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Pens & Plating 101 Why buy your pen kits from us?
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Artisan® or Apprentice® kits? Look closely at the fi t and fi nish of an Artisan® pen kit and you’ll see that only premium grade components fi nished with a jewelry-grade precious metal plating are used. Artisan® pen kits are the highest quality pen kits in the market today. Our Apprentice® line of pen kits are comparable to pen kits off ered by our competitors. Apprentice® pen kits are perfect for beginners and students as they off er exceptional value at the lowest prices anywhere.
Choosing the right plating With so many types of plating to choose from, choosing the one that’s best for you can be confusing. For this reason, we have listed the various plating types with a description of each along with a wear rating. Be sure to review the plating information thoroughly so that the plating you choose will be right for you.
Wear Resistance Ratings Each type of plating has a wear resistance rating that indicates the durability and longevity of the plating. A 1-1/2 star rating represents the majority of 24k Gold value priced twist pens in the marketplace today. 24k Gold pens are fl ash plated, or in other words the plating is extremely thin and in most cases is protected by a thin layer of epoxy. 24k Gold pen kits are ideal for beginners and those who require the lowest price possible. A Five star rating indicates the plating thickness and durability is such that it will not wear off at any time for any reason. T is grade of plating is typically used on high-end pens that may sell for hundreds of dollars. For more information on pens and plating, call us at 1-800-551-8876.
Rhodium - Platinum Series Possibly nature’s most brilliant and durable precious metal, Rhodium is used by the world's premier pen manufacturers to plate their very fi nest pens. A member of the Platinum precious metals family, Rhodium sells for as much as $2,500.00 per troy ounce and is unmatched in brilliance and durability. We guarantee the Rhodium plating on our Artisan® Series pens to last a lifetime or your money back.
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Titanium - Gold & Black Titanium plating is very popular among seasoned pen turners as it off ers superior wear resistance yet is less expensive than other precious metal platings. Available in gold and black, we guarantee our Titanium plating to last a lifetime or your money back.
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Chrome/Gun Metal Chrome and Gun Metal are extremely long wearing platings capable of resisting everyday wear and tear. Highly recommended for key rings, pens and other projects, chrome gives you a shiny, rich look at an economy price.
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10k Gold T is popular plating blends hard nickel and the beauty of gold together to form a brilliant plating that is durable and aff ordable.
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Black Chrome Black Chrome off ers a unique alternative to traditional platings that works extremely well with lighter color woods. T e soſt sheen and depth of color make Black Chrome a favorite.
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24k Gold Artisan® pen kits feature a thicker layer of 24k Gold plating than other 24k pens, including our Apprentice™ range. T is signifi cantly increases the average life of an Artisan® 24k pen versus other 24k pens. As 24k Gold is naturally soſt and wears quickly, both our Artisan® and Apprentice™ range of pens feature a durable epoxy layer on top of the gold plating to increase wear resistance. Value priced, 24k pens are ideal for those on a budget or who want to explore pen making with minimal investment.
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Satin & Antique Series Satin Series pens undergo a special plating process that produces a matte fi nish that features a slight texture that looks and feels great. T is popular plating off ers a unique alternative to traditional plating.
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