The Art of Crafting Pens

“Writing is the Painting of the Voice” - Voltaire

We would like to give a warm welcome to our new artist Mark Olney. Some of you may already know the work that Mark does. Not only is he a talented Cabinet Maker here at Vaughn’s Cabinets, but he’s also an incredible wood turner! We love Made in Oklahoma (MIO) items, and if you’ve been keeping up with our recent blogs you’ve probably noticed that MIO products are becoming a BIG hit here at Floorplan! We now have seven artists total that make and or customize MIO products. We are very excited to offer these unique items in our Holdenville showroom.

We now carry items such as local honey, beeswax candles, beauty products, golf club gadgets, hair bows, jewelry and customized pens! We are pumped that we are bringing forth many artists with such incredible talents! Back to Mark Olney’s pens…I get a little excited about our Oklahoma products and tend to get off topic. J Mark makes custom pens on the side of his full time job here at Vaughn’s Cabinets. He specializes in making his pens from various woods and even acrylic! They are absolutely beautiful! You will not be disappointed! Mark mentioned on his Facebook page under “Mark Olney’s Custom Pens and Pencils” that he will create pens from heirloom pieces! He’s just that creative! Mark’s pens are reasonably priced for the work that goes into each of his items! You can easily purchase them for a gift and your recipient will fall in love! 

Check out Mark's step-by-step pen-making process below!

Personally, one of my favorites is the “Slimline Bethlehem Olivewood.” This pen has its own unique story behind it. You can read more about this wood in the photo below. You can purchase Mark’s pens at Floorplan! Starting at $20.

​What a special gift these pens can be for anyone on your shopping list! (teacher, lawyer, pastor, doctor, writer, etc.) Come by and see us at Floorplan! ​​

Take a look at some of Mark's recent work...

- Brittain