Show Notes
In this episode, Lisa Marie of Pourly Controlled shares her journey from a stationery enthusiast to a blank maker. She discusses her love for pens, inks, and the creative process behind her unique blanks. Lisa reflects on the supportive community within the stationery world and her aspirations for the future, including attending pen shows and possibly creating her own pens.
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Takeaways
Lisa Marie's passion for stationery began in childhood. She transitioned from using pens to creating her own blanks. The name 'Pourly Controlled' was a playful creation with her husband. Lisa emphasizes the importance of community in the stationery world. She draws inspiration from childhood memories and nature for her blanks. Lisa's perfectionism sometimes leads to discarding her own work. She aims to create unique and innovative pen blanks. The emotional connection to her creations is significant for Lisa. Lisa plans to attend more pen shows to connect with the community. She aspires to eventually create her own pens from her blanks.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Poorly Controlled 07:00 The Journey into Stationery and Pen Making 13:34 The Name Behind Poorly Controlled 17:19 Future Aspirations in Pen Making 21:50 Creative Inspirations and Naming Blanks 24:05 The Journey of Finding the Right Pen 27:35 Signature Style in Resin Blanks 30:40 The Emotional Connection to Blanks 34:49 The Art of Experimentation and Happy Accidents 38:00 Future Aspirations for Poorly Controlled
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