I tried my hand at making some pens. Some went well others well, things happen.
Ok that one didn't go so well.
I wanted to make some nice Christmas presents
for people because I just don't have the
funds at the moment.
I also thought it would give me something
do. May help me feel a little better.
Well as all good plans go,
behind schedule and
over budget.
The plan was to use cheap
pen parts. The more
I got into it, I started using
pen kits for wood turners.
I started out making these.
Top is a pen cost like 20 cents or less.
Bottom is a pencil I made
using 40/60 solder as the lead.
It is to never run out of
lead. It writes in metal.
However contains lead.
While I did plan to make a
few. I ran out of time
to get them finished
before Christmas.
I did make a few pens with purple ink for Christmas.
I then moved on to make these. Again most didn't get
done before Christmas but I did get a few done.
They use a pen kits for wood turners.
While aluminum is cheap
looks good and is light weight.
I think I will use brass for the
next few. Its easier to work with.
Looks great but adds a bit of weight.
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So cool! It's fun (& frustrating at times) to watch an idea take shape and progress. The project turned out really cool! I always hate the prototype stage cause it always involves the "what was I thinking" stage :p. But if you can push through that, it's so satisfing to end up with something unique. Personally where time is a commodity that you can't save or gain more of, a handmade gift is something to treasure. Gifts are always thoughtful because you are thinking of the person. Handmade makes it even more special because the giver truly took time out of their crazy life to give you something to brighten your day.
ReplyDeleteAlso, umm do handmade projects EVER come in on budget the first time you make them??
Budget what that? I have learned that budgets just don't seem to work at all. I just try to keep it as cheap as I can, learning how to do better in the future. At least I hope. So was hoping for under 50 cents a piece. Ended up around $2.50 cents each. If you don't count the tools I bought, or the tools I broke. If you count that lol lets not go there.
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