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This is a pen that I made from 1/32 in Black and white artist layout Tape. I wove the Checker pattern and did stripes on the top portion. It has been Cast in PR and I modified a Cigar kit by customizing a center Bushing from another kit. It has a very 3D look in person.
 

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It is one of the few Pens that I have a strong urge to keep for myself. I have made hundreds of pens and I have had only a few that I really wanted to keep. I know that I love to hold on to my pens but I also know that they aren't making money if they don't sell.:rolleyes:
 

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This design must have took you sometime to complete? You took tape and wove it!!! WOW!!!!! Then cast, then turned to a great finished product....amazed!



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very good looking pen ryan never thought of using tape before i want to try casting myself any info would be welcome on it
 

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Great Looking Pen, I really like the center band is it from a Jr. Gent.

It is not from the Jr. Gent, it is from the PSI Funline Designer kit that I robbed the center band from and had to drill, turn and press in a piece of scrap wood.

Penmaker1967 said:
very good looking pen ryan never thought of using tape before i want to try casting myself any info would be welcome on it

Todd here is how I made this pen.
1. found a small container that I used as a jig to hold the white tape down. I taped the strips of white along the edge the container evenly spacing them.
2. I wove the black tape through the strips of the white. I used some aluminum wire to lift every other row to slide the tape in easier. This step is repeated till finished. This is easier said than done. I also continually slid the Black tape down to maintain the tight weave.
3. I coated the tape in Clear Packing tape but you can also use Mod Podge (use Sparingly or it will discolor the Black into a slight Bluish hue). trust me on this one.
4. cast in PR
5. turn down
6. Press in parts/make unique custom center band

The tape will most likely melt in Alumlite and other casting materials that get really hot.
 
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