I had either missed or forgotten this tut.
Very good.
I am particularly impressed with how simple your technique is.
Nuttin' fancy but it works.
For about a year, I have been using a photo tent. These originally cost about $100.00, way more than they are worth. I bought mine at some, now forgotten where, clearance for $7.00.
The lights are next to wuthless but I still use them. The background cloth flips from grey to blue. A table top tripod is included and the whole deal closes up into a neat carrying case. I believe I would be willing to pay as much as $15.00 for the outfit, if I had to.
Forgive the clutter in the background of the pic. My so-called 'office' is in a basement room next to the furnace and water heater. I call it my "Raymond office" in honor of the TV show.
I leave the tent set-up on the top of a bookshelf.
I'll move the lights around to best eliminate shadow and reflection. Most of the time I'll take a couple shots. Some without flash and some with then pick the best. I usually PhotoShop minimally.
Sometimes I'll take the item to be photographed outside and lay on leaves or prop against a rock. Then I'll use my body to shade from harsh sun and eliminate strong shadows and reflections. Some purists on the penturning forums object to this kind of set-up claiming the rocks or leaves distract from the subject, that being the pen. To which, I respond with comments not permitted on FW.
Lotsa ways of doing it. Whatever works, works.