Mid Atlantic Turners Expo 2026 Featured Vendors
The Mid Atlantic Turners Expo brings together leading suppliers, artists and innovators in the pen turning and woodturning community.
Founded in October 2018 as an offshoot of Hardin Penworks, Stadium Pen Blanks (SPB) began with a single Fenway Park stadium seat—and from that, a legacy was born. Since then, SPB has sourced and crafted pen blanks from 190+ stadiums representing over 220 sports teams, as well as 35+ U.S. Navy ships, 30+ vintage aircraft, numerous historic buildings, and other culturally significant materials. Beyond its unmatched collection of historical and sports-related materials, SPB also offers a diverse range of Scotch barrel stave blanks, dyed burled wood, hybrid burled woods, and alligator jawbone blanks. These unique materials provide turners with an incredible variety of textures, colors, and stories, making each finished piece truly one of a kind.
Come ashore and discover the creative treasures at Drop Anchor Creations! Owned and operated by Michelle Bagley and Ed Hood, this dynamic duo founded the business in October 2018 with a passion for bringing fresh ideas to the pen-turning community. They specialize in a wide and ever-evolving range of label cast and embed blanks, each designed to spark inspiration and add that perfect personal touch to any project. Whether you're looking for eye-catching standard designs or something truly custom and one-of-a-kind, Drop Anchor Creations is ready to help you set sail and find your next bounty.
Barry Gross of BG Artforms is renowned for his masterful creation of immersive, cinematic background art that serves as the perfect foundation for custom pen designs and turning projects. Blending traditional hand-painted techniques with meticulous layering and fine detail, his work spans serene natural landscapes, dynamic urban scenes, and fantastical realms filled with surreal elements like floating islands, dreamlike skies, and ethereal atmospheres. Each piece is thoughtfully composed with dramatic lighting—glowing sunsets, misty mornings, and rich tonal depth—to evoke emotion and tell a visual story that enhances the finished pen's character. Barry’s backgrounds have become a favorite among discerning turners seeking one-of-a-kind, narrative-driven blanks that transform ordinary projects into extraordinary heirlooms.
TurnTex, LLC is a proud, small family-run business based in Central Texas, serving as the primary livelihood for owner Curtis O. Seebeck, his family of three, and two dedicated full-time employees. Curtis takes immense pride in delivering unmatched workmanship, top-tier quality, exceptional customer service, and ongoing support to every turner who trusts TurnTex with their projects. As the leading authority and true pioneer in wood stabilization and resin casting, TurnTex developed and popularized Cactus Juice Stabilizing Resin—the first affordable, user-friendly solution for DIY stabilization—along with dedicated vacuum systems and Alumilite Casting Resins, which they helped bring into the mainstream for woodturning applications. Today, TurnTex remains the go-to source for reliable, innovative stabilizing and casting supplies that empower turners to achieve professional results with confidence.
At TBC Bushings, we specialize in precision-engineered Turn Between Centers (TBC) bushings that deliver unmatched accuracy and reliability for pen makers of every skill level, from beginners to seasoned professionals. Founded by passionate pen enthusiast Brian Nikitas, the company was born from a personal quest for better tools—when existing options fell short, Brian set out to create superior, American-made bushings that fit virtually any pen kit, including hard-to-find and custom configurations. Today, TBC Bushings offers not only high-performance bushings crafted with tight tolerances for flawless turning results, but also essential label casting supplies like clear templates and alignment guides to ensure perfect placement and professional finishes. Proudly made in the USA, TBC Bushings is committed to helping turners elevate their craft with tools that combine innovation, durability, and exceptional customer support.
Cross Cut Creations began as a simple journey of home DIY fixes that quickly grew into a passion for woodworking, eventually leading to lathe turning and resin casting adventures. What started with basic tools and YouTube tutorials evolved into a dedicated craft space filled with creative projects, from giant yard games and custom furniture to intricate pen turning. Today, they specialize in high-quality pen blanks and turning project blanks, offering a wide variety of resin-cast and hybrid designs that inspire makers to create standout pieces. While they still enjoy the occasional larger woodworking build, Cross Cut Creations remains focused on providing reliable, eye-catching materials that help turners bring their ideas to life with confidence and flair.
