other brand of coating like this?

@tannertucker22 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. May I ask where you bought your glass work surface? Thank you.

@michelleclayton1999 5 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oKmBZtNpvZ7bgok.html

@lisajarvis3820 6 жыл бұрын

Can this be bought in 🇬🇧 or do I have to buy from states?

@mariadelrcolon 7 жыл бұрын

Hi! I love your channel. I just want to know how do you get all the stuff for your reviews. Do you get them for free or do you invest on those products?

@mummatoni9211 7 жыл бұрын

the bushes are also your size guide hun you do need to build the clay until flush then equal your pen fittings as well in case you decided to make more pens each time need to buy the bushes. saves some dissapointed next

@henrywilliams1791 7 жыл бұрын

In your review, you state that you would not use the PSI Mandrel when baking the pen blanks. Why not?

@PolymerClayTutor 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Henry, just because it is kinda long and only holds one pen blank. I can do many at once if I just slip them onto a bead pin and use my bead rack to hang them while baking. I meant to get into that, but I guess it slipped my mind. I have been planning to do a follow up demo video, so I will try and mention that in that video.

@staceybuher3669 3 жыл бұрын

@@PolymerClayTutor - Thank you - that's quite helpful! Henry - thanks for asking that question!

@lindaketner2509 7 жыл бұрын

I live very close to penn state but I have never heard of kits from them. How did you find out about such things? I would love to hear from you. Thank you

@PolymerClayTutor 7 жыл бұрын

I subscribe to their KZfaq Channel and saw a sneak peek.

@henrywilliams1791 7 жыл бұрын

Don't confuse Penn State Industries with Penn State University.

@MrSpikesterman 7 жыл бұрын

where can I get a pen starter kit at

@PolymerClayTutor 7 жыл бұрын

www.pennstateind.com/

@MrSpikesterman 7 жыл бұрын

PolymerClayTutor thank you

@JessiCat1980 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great review! I do want to get into using clays, and I have been on the look out for everything to do with it. I have a channel as well if you want to support (it's not as good as yours, so I won't hold it against you if you don't subscribe)