garyjd
PlanetFigure Supporter
I thought this was a joke but it's serious. I guess you can make money at just about anything. ~Gary
http://www.artisanalpencilsharpening.com/
http://www.artisanalpencilsharpening.com/
For the artist who has everything...almost
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They will be having electric paint shakers next....... Oh, they all ready do them.
Carl.
Carl.
captnenglish
A Fixture
Only in America
No Matt, it's everywhere!
In the fantasy land of 'Hobby World' the more you spend on expensive brushes and materials makes you a better artist?????????.... right!
There are some things money can't buy......you'll find it here on PF!
Cheers,
Jon.
In the fantasy land of 'Hobby World' the more you spend on expensive brushes and materials makes you a better artist?????????.... right!
There are some things money can't buy......you'll find it here on PF!
Cheers,
Jon.
Ferris
A Fixture
I cannot escape the impression that this really is a joke or experiment of some social scientist or student guys, just to see who will send money and pencils. The section 'this is not a joke' just smells too much like camouflage to me. And the background pictures and all are just way to slick.
Only one way to find out: send in a pencil and an order. What's $12,50 to find out the truth!?
But rather not my $12,50 though...
Cheers,
Adrian
Only one way to find out: send in a pencil and an order. What's $12,50 to find out the truth!?
But rather not my $12,50 though...
Cheers,
Adrian
btavis
A Fixture
Of course it is a joke. Look at the picture of him sharpening a pencil wearing protective goggles and a face mask. You can buy an electric pencil sharpener for about $25 that makes a perfect point in seconds.
thegoodsgt
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Good grief! Soon there will be 1/35th scale eye decals!
Oh wait....
Oh wait....
gordy
A Fixture
I had to pause a moment before clicking the link looking at the words in the URL and wonder exactly how those pencils were sharpened.... 
Ferris
A Fixture
Ouch Gordy!
megroot
A Fixture
I thought for this money he can return the shavings from the pencil.
And he doing it: sending him in a plastic bag.
The only thing i think off: it's a joke.
Marc
And he doing it: sending him in a plastic bag.
The only thing i think off: it's a joke.
Marc
garyjd
PlanetFigure Supporter
I have yet to find anything showing this to be a joke. I even found a site where people are signing a petition to try and get him on the Letterman show. Maybe it is a joke but I'd be more than happy to shapen a pencil for someone for $12.50. It's funny just the same. ~Gary
captnenglish
A Fixture
Jon
I was talking about the fact that people will pay for this service, but rather that someone (an American, of which I am one) came up with what is turning out to be an ingeneus (SP?) idea.
btavis
A Fixture
You mean the face mask and goggles didn't tip you off?
I have sharpened a few pencils in my life and needless to say I must live on the edge not to have thought to wear proper protective gear when doing so. And $12 - 15 to sharpen a $.25 pencil? I wonder what he charges to squeeze paint out of a tube?
Ernest
A Fixture
I will try to earn my life cleaning brushes LOL XD
gordy
A Fixture
Additionally it viewed as a parody on how anal people take hobbies and over-science the mundane things
Wim Keller
Member
Huh! It seems common sense is not as common as it should be...
I mean, $20 for one bloody pencil? Ridiculous.
I mean, $20 for one bloody pencil? Ridiculous.
OSHA will be involved soon as the mask and face shield won't be enough. The sharpener will have to wear steel-toed work shoes in case the the pencil is dropped point down.
Bob, I believe Lockheed is developing an electric paint tube squeezer under government contract. There are, of course, civilian and military versions.
Bob, I believe Lockheed is developing an electric paint tube squeezer under government contract. There are, of course, civilian and military versions.
marius'mules
Well-Known Member
But this would be a good gag gift; for your rich brother, or uncle, or friend who already has everything.
Dear fellow planeteers,
In acknowledgement of your commitment to this site, I am pleased to offer you the following services at a discount (only for planeteers) :
1. paint stirring - US$7/bottle (after 30% off. I shall return you the paint stained toothpick)
2. brush cleaning (acrylic) - US$10 (after 25% off. I shall return you the waste water)
3. brush cleaning (oils) - US$12 (after 25% off. I shall return you the dirty turps)
4. X-Acto sharpening - US$6/blade (after 50% off. Guaranteed no blood stains)
5. Seam line removal - 54mm figure - US$20, 75mm figure - US$30, 90mm figure - US$40
Shipping excluded.
Nothing anal about the way we do it. Offer valid until end June. Don't miss this opportunity.
Your Fellow Planeteer
In acknowledgement of your commitment to this site, I am pleased to offer you the following services at a discount (only for planeteers) :
1. paint stirring - US$7/bottle (after 30% off. I shall return you the paint stained toothpick)
2. brush cleaning (acrylic) - US$10 (after 25% off. I shall return you the waste water)
3. brush cleaning (oils) - US$12 (after 25% off. I shall return you the dirty turps)
4. X-Acto sharpening - US$6/blade (after 50% off. Guaranteed no blood stains)
5. Seam line removal - 54mm figure - US$20, 75mm figure - US$30, 90mm figure - US$40
Shipping excluded.
Nothing anal about the way we do it. Offer valid until end June. Don't miss this opportunity.
Your Fellow Planeteer
