Commander's Blog

We are currently building a new home and workshop in Suffolk, Virginia, on the shores of Western Branch Reservoir.  Looking forward to a larger shop and home on the water! Estimated completion - March / April of 2022.

August 28, Fred's birthday and retirement date from the Navy after 28 years of honorable service in 2013. Eight years later, recovering from the pandemic, we are doing our best to continue the same honor, integrity, and professionalism in our...

Fred and Tina will be demonstrators at the next Mid-Atlantic Penturners' Gathering in northern Virginia on July 24 & 25, 2021. Fred will be demonstrating clear casting and Tina will be doing small polymer clay classes each day. We will also...

This Thanksgiving holiday, we wanted to show our customers how much we appreciate your business during this difficult year, so in spirit of Thanksgiving, we offer this discount: Black Friday Special / Thank you Sale - Automatic 10% discount off...

Virtual Penturner's Gathering - Saturday, November 21, 2020 https://www.facebook.com/VirtualGathering/ With the ongoing health concerns in our nation and the cancellation of both the MPG and the SEPG, we thought “Why not have a gathering virtually?” This event was first held...

When you don't have all the tools to create segmented blanks or prefer to have all resin based segmented pen blanks, Gisi Style Molds may the the answer you are seeking.  Get creative with your color choices using mica powders,...

Our Tube - in Casting Bundle casts over 40 pen kits if you are looking for a variety, and is on sale for $69.95, saving you $5.00 when you buy all three at the same time.  This bundle includes Sierra, Patriot, and...

Vertical casting is available in multiple blanks made, diameter sizes, and lengths.  Most vertical molds come standard 3/4" in diameter x 5-3/8" in length and hold 45 grams of resin per cavity void.  Other sizes are available on request. Custom silicone...

We will be at the Mid-Valley Ohio Penturners Gathering in Vienna, West Virginia, on September 14-15, 2019 teaching casting and polymer clay.