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.