Tape was harmed for this pen

[Rfturner]

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.

 

[shawnmhill]

That is crazy cool! Great imagination. Very nice.

 

[rjwolfe3]

That is sweet!

 

[nava1uni]

This is a very attractive pen. You have used imagination, as well as, craftsmanship in creating it.

 

[Jim15]

That's awesome work.

 

[Rfturner]

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.

 

[SDB777]

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!



Scott (have a hard time tying my shoe) B

 

[ToddMR]

That is a pretty slick looking pen. Great details and time but into that one.

 

[aggromere]

That looks really great. I'm always amazed at how creative people are.

 

[wood-of-1kind]

Very nice and "imaginative" result. I did similar but used a "woven" cord to achiese a similar look. Great stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[maxman400]

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

 

[penmaker1967]

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

 

[snyiper]

Looks almost like Gimp cast in clear...nice job

 

[Rfturner]

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.

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.