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Old 07-31-2005, 07:37 PM   #19
Allan Rahbek Allan Rahbek is offline
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Originally Posted by Ngaire Winwood
Are reed pens available generally or is it homemade?.
It is homemade. Reeds grow in marshy areas all over the world and certainly in Holland.

Use a sharp knife and point the reed like an old time feather pen. Remember to split it from the pointed end. The pointed end can be different sizes, like 1 - 3 mm wide.

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