BradG
Member
So, have we had any major breakthroughs over the past year with regards to new processes & techniques?
I have a couple up my sleeve if I can pull it off. sounds good on paper anyway
It could just be me not reading through enough pages in the "show off your pens" category, but it seems there's been a drop in the amount of people giving kitless a go etc?
I had a look through Si90's take on Steampunk pens and they were great to see with all of the out of the box thinking in their design.
Im half touring with the idea of spending more time creating a base or display stand for the pens, along with maybe metal cases for them.
Anyone considered illuminating a translucent blank with an LED in the base with a coin battery? incorporate a tilt switch so it only illuminates when you pick the pen up.
Im also taken with the idea of a pen which packs a tool. even if it were just a tooth pick or tweezers which pulled out the end ... it may set a precedent for pen / multi tools going forward. For me personally id be trying to pack it with survival gear for a tactical pen... but that stuff just floats my boat
One time I rolled up an RFID circuit and slid it inside a pen body around the refill. This way when I waved it past a door entry system, the pen became a key. In reflection if I were to set about creating a pen for this purpose, I would have cut back on as much metal as possible from the design in order to keep the signal strength nice and strong.
Glass breaker tips on the back of the pen.. one of those things you hope you never need, but at least there's one in your pocket just incase.
Glow in the dark blanks. has anyone had a good go at making these? perhaps coupled with a filigree or masking they could create some very nice effects.
Ruler markings down the side of a pen. Sure, it's going to be a short ruler... but it's a ruler!
I guess my point is why stop at creating a pen. There are so many talented members on this forum, Id imagine with a little bit of idea sharing we could stir up some great new ideas
I have a couple up my sleeve if I can pull it off. sounds good on paper anyway
It could just be me not reading through enough pages in the "show off your pens" category, but it seems there's been a drop in the amount of people giving kitless a go etc?
I had a look through Si90's take on Steampunk pens and they were great to see with all of the out of the box thinking in their design.
Im half touring with the idea of spending more time creating a base or display stand for the pens, along with maybe metal cases for them.
Anyone considered illuminating a translucent blank with an LED in the base with a coin battery? incorporate a tilt switch so it only illuminates when you pick the pen up.
Im also taken with the idea of a pen which packs a tool. even if it were just a tooth pick or tweezers which pulled out the end ... it may set a precedent for pen / multi tools going forward. For me personally id be trying to pack it with survival gear for a tactical pen... but that stuff just floats my boat
One time I rolled up an RFID circuit and slid it inside a pen body around the refill. This way when I waved it past a door entry system, the pen became a key. In reflection if I were to set about creating a pen for this purpose, I would have cut back on as much metal as possible from the design in order to keep the signal strength nice and strong.
Glass breaker tips on the back of the pen.. one of those things you hope you never need, but at least there's one in your pocket just incase.
Glow in the dark blanks. has anyone had a good go at making these? perhaps coupled with a filigree or masking they could create some very nice effects.
Ruler markings down the side of a pen. Sure, it's going to be a short ruler... but it's a ruler!
I guess my point is why stop at creating a pen. There are so many talented members on this forum, Id imagine with a little bit of idea sharing we could stir up some great new ideas
