"Casing" Pen Contest Entry

[seamus7227]

:biggrin:This is my "Casing" Pen Contest Entry.
I was a little unsure of my submission pen for this year's contest for lack of new ideas until this one came to mind! This pen signifies a few things for me:

First, our Rifle shell pens always seem to cater to the men on here, so I thought it was time to offer up something to the ladies! Several things do that, starting with the upper barrel of the Princess pen kit and its sexy bling that it has to offer. However, I stretched this barrel a little longer to accommodate the flag and quarter design and to balance the pen better.
Second, I'm all about breast cancer awareness and thought the Pink Texas Flag could represent that along with the Swarovski crystals that adorne the centerband and clip. In my mind, I envision the 280 rifle shell representing strength and power and the flag/quarter to signify unity among all who have been directly affected by it.

I soldered the lower barrel of the Princess pen kit in to the rifle shell once drilling was complete. Pressed in the center coupler and made the necessary adjustments for the retraction of the ink refill.

I truly hope this can be an inspiration to all.

 

[BSea]

That is a very cool pen. I really like the theme. Plus, that's the 1st time I've seen the princess components look good. Normally, it's way too much bling for my taste, but I think it's perfect.

 

[MSGMP]

Very nice

 

[seamus7227]

thanks! I highly encourage everyone to enter into the contest, if nothing else, to get a shot at winning a $100 gift certificate to Craft Supplies!

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[seamus7227]

That is a very cool pen. I really like the theme. Plus, that's the 1st time I've seen the princess components look good. Normally, it's way too much bling for my taste, but I think it's perfect.

I think by stretching the upper barrel by a 1/2" really helped alot! But it also allowed more room for the quarter and flag design and pulled the clip away from the CB. Makes things more proportional.

 

[seamus7227]

Well, its getting down to the last several hours before the contest closes! Be sure to get your entries in before midnight tonight!

 

[seamus7227]

I hope all members will be sure and cast their votes in the casing contest thread, there were some great entrants! Here is the link below:

http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?p=1262082#post1262082

 

[workinforwood]

I really like it Seamus. The only negative is the selected photo is a little blurry. The clip and centerband is super sweet!

 

[seamus7227]

I really like it Seamus. The only negative is the selected photo is a little blurry. The clip and centerband is super sweet!

yeah i think that is from resizing it too small

 

[seamus7227]

I wonder how much interest there would be for me to write a tutorial on this conversion?

 

[EBorraga]

A tutorial would be interesting. I have never made that kit, but it does look fantastic on the nickel casing.

As for the blurriness, we had to blow it up a little to fit the page correctly.