Crayon "pen" #2

[bgibb42]

Making these "component-less" (kitless) pens has been a lot of fun and a great teaching experience for me. Of course, I have yet to actually make a real pen, but I'm working my way there. This will be a gift for some friends of ours, who's son will be celebrating his second birthday this Saturday.

One side note. Based on the feedback I got about the cap being a possible choking hazard, which was great point that I neglected to think about, this cap is longer and wider than the last. Comments or criticisms, please!

 

[jaywood1207]

I really like those. Nice job.

 

[Jim15]

Looks great, nice work.

 

[bubbatww]

Very cool.

 

[glycerine]

nice.

 

[Mark]

Pretty neat idea...

Question, how do you get the crayon out once the child breaks it off?

 

[jimm1]

Is there a way the crayon can be pushed out as it wears down?
BTW: This is Great

 

[bgibb42]

Pretty neat idea...

Question, how do you get the crayon out once the child breaks it off?

Mark, the crayon is not held very tightly, so a couple of raps on the palm of your hand, and shake it couple of times, and the crayon is able to pulled out. Yes, I did try it. It's not easy enough for a child to do it, but an adult should be able to get it out with a little effort.

Is there a way the crayon can be pushed out as it wears down?
BTW: This is Great

Unfortunately, no. That is beyond my skill level right now.


Thanks, everybody for your replies so far.

 

[cnirenberg]

Brian,
Pretty cool idea and a terrific first step, now build it around something you use everyday. I did it with the G2 refill. Yes you come up against another threading (either from the nib or a blind cap), but it is usable. I'm not saying yours isn't, it does come in a variety of colored refills, but can/will you sign a check with it?

 

[micah1_8]

Is there a way the crayon can be pushed out as it wears down?
BTW: This is Great

I wondered this same thing.

Mark, the crayon is not held very tightly, so a couple of raps on the palm of your hand, and shake it couple of times, and the crayon is able to pulled out. Yes, I did try it. It's not easy enough for a child to do it, but an adult should be able to get it out with a little effort.



Unfortunately, no. That is beyond my skill level right now.


Thanks, everybody for your replies so far.

You could drill a small hole in the dead end of the "pen" and use a small pin or paper clip to push the crayon out.

 

[JohnU]

Is there a way the crayon can be pushed out as it wears down?
BTW: This is Great

I was thinking, this could be adapted to how a lipstick or chapstick works... with a twisting motion on a larger spaced threading so the crayon would keep coming up as needed with minimal twisting. just a thought....

 

[Mark]

Mark, the crayon is not held very tightly, so a couple of raps on the palm of your hand, and shake it couple of times, and the crayon is able to pulled out. Yes, I did try it. It's not easy enough for a child to do it, but an adult should be able to get it out with a little effort.

Neat. I like the idea. Maybe place the child's name & B-Day on the side. Then it becomes a keepsake.. Mo money..:biggrin:

 

[Glass Scratcher]

I was thinking, this could be adapted to how a lipstick or chapstick works... with a twisting motion on a larger spaced threading so the crayon would keep coming up as needed with minimal twisting. just a thought....

Brilliant!

 

[Glass Scratcher]

Making these "component-less" (kitless) pens has been a lot of fun and a great teaching experience for me. Of course, I have yet to actually make a real pen, but I'm working my way there. This will be a gift for some friends of ours, who's son will be celebrating his second birthday this Saturday.

One side note. Based on the feedback I got about the cap being a possible choking hazard, which was great point that I neglected to think about, this cap is longer and wider than the last. Comments or criticisms, please!

Fantastic Idea!

Now were did I leave my crayons... :wink: