{"product_id":"pen-blank-mica-pearl-fine-feathers","title":"Pen Blank - Mica Pearl - Fine Feathers","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis design is a feast to the eye! It provides a remarkable new and original look to your project.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate measurements 3\/4\" x 3\/4\" x 5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eColour and pattern may vary slightly from the pictured blank, due to the manufacturing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note, mica pearl can be a brittle material to work with. On close inspection, chipped edges are visible on the blank which shows the potential brittle nature of the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIt is recommended:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCut a mica pearl blank ¼” longer rather than the 1\/8” you would normally practice, as this will help keep the blank useable.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIf the drill bit breaks through the bottom, it may chip, therefore it is advised that you drill slowly to avoid this from happening.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCut it back, or use your barrel trimmer to remove the excess.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eWhen turning, it is recommended to use a scraper rather than a gouge to prevent the gouge edge digging into the material and chipping or breaking the blank.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThis will take longer than normal, but on the plus side, once finished and polished, the results are stunning!\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UK Pen Blanks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57194839507318,"sku":"PB-MCFFPB","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/7965\/8664\/files\/pen-blank-mica-pearl-fine-feathers-blanks-825.webp?v=1778098578","url":"https:\/\/www.ukpenblanks.co.uk\/products\/pen-blank-mica-pearl-fine-feathers","provider":"UK Pen Blanks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}