Vinyl Wrapped Pens

[mwhatch]

Since I started making pens I have always wondered if anyone uses a craft vinyl cutter to personalize or embellish their pens. So I decided to give it a try. I have tried casting a tube with a vinyl appliqué with limited success. On these pens, I have wrapped the tube with one color to build it up, then apply the cut pattern and finish with CA. The first picture is a Gatsby wrapped in gold with a black pattern wrap. The next one is an Apprentice Classica wrapped in gold with a merlot(wine) pattern wrap. Then a Sierra wrapped in silver with a red pattern wrap. The last picture is a sample of some cut patterns ready to apply.

The vinyl can also be used on a standard turned pen for a name or logo or whatever. Just apply over the turned blank before CA finish.


What do you think, should I persue this, or are they to common looking.



Thanks for looking.

 

[OLDMAN5050]

They look good

 

[pensbydesign]

looks good in the picture i think your on something how does the seam look dose it show

 

[mwhatch]

I put the clip over the seams. I also cut a scalloped edge as shown in the original post pictures, to add to the design if seen. Usually the seam is barely visible if at all except I cut a couple of my pattern wraps to short so you can see a tiny spot between the scallops. Here is a picture of the seam areas. Ignore the reflections and dust spots.

Thanks

Morton

 

[Neededwill]

Looks great

 

[asyler]

very creative, good looking pens

 

[Bobostro61]

Very interesting and a great idea.

 

[Russknan]

What seams? I can't see them! Russ

 

[Rodnall]

How thick is the vinyl?

 

[Jjartwood]

Nice Job I'm impressed that you didn't give up on the idea it really paid off

 

[mwhatch]

Thanks for the feedback. The vinyl is 2.5 or 3 mil (0.0025" or 0.003"). I l ike to make 1 straight roll to build up the blank then on layer for the pattern. I have enjoyed working with this and have a lot of ideas I hope to try.

Thanks
Morton

 

[pensbydesign]

can't see any seams thats great

 

[mikespenturningz]

Very nice idea. Those pens look great.

 

[OOPS]

The best way to determine if its worth your while to continue experimentation in this way is to show the pens to friends of yours. See how they react. If people offer to purchase them, you know you're on to something. I like the looks of them, personally.

 

[vanngo5d]

Those look really good. How would it look if you put a solid color on the tube first then the pattern on top.
Question when you tried casting did you do after a couple of coats of ca. That should protect it from the ca reaction.

Don Vann

 

[vanngo5d]

I like to make 1 straight roll to build up the blank then on layer for the pattern.

I just saw your other post on 1 straight roll 1st which answered my question about putting a different coat on first.

Don Vann

 

[Mordi]

Morton,

Those look great :wink:

Is there a tutorial in the works ? :bananen_smilies035:

Mordi

 

[Fishinbo]

They're beautiful and interesting with the wonderful patterns. Well done!

 

[kruzzer]

they look great to me..

 

[Dalepenkala]

Great idea!
Good job!