Roman Steichen & Marketa Muse
3rd Gen Pen Shop & Sew Amusing is a heartfelt brother-sister duo—Roman Steichen and Marketa Muse—who beautifully blend their shared love of wood turning with creative sewing to bring unique, practical solutions to makers. Founded on family creativity and a passion for the turning community, they are best known for their signature “Lathe Buddy,” a clever, handmade accessory that keeps tools and materials organized right at the lathe for a smoother, more enjoyable workflow. They specialize in custom creations tailored to turners’ shops, hobbies, and gift-giving needs, offering everything from personalized lathe accessories and sewn organizers to one-of-a-kind items that combine sturdy woodworking with thoughtful stitching. Whether you're outfitting your workshop or looking for a meaningful gift for a fellow turner, 3rd Gen delivers functional, high-quality pieces made with care and a personal touch.
Blankwerks is a premier pen blank business dedicated to crafting high-quality, handcrafted blanks that ignite creativity for pen makers and woodworking artisans alike. Known for their innovative approach, they expertly combine vibrant, swirling resins, stunning hybrid materials, and carefully selected exotic woods to produce eye-catching designs with exceptional depth, durability, and turning performance. From ready-made blanks that deliver consistent results to fully custom creations tailored to unique visions, Blankwerks offers endless possibilities for one-of-a-kind projects. With a strong commitment to precision and artistic excellence, every blank is made to inspire turners to transform ideas into stunning, heirloom-quality writing instruments.
At Bentwood Ring Supplies, we provide unparalleled tools, premium inlay materials, high-quality ring blanks, and everything else ring makers need to bring their vision to life—no matter where in the world they call home. Founded with a deep passion for the craft, we are a community-focused company driven by an unwavering commitment to exceptional quality, reliable service, and supporting makers at every skill level. From precision sifters and specialized ring turners to stunning inlay options and ready-to-use blanks in a variety of woods and materials, our products are designed to make the ring-making process smoother, more enjoyable, and more creative. We’re proud to be part of the global maker community, empowering artisans to create beautiful, durable, and personalized rings that stand the test of time.
Family- and veteran-owned Classic Nib & Arizona Silhouette is your ultimate one-stop shop for pen turning and casting supplies, tools, kits, and an extensive selection of blanks from dozens of top brands and talented artists. Since taking the helm in 2016 and expanding through key acquisitions—including Arizona Silhouette in 2020 and parts of Wood-N-Whimsies in 2021—the Mathiasen family has grown the business into a trusted resource offering everything from PSI and Berea kits to McKenzie Penworks DiamondCast, Speakeasy embeds, Arin Way hybrids, seashell blanks, and hundreds of natural, stabilized, and dyed wood options. Known for carrying nearly 40 blank artists and a wide array of high-quality turning tools, they pride themselves on exceptional service and being a proud, recurring annual vendor at major events like MATE, MOVPTG, Music City Pen Turners Gathering, and SWAT. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned turner, Classic Nib & Arizona Silhouette delivers the reliable, diverse inventory and expertise needed to bring any pen project to life.
McKenzie Penworks is a proud family-run business dedicated to delivering exceptional quality and outstanding customer service to the pen-making community. They are the creators of the innovative, patent-pending (now patented) DiamondCast® material—a premium urethane resin infused with real diamond dust for stunning sparkle and depth, combined with mica powders and dyes to produce unique, chameleon-like color shifts that turn smoothly without excessive tool wear. In addition to their signature DiamondCast® blanks (available in round, kitless, and custom formats), they offer a full line of high-quality, US-manufactured pen kits, including solid stainless steel options, along with accessories like SOS stabilizing resin—making them a go-to source for turners seeking reliable, American-made products with a focus on craftsmanship and performance.
Heritage WoodWorkz, owned and operated by Jon Andrews, is a trusted supplier of exotic and figured woods tailored for turners, woodworkers, and artisans. Based in Arcade, New York, the business specializes in sourcing high-quality figured slabs, lumber, and stabilized turning blanks and blocks, including rare materials like box elder burl, spalted maple, claro walnut, and hickory. These unique woods feature stunning grains, burls, and natural characteristics that add depth and story to every crafted piece, making them ideal for pens, calls, furniture accents, and custom projects.
Founded on Jon's passion for woodworking and his expertise in identifying exceptional materials, Heritage WoodWorkz has built a reputation through live burl wood auctions and direct sales on platforms like Facebook. What started as a focus on premium blanks has evolved into a go-to resource for the crafting community, emphasizing authenticity, variety, and affordability. Whether you're a seasoned turner or just starting out, Heritage WoodWorkz offers the inspiration and quality to elevate your work to heirloom status.
Thank you to all our incredible vendors!
See you at the Mid Atlantic Turners Expo 2026